A fasting person is in a state of worship even if asleep in bed. Every breath he takes while asleep is ‘tasbih’, and his sleep itself is worship.
Quotations
A Spiritual Leader
Fasting in the monastic community is considered an ascetic practice, a “dhutanga” practice. Dhutanga means “to shake up” or “invigoration”. The Buddha, as is well known, emphasized moderation, the Middle Way that avoids extremes, in all things. Fasting is an additional method that one can take up, with supervision, for a time.
Good is that which elevates the mind and evil is that which degrades the mind. Social virtue and vice are temporal entities; they have nothing to do with your relationship with the Supreme.
Character is formed from the repeated choice of thoughts and action. Make the right choice-you shall have a firm and noble character.
Begin with yourself. There is no time to waste. It is your duty to do your part to bring God’s kingdom on earth.
Contemplating upon divine qualities, performing good deeds and chanting are all ways of destroying delusion through satsang.
The present moment is indeed a ‘present’ from the Divine… Life as it is happening now, learn to appreciate it, rejoice in it.
The greatest comforts and lasting peace are obtained, when one eradicates selfishness from within.
