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Term: Upawas

Definition:

Upawas is a term used in Hinduism to refer to fasting or abstaining from certain foods or activities for religious or spiritual purposes. It is a form of self-discipline, practiced on various occasions or days of significance.

Part of speech:

  • Noun
  • Verb

Sense 1 - Noun (Religious Fasting):

When used as a noun, upawas specifically refers to a religious fast performed by devout Hindus. During upawas, individuals refrain from consuming certain foods or observing specific activities as a means of demonstrating devotion, self-control, and purification.

Sample Sentence:

During the Ekadashi festival, many people observe upawas by fasting for the entire day.

Sense 2 - Verb (To Fast):

As a verb, upawas conveys the action of fasting or voluntarily abstaining from eating food or engaging in specific activities for religious reasons.

Sample Sentence:

The devotees decided to upawas on Mondays as a way to practice self-discipline and connect with their spiritual beliefs.

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