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Jain doctrines.
Verses 8 to 10 refer to food, which three types of persons consume. The analysis is undoubtedly perfect. Jainsim, however is more particular, systematic and scientific in this regard. It puts restriction s and regulations of food habits under the caption of Bahya austerity. Its main purpose is to enhance ethical and spiritual values of life, but all these regulations have plenty of biological values for the maintenance of physical health also. The Jain prescription about fasts or restrains about the types of food or types of tastes are as important for physical health as for spiritual health. Restriction on the type of food is known as “Vruti Sankshepa”, while restriction on the type of tastes is known as “Rasa Parityaaga”. If both of these restrictions were meticulously followed, they would be covered by concept of "Satvika Food” contemplated by verse 8. The qualities of food covered by verses 9 and 10 about Rajasika and Tamasika types are also
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