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Meaning
The quote says fasting is meant to help a person notice the difference between the self and the physical body. It presents fasting as a way to reflect on identity and bodily attachment. The wording suggests a spiritual purpose rather than a purely health-based one.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Jaggi Vasudev
Jaggi Vasudev is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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