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Hello,   what is the importance of fast in bramcharya?? It is necessary for bramchari to take fast once a week ??{with only pure water}

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People who indulge in Brahmacharya through regular Yogic practice should not fast. They should take 'Mitaahara' (balanced, moderate, timely food). Fasting on water alone, for a short time is carried out when suffering from an illness related to the stomach/digestion. This helps vacate the toxin from the body.

Unnecessary fasting weakens the body and produces ill-health.

See: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Celibacy-Abstinence-3564/2011/12/eat-breakfast-early-


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I can answer to the extent of my knowledge, questions concerning the practice of 'Brahmacharya', the results that follow and the means required.

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I am into the practice of 'Brahmacharya' along with the study and practice of a life of 'Yoga' aimed at self-realization. My aim at volunteering here is to share with fellow readers, matters concerning self-realization/Brahmacharya to the extent of my knowledge. The term 'Yoga' is a derivative of the Samskruth verb 'Yuj' which means 'to join'. 'Yoga', also called 'Brahma vidyâ' thus signifies a mode of life that leads to the apparent union of the individual Jivâtma (embodied soul) with the Lord of the Universe - Brahman/The Almighty. Mere indulgence in 'Âsana' or physical postures is not Yoga. Âsana is only one limb or 'Anga' of Yoga. True Yoga consists of a lifestyle governed by the eight limbs viz. Yama, Niyama, Âsana, Prânâyâma, Pratyâhâra, Dhârana, Dhyâna and Samâdhi. Brahmacharya or spiritually based continence is one of the important components of 'Yama'. 'Brahmacharya':-"Brahmani charyathey ithi" - "One who has completely surrendered to Brahman, overcome the ego, and has realized himself to be a tool of the Almighty." Perfection in these eight limbs leads to establishment in 'Brahma Vidyâ' (knowledge of the Brahman) followed by merger with the Almighty.

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