Guest guest Posted December 1, 1998 Report Share Posted December 1, 1998 Dear Prapatti Group Members: Shri Govindarajan wrote: I went to Gaya to perform Thiruvidyanam (Sradhham). The ritual started at about 8 A.M. (and would go up to 3 p.m.) The brahaspati asked us to drink coffee (served). (I did not drink the coffee.) I asked him that there should be nothing in the stomache. He told us that it is important to concentrate on rituals instead of feeling hungry. In Srirangam, Samopakarmam would start around 8 A.M. in the Thirumanjana Kaveri and would go up to 2 p.m. The vAdyar would recommend us to have iddli and coffee (at home) before the start. I wrote all these in terms of practicality. It is up to the individual. Is there anyone who can explain the "Ahara Niyamam" by Sri. Vedantha Desikan as applicable to modern days? Vachaka Doshah Kshandavyah dAsan. Govindarajan Adiyen thinks that many people do not appreciate the efficacy of fasting during religious observances and on one pretext or the other they like to find a way around it. This goes along with our general tendency to find a easy way out in our undertakings. I think the trouble with admitting leniency is where do we draw the line. As far as our poorvAcharyas were concerned they were very strict unless dictated by medical reasons. I have personally experienced better concentration and proper pronunciation of mantras during fasting. Apart from its spiritual benefit, fasting in my opinion is like having a sound sleep. A rest to the digestive system. It is refreshing and it also rejuvenates the taste-buds. Vijayaraghavan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 1998 Report Share Posted December 1, 1998 Vijay Srinivasan wrote: > Apart > from its spiritual benefit, fasting in my opinion is like having a sound > sleep. A rest to the digestive system. It is refreshing and it also > rejuvenates the taste-buds. This last sentence I can certainly attest to. Nothing tastes as good as that first bit of food on dvAdaSI morning -- and the funny thing is that it doesn't even matter what food it is! Mani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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