Guest guest Posted May 25, 2000 Report Share Posted May 25, 2000 Home Base: Sri Mayapur Candrodaya Mandir, Navadwip Dham, Nadia, WB, INDIA Dear Bh Bryan, Please accept my best wishes. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! I have read you letter carefully and noted the contents. My comments are given below. > PAMHO/AGTSP > > Dear Maharaja, > I am reposting as I can't see the question that I couple days ago. > > -What Is the significance of Caturmasya? It is an annual austerity that is prescribed to be performed by all human beings in the vedas. It corresponds with the time when Lord Visnu takes rest for four months. > > -If it is not mandatory we follow Caturmasya then is it wrong if we > choose to in an effort to help get more focused on Krishna? It is mandatory to follow at least the basic four practices. > > -What is the correct way to observe Caturmasya? First month no spinach. Second month no yoghurt. Third month no milk. Fourth month is no urid dal (no non-veg for non-veggies). If one wants to perform additional austerities there are a more then a dozen options of additional austerities like no milk, no salt, just taking unsalted unspiced kitcherie called havasanna, etc. > -Why does one not shave the beard? If one does the full fasting then one of the austerities possible is also to not cut the hair or beard for 2 months at a time. > > These are my questions I humbly ask. > > Your insignificant servant, > Bhakta Bryan I have given a short explanation. I hope it is useful for you. I hope that this finds you in good health. Your well wisher, Jayapataka Swami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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