Guest guest Posted June 19, 2001 Report Share Posted June 19, 2001 namaste, Tapas (penance ) is said to be of three types. sAtvika,rAjasa & tAmasa sAtvika is said to be followed by Gods & Ascetics tAmasa tapas is that which has a passionate end in view. rAjasa by danavas(demons) & humans rAjasa tapas consists of subjecting the body to torture and it has a specific desire in end. sAtvika is said to be the best of all. sAtvika tapas includes japa,meditation, worship of iShTa devatas,control of senses,purity of body & mind charity,ahimsa,truthfulness going on pilgrimages etc. also observance of fasts like- kR^cChra,cAndrAyana etc. Shiva Purana -umA Sa.nhita- Chapter 20. however people initiated into Srividya are not allowed to observe such fasts cAndrAyana etc. regards Get 250 color business cards for FREE! http://businesscards.lycos.com/vp/fastpath/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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