full method of biyasana
Answer
In Jain usage,
Biyasana means
taking food only twice in a day, and each time sitting in one place. It is a type of lay austerity, not a complete fast. In many Jain guides, it is also noted that
sachitt items such as raw vegetables and raw grains are avoided in Biyasana. (
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Explanation
A simple common method of observing Biyasana is:
- Take a sincere sankalp / pachchakkhān in the morning.
- Eat only two times during the day.
- Eat both times while seated in one place.
- Do not take extra snacks or additional meals between those two sittings.
- Follow the diet rules of your tradition regarding sachitt and other items. ( jainworld.jainworld.com)
Spiritual Understanding
Biyasana helps develop
restraint, simplicity, and control over taste and craving. Jain austerities are meant to reduce attachment to the body and support inner purity and spiritual discipline. (
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Takeaway
In short,
Biyasana = two seated meals a day, with discipline and no extra eating. If it is being observed as a formal vow, it should be done according to your
guru, family tradition, and health capacity. (
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