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On the philosophy of fasting..

Fasting properly done , is said to be an aid to spiritual development and also better physical health.

Here is an informative and detailed article on the philosophy of fasting, which may enable us to better comprehend the 'do's and 'donts' of fasting both in letter and spirit.

https://pranami.org/articles/114-fas...ng-its-purpose

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During a fast we should also try to quiet our mind as much as possible. So much of our energy is drained each day in our ceaseless, incessant thought process.

Therefore, as we give our bodies a rest from digesting food in our stomachs, as we give our ears a rest from digesting impure thoughts, and as we give our eyes a rest from digesting over-stimulating or sensual sights, let us also give our minds a rest from having to digest our thousands upon thousands of thoughts each day.

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Originally Posted by ajay00

Fasting properly done , is said to be an aid to spiritual development and also better physical health.

Said to be?
Oh, I can assure everyone it is on both counts...
especially if you start with that intention (the spiritual)...and maintain that intention throughout. :wink:

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Originally Posted by Miss Hepburn

Oh, I can assure everyone it is on both counts...
especially if you start with that intention (the spiritual)...and maintain that intention throughout. :wink:

Yes, I think the intention is important as well. :smile: