In English
For meditation, lays down two important injunctions; a moderate diet and a regulated conduct of life. “”, said . Here, does not denote complete abstinence from food, as this would lead to physical emaciation and mental fatigue. The ’s experience illustrates this very well. While doing penance, the had, in the beginning, given up food for several days. This resulted in a dissipation of his physical and mental energies. Realising that a healthy body and a sound mind are necessary prerequisites for effective penance, he went to a nearby village and partook of curds and appeased his hunger. From that day, he continued taking food in small quantities every day. He was thereby able to meditate with great ease and realise the Truth.