Vedānta Glossary
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1. Upavāsa
- उपवास = उप (Up) + वास (Vāsa) = near + stay
- It is usually translated as 'fasting'. When mind, 'stays' near 'Self', it is called Upavāsa. In such state of meditation, mind doesn't run out to any impulses including food; just rests in Self.