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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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When even one virtue becomes our nature, the mind becomes clean and tranquil. Then there is no need to practice meditation; we will automatically be meditating always. ~ Swami Satchidananda
Wholesome virtuous behavior progressively leads to the foremost.~ Buddha AN 10.1
If you do right, irrespective of what the other does, it will slow down the (turbulent) mind. ~ Rajini Menon
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