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Weekly when you go for FASTING ? Why ?
Asked by BeHappy,
29 Jun '10 05:23 pm
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In English "fasting" means to abstain from food or from certain kinds of food voluntarily, as an observance of a holy day or as a token of grief, sorrow, or repentance. This practice can be found in most of the major religions of the world. For example, in Hinduism, fasting in Sanskrit is called upavaasa. Devout Hindus observe fasting on special occasions as a mark of respect to their personal gods or as a part of their penance. Most devout Indians fast regularly or on special occasions like festivals. On such days they do not eat at all, eat once or make do with fruits or a special diet of simple food. For Jews, the day Yom Kippur ("Day of Atonement") is the last of the Ten Days of Repentance observed on the 10th of Tishri. It is forbidden on that day to eat, drink, wash, wear leather, or have sexual relations. In addition, prohibitions on labor similar to those on the Sabbath are in force. It should also be noted that Moses (peace be upon him) is recorded in the Torah to have
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Answered by iqbal ahmed, 29 Jun '10 07:15 pm
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To give rest to the organs of the body ! To rejuvenate mysef !
Answered by Venkataramana Shetty, 29 Jun '10 05:37 pm
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Monday-tuesday,friday and saturday -one astrologist suggested
Answered by Pardeep kapoor, 29 Jun '10 05:27 pm
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No additional fasting..i skip either breakfast,lunch or dinner 3-4 times in a week :)
Answered by magi, 16 Jul '10 08:11 pm
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