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**The Accumulation of Fourfold Vision**
The measure increases. As the soul, freed from the objects of the five senses, becomes satiated with attachment, it continues to detach itself from attachment, and thus experiences the peace of self-satisfaction. Therefore, the seeker of liberation, the yogi, who possesses this vision, desires to attain this satisfaction-bliss, which is independent of the soul.
**3. Austerity**
Austerity is that which is practiced for the destruction of karma or for the purpose of purification. Or, that austerity which makes the soul shine in its own form, which makes it extremely radiant, which makes it shine with its own inherent brilliance, is called 'austerity'. Just as fruits like mangoes ripen quickly due to heat, so too karma ripens quickly and is destroyed by the heat of the fire of austerity. There are many types of austerity, but the main division is this: there are six external austerities, such as fasting, and six internal austerities, such as atonement and self-study. External austerity is beneficial to internal austerity, it makes it conducive, it is a helpful cause. Because when there is fasting, etc., many external distractions are eliminated, the mind remains pure, it does not become distracted, and there is an opportunity to engage in self-study, devotion, etc. Even in fasting, etc., one should renounce the objects of attachment, one should not indulge in sleep, eating, playing, etc., one should constantly focus on the growth of internal austerity, and one should strive to dwell in the self as much as possible. Only then can it truly be called 'fasting'. Otherwise, it is merely a formality!
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**D**
"My knowledge is like a red-hot iron, burning with attachment;
He who experiences that equanimity, that taste, is filled with wisdom." - Shri Devchandraji
**D**
"Where the renunciation of the objects of attachment is prescribed,
That is fasting, say the wise." - Shri Mokshamarg Prakash
**K**
"Where there is renunciation of the passions, meditation on Brahman, and on the Jina,
That is pure knowledge, that is the best." - Shri Adhyatmasar
Thus, external austerity strengthens internal austerity, it removes the obstacles to its practice, therefore it is essential, but not in a mechanical way; rather, it should be done with understanding, with knowledge.
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"The wise man, having controlled his senses, remains steadfast in his knowledge.
His knowledge is established in the objects of the senses." - Shri Gita
**"C**
"That which is practiced for the destruction of karma is called austerity."
"Austerity is born from the self." - Shri Amritchandracharya
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