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## Ratnakaranḍaka Śrāvakācāra:
**Verse 19:**
The one who observes the fast of **proṣadhana** (a Jain fast) with the rules of **proṣadhana** is called a **proṣadhanaśana**.
**Explanation:**
The **proṣadhanaśana** is one who observes the fast of **proṣadhana**. The rules of **proṣadhana** are essential, and one who follows them is called a **proṣadhanaśana**. These rules include observing the fast on the four days of the **parva** (festival) and on the fourteenth and eighth days of the two fortnights. This is done every month, without hiding one's own strength. The **proṣadhanaśana** is also characterized by being focused on the **pranadhipati** (the object of devotion) and engaged in auspicious meditation.
**Verse 20:**
The one who does not eat roots, fruits, vegetables, branches, sprouts, stalks, tubers, flowers, or seeds is called a **saccittavirata** (one who has restrained the mind) and is an embodiment of compassion.
**Explanation:**
The **śrāvaka** (Jain lay follower) who is a **saccittavirata** does not eat these things. These are all uncooked foods. The **saccittavirata** is characterized by being an embodiment of compassion, having a compassionate heart.
**Verse 21:**
The one who does not eat food, drink, eatables, or lickables at night is called a **rātribhuctivirata** (one who has restrained from eating at night) and has a compassionate heart for all beings.
**Explanation:**
The **śrāvaka** who is a **rātribhuctivirata** does not eat at night. This includes food like rice, drinks like grape juice, eatables like sweets, and lickables like candy. The **rātribhuctivirata** is characterized by having a compassionate heart for all beings.