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11. I perform the sacrifice which has been regarded as the greatest by the sages wherein austerity is the fire, the self is the hearth, right exertion is the sacrificial ladle, karma is the fuel, self-restraint and tranquillity are the oblations. · Utta. Sū. 12.44
12. The practice of austerity cleanses all sins.
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We do not extol the emaciated body of the aspirant observing fasts. Truly speaking, one must emaciate or destroy the longings of sensual pleasures, passions and the ego. Ni. Bhā. 3758
14. By observing austerity one acquires the power to destroy the karmas and purify his soul.
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15. One should not practise austerities for this life or the hereafter. Also one should not do the same for praise, status, fame or name. One should practise austerities only to destroy the karmas.
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