Question about sattvic habits

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Dear members and devotees,

 

 

I understand that Sri Ramana put enphasis in having a sattvic eating

habit, for it helps develop a sattvic mind, and that in turn help the practice

of self-enquiry. However, there are many more habits that help to develop a

sattvic mind. For instance: going to sleep and waking up early; practicing

meditation early in the morning; moderation or even abstinence in sex; leading a

well regulated life; refraning from engagig in unnecessary worldly activities;

having cold showers; keeping a vow of silence, etc. Is there any reason why

Bhagavan did not enjoin this things also?

Sometimes I feel like doing a vow of silence, put Sri Ramana

expressely discouraged such a thing. Also I`ve taken a vow of brahmacharya

because I felt ready for it and it was quite natural, altough Sri Raman never

advised that. My question is: am I going "agains" Bhagavan`s teachings when

doing this? Or can I trust that anything that helps me develop a sattiv mind is

in accordance with His teachings and would be approved by Him? Of course, my

goal is also to make easier to practice self-enquiry, and to be able to stay

more in the Self once I reach it through a set meditation.

Forgive my poor english and my begginer`s questions.

 

Yours in Bhagavan,

Giovanni