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58. Dharma refers to one's worldly and spiritual duties and
responsibilities and these are prescribed by both the scriptures and existing traditions. Also see: Chapter 2,
footnote 62. 59. See: Chapter 2, footnote 45; Preface, footnote 4. 60. See: Chapter 2 - The Life of Rajchandra. 61. Government of India, The Collected Works... Vol. 32... op.
cit., 1958-84, p. 8. 62. Ibid. 63. Ibid, pp. 11-13. 64. Gandhi, An Autobiography... op. cit., 1927, pp. 5-6. 65. Shravana Pitribhakda Nataka tells the story of a son, who
got killed while serving his blind parents. The book left deep impression on Gandhi on the subject of service to parents and he decided to emulate Shravan in his own life.
See: Ibid, pp. 5-6. 66. Harishchandra is a play about an emperor, who lost his
kingdom, wealth, wife, and child while trying to follow the path of truth and Gandhi decided to follow this
illustrious example in his own life. See: Ibid, pp. 5-6. 67. Gandhi, An Autobiography... op. cit., 1927, p. 4. 68. Chaturmas is a prescribed period of fasting during four
months of the rainy season in India. 69. Chandrayana is a fast in which daily food-intake
increases or decreases according to the waxes and wanes
of the moon. 70. Raminama contains devotional renderings in verse form to
the deity Rama, which are repeatedly recited for self
purification and protection from evil forces. 71. Gandhi, An Autobiography... op. cit., 1927, p. 27. 72. Ruma Raksha also contains devotional renderings to the
deity Rama in verse form, which are repeatedly recited for
self-purification and protection from evil forces. 73. Ramayana is popular Hindu epic dealing with the life and
achievements of the deity Rama, an incarnation of God who destroyed the demons and established peace and justice on this earth. Ramayana is also about the eternal
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