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What days do Hindus normally fast? I have heard that Mondays are for Shiva and Wednesdays for Ganesha when fasting. Is this true? Also, what should I fast from?
Thanks!
@JustGeorge makes a good point. If you are fasting, understand the purpose. Don't just fast because that's what other Hindus do.
An interesting side-note. Ramakrisha had an obsession with food. But it wasn't cause by gluttony. It's what kept him tethered to vyavaharika. A new Sadhguru video uploaded yesterday explains this...
Sounds like I need to check it out! I love reading, and I am always learning more (the more I learn about Sanatana Dharma, the less I seem to know!)
For those here who suggested there be a purpose for fasting, just what is that purpose, according to you? Perhaps there is more than one purpose?
I think when I started, it was, "I should do this because this is expected" moreso than anything. But, maybe fasting's purpose could rise from Bhakti? Trying to connect with God and teach yourself patience and self-control, perhaps.
For those here who suggested there be a purpose for fasting, just what is that purpose, according to you? Perhaps there is more than one purpose?
For those here who suggested there be a purpose for fasting, just what is that purpose, according to you? Perhaps there is more than one purpose?
I don't personally have a purpose for fasting, so I don't do it, but for those who practice bhakti yoga, it can be done out of devotion or worship, or in raja yoga to bring to mystical experience.
I just think there should be a personal reason other than monkey see...monkey do.
But that brings up an interesting question for people of all faiths. Are you monkey see, monkey do, or are you only in it for personal experience.
Or ... perhaps more practically, (and easier to observe) do you need people around to see you doing religious practice, or can you do it alone?
I did it.I had the same exact thought when I typed this. That's a great idea for a thread in the main forum. Would you like to do the honors, or would you like me to?
I did it.
I always think your wording is excellent.Awesome!! You probably worded it better than I could have.