Guest guest Posted November 7, 2001 Report Share Posted November 7, 2001 Jaya Guru Datta, Here is today's saying: “Upavasa does not mean merely fasting. In fact, literally, it means staying near. Near whom? Near God. It means to feel the presence of God, not merely sitting near the idol of God. Fasting is complimentary to keeping awake. Keeping awake provides you with an opportunity to consciously think of God. These also have purifying properties. We all know the benfits of fasting. It is essential physically, because it purifies the system and enhances gastric fire. It is a good mental exercise as well, by practicing, one can slowly get rid of the grip of the sense organs." Sri Swamiji Speech at Hindu Temple, Augusta, Georgia, USA April 8, 1990 reprinted in Bhakti Mala, May 1995, p.15 Sri Guru Datta, Swamiji Says Suggest a quote for this week's Swamiji Says! Send a quote to: swamiji-says _____ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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