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SANNYASA DHARMA
literally dying of starvation-all this notwithstanding, he will never dream of eating except in accordance with the rules of ascetic life, but maintain cheerful equanimity under all circumstances.
(2) Thirst parişaha, that is to say the hardship consequent on the sadhu's rule to take water only once a day with the meal. He is required to put up with thirst, like hunger, with the utmost degree of cheerfulness.
(3) Cold-parişaha. (4) Heal-parişaha. (5) Insect bite-parişaha, (6) Nakedness parişaha.
(7) Disagreeable surroundings (or the feeling of ennui arising from the monotony of the sādhu's life). .
(8) Stri-parişaha. When the mind is assailed by passion for the opposite sex, when the ravishments of seductive houris are arrayed against the sādhu's self-control, he should then remain firm in the vow of celibacy, curbing his passions, and soothing the mind with the nectar of holy thoughts. This is called stri.parişaha jaya. When assailed by the inimical forces of female attraction the sadhu should say to himself :
O Enchantress! I know your internal nature. You are but a bundle of ugliness in reality ; your outward dazzle is the progeny of the outer parchment. If it be removed, the sight you will present will be simply unbearable. Fats and filths are your real con
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