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(4) Rasa parityâga-to give up one or more of the six kinds of rasas e.g., ghee, curd, milk, sugar, salt and oil, for the control of senses and for easy engagement in reading and meditation.
(5) Vivikta sayya sana-to sleep and to sit in a lonely place for the observance of chastity and for the attainment of deep meditation and deep knowledge.
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(6) Kayaklesa-Mortification of the body so long as the mind is not disturbed. To practise austerities in forest, on mountains and on the shore of a sea or the bank of a river etc. for advancing in self-concentration and spiritual bliss. Others may know that the monks are suffering hardships, but they may not feel any kind of These six external austerities ars practised by a monk according to his own might, so that he may not feel any pain but feel internal happiness and love. It is said in " Tattvartha sutra Saktitastapah 24/6. Aniguhita viryasya margavirodhi kaya klesa stapahi.e., this kayaklesa tapa should be followed according to one's own power which may not be inconsistent with the real path of liberation.
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The six internal austerities are :-- (1) Prayaschitta-Expiation-to remove one's transgressions in vows on adopting punishment through the teacher.
(2) Vinaya-Reverence for the right belief, right knowledge and right conduct and for the worthy followers.
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