Guest guest Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 in their interaction with the outside world. They seek this forgiveness not only from fellow humans but also from all living beings. The festival is an opportunity to cleanse oneself. Just as a bath cleanses the body, and makes one feel lighter, this festival is meant to cleanse the soul, to make it lighter. FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US">One can relieve oneself of all tensions. When we eat or drink we are quenching our hunger and thirst. We are satisfying one kind of need. Similarly, to seek forgiveness is the need of the spirit. It brings nutrition to the spirit and rejuvenates. mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US">Fasting is an important component, it is a symbol of restraint. We must develop a sense of ONENESS and NON-ATTACHMENT thru this festival opportunity ! Cheers! Ram RAM RAM Thank you & God bless. Om Sri Sai Ram Sarvathah paanipaadam Tat sarvatokshi siromukham Sarvathah sruthimalloke Sarvamavritya thishthathi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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