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By Subhamoy Das, About.com Guide to Hinduism since 1999

Philosophy of Fasting

Wednesday March 24, 2004
Fasting helps create an attunement with the Absolute by establishing a harmonious relationship between the body and the soul. According to Hindu philosophy, food means gratification of the senses and to starve the senses is to elevate them to contemplation...more
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