Arya Samaj

Ayush · Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 2:51 pm Post subject: Not fasting is a sin against God?

This is a claim made by many Hindus. Mostly people who believe in the Puranas.

Anyways, what do the Vedas say about fasting?
What is the purpose of fasting?
Is it compulsory?
Is it a sin against God if you don't fast?

I hope I'm not irritating people since I'm creating a new thread almost every day .

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Shyena · Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 4:07 pm Post subject:

What swami dayananda said, I found it humourous - that we should fast only when we have indigestion Very Happy

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Shishya · Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 9:55 pm Post subject:

Or when we are ill. Wink

Prabhat · Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 8:04 pm Post subject:

Shishya · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 4:16 pm Post subject:

Namaste Prabhat,

Well, I guess it depends upon how you want to use the term 'diet'. Ayurveda prescribes a process of 'fasting' with the intent of 'resetting agni' or the 'digestive fire' in times of illness. It's kind of like pushing the 'reset' button on your digestive system. Wink

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Prabhat · Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:03 am Post subject:

Namaste Shis,

as far as i know fasting like in the islam is not eating before the sun gows down.

and a diet is changing the way of eating. not to much fat or less sugar, that kind of things.

But ofcourse if you need a diet that can help you for you healt. he i am for it Wink

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pappukishore · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:25 pm Post subject: General

Namaste,

Every thing should not be compared with vedas it is not that easy to understand what vedas are and for what they are meant for. It is not a ? of diet control but when you perform some rituals there are certain procedures or rules to be followed if you are performing some rituals which lasts for 15 days then having a stomach full of dishes will make you fell troublesome for some metabolic activity like farting etc so depending on the kind of ritual you practice you should plan for your diet moreover if you start worshiping you will never fell hunger unless u r done with the rities or your rituals.

Shyena · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:34 pm Post subject:

BTW; kishore please use more euphemistic words like 'flatus' for 'fart'. Smile

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pappukishore · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:38 pm Post subject: General

Namaste,

I apoloise for my mistake but lack of proper words made me write so..

Shyena · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:41 pm Post subject:

Very few people know the substitute for fart, I myself had trouble and said 'gas' but that is a prob'matic word. Its not much of a deal, we all make mistakes ^^
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