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f. Limiting use of items of clothing (Vastra-maryādā), g. Limiting use of fragrant items (Sugandha-maryādā), h. Limiting use of vehicles (Vāhana-maryādā), i. Limiting use of beds (Śayana-maryādā),
j. Limiting use of body applications and deodorants (Vilepana-maryādā),
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k. Limiting sexual activities (Brahmacarya–maryādā), 1. Limiting movements in all directions (Diśāmaryādā),
m. Limiting number of baths and washes (Snänamaryādā),
n. Limiting the number of times to eat or drink (Bhaktamaryādā),
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Five excesses of this vow are as follows:
a. Anayan Prayoga - To fetch something from outside the limited area,
b. Presya Prayoga-To send something outside the limited
area,
c. Śabdānupāt - To call someone from outside the limited area by non-verbal vocal calls,
d. Rūpānupāt - To subvert the vow by attracting somebody's attention by bodily gestures, and
e. Bahirpudgal-praksepa - To subvert the vow by attracting somebody's attention by throwing something at him.
Fasting And Psychic Purity Vow (Pausadhopavāsa Vrat) This is the third educational vow of the householder also known as Pratipūrṇa Pauṣadh. In this vow he is expected to spend a day and night in spiritual pursuits only. This special observance, of fasting while observing periods of equanimity, is of much spiritual benefit. However, in practice it is observed at one of the following four levels: -
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