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: 25 Religious fast, which is very useful to soul and body, elevates life by dispelling physical and mental impurities.
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According to the wise the word Upavāsa (fası) means dwelling near the pure Soul. It [Upavāsa ), in reality, cannot be accomplished without the removal of passions and worldly pleasures. .
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* Eating is not the real nature of soul. It is due to its contact with the body. Therefore it is proper to practise austerities according to one's capacity, in order to attain that high state where the need of food etc. vanishes.
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These austerities should be wisely performed, so that evil thoughts do not distract the mind and the resulting powers (of body, mind and speech) and senses are not impaired.
