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## Mulachar
This avoidance of indulgence helps in the practice of the Muladi Yogas and in self-study, etc. It prevents the senses from becoming uncontrolled. 351 Further, the nature of the Tapas of Rasa-Parityaag is described as follows:
"The abandonment of milk, curd, ghee, oil, jaggery, and salt (non-veg), or the acceptance of bitter, pungent, astringent, sour, and sweet tastes." 352
**Meaning:** The abandonment of these six tastes (milk, curd, ghee, oil, jaggery, and salt) or the acceptance of these five tastes (bitter, pungent, astringent, sour, and sweet) is the Tapas of Rasa-Parityaag. 352
Further, the four Maha-Vikritis are described as follows:
"The four Maha-Vikritis are: butter, alcohol, meat, and honey. They are the causes of desire, attachment, pride, and restraint." 353
**Meaning:** Butter, alcohol, meat, and honey are the four Maha-Vikritis. They cause lust, intoxication (pride and intoxication), and violence. 353
"Those who are obedient to the commands of the omniscient, who are afraid of sins, and who are dedicated to Tapas, should avoid these four Maha-Vikritis throughout their lives, as well as in the past." 354
**Meaning:** Those who are obedient to the commands of the omniscient, who are afraid of sins, and who are dedicated to Tapas, should avoid these four Maha-Vikritis throughout their lives, as well as in the past. 354