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## First Study: The Gathapati Ananda
**[75] The image accepts and regularly performs Samayika three times a day. In this image, they observe Samayika and Desavakashika vows in their proper form, but they are unable to properly perform the Poshadhopavasa on special days like Ashtami, Chaturdashi, Amavasya, and Purnima.**
**The intention of this image is to worship the Samayika vow with mindfulness and awareness. The duration of its worship is three months.**
**4. Poshadapratima: Moving forward from the first, second, and third images, the devotee accepts the Poshadapratima and fully observes the Poshadavrata on festival days like Ashtami and Chaturdashi. The duration of worship for this image is four months.**
**5. Kayotsargapratima: Kayotsarga means the renunciation of the body. The body remains with us throughout life, so the renunciation refers to letting go of attachment or fondness for it. In the Kayotsargapratima, the devotee detaches themselves from thoughts about the body, clothes, etc., and focuses on self-reflection. They perform Kayotsarga or meditation throughout the night on Ashtami and Chaturdashi. The duration of this image is one, two, or three days, up to a maximum of five months. It involves the renunciation of nighttime meals. During the day, they observe the Brahmacharya vow. At night, they engage in Abrahmacharya.**
**6. Brahmacharyapratima: In this image, Brahmacharya is fully observed. Unnecessary interaction with women, conversations, observing their adorned gestures, etc., are prohibited. The devotee also avoids adorned attire and actions. In this image, the devotee does not renounce conscious food. They consume conscious food if necessary. The duration of worship for this image is a minimum of one, two, or three days, and a maximum of six months.**
**[There is also a provision for accepting lifelong Brahmacharya in this image.]**
**7. Sachitaaharvarjanapratima: While following the aforementioned rules and observing complete Brahmacharya, the devotee in this image completely renounces conscious food, but they are unable to renounce the initial act of taking food. The ideal duration of worship for this image is seven months.**
**8. Swayam-Aarambh-Varjan-Pratima: While following all the aforementioned rules, the devotee in this image does not initiate or cause any harm. The only exception is that they do not renounce the act of initiating others for livelihood or sustenance.**
**The duration of worship for this image is a minimum of one, two, or three days, and a maximum of eight months.**