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58 / MANAV DHARMA available due to some reason. At that time he will not be mentally perturbed like other people. Thirdly refraining from all homely affairs on that day of fasting will provide better chance and time to an observer for meditation, contemplation and spiritual upliftment. In comparison to other vows, this vow of Prosodhopavasa has some more importance and specialities, hence with all mental cheerfulness, this should be
erved in better way, so that the following faults may not occur:
गृहण-विसर्गास्तर-णान्यदृष्ट मृष्टान्य नादरा स्मरणे ।
यत्प्रोषधोपवास-व्यति लङ्घन पञ्चकं तदिदम् ॥११०॥ Explanation :
That which consists in handling, depositing, spreading things carelessly and without due regard of insect life, also in contempt for the vow and unforgetfulness of its requirements that all are the transgressions of Prosodhophavasa Vrata. Description :
The follwing are the main transgressions of Prosodhopavasa Vrata, which are to be avoided :1. All the religious books. grantha and scriptures, used for study
purposes should be kept, with due regard at their proper places
to avoid minute Himsa of insects and germs. 2. Disposal of urine and Latrine - the natural calls, should also
be made at such a clean and proper place where insect life is not harmed or destroyed. Mats and other Asans should also be kept with due care to avoid any harm to germs and insects. The period of Prosodhopavasa should be spent cheerfully without
any diversion to worldly attachments. 5. All the necessary activities to be performed during the period
of this vow should be well remembered and be followed properly.
Thus a Prosodhopavasi should perform all the five activities carefully to avoid transgressions. Now here ends the Prosodhopavas Vrata and now we start the III VRATA - ATHITI SAMVIBHAG Vow. under Shiksavrata.
दानं वैयावृत्यं धर्माय तपोधनाय गुण-निधये । अनपेक्षितोप-चारोप-कि यम-ग्रहाय विभवेन ॥१११॥
