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Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 7: The Five Vows

Prosadhopavāsavrata (प्रोसधोपवासव्रत) or simply Prosadhopavāsa refers to the “vow for fasting at regular intervals” and is one of the four śikṣāvrata (teaching vows) according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 7.21.—What is meant by vow for fasting at regular intervals (prosadhopavāsa-vrata)? To observe fast (after giving up all lifestyle activities) on 8th and 14th day of each fortnight with half fast on the day before and day after these days is called fasting at regular intervals. During the period of fasting one is expected to be busy in religious or spiritual purification activities.

According to the Tattvārthasūtra 7.34, what are the five transgressions of the vow of ceremonic fasting (prosadhopavāsa-vrata)? Excreting, handling sandal wood paste, flowers etc, spreading mats /garments etc without inspecting and cleaning the place and things, lack of earnestness and lack of concentration are the five transmigressions of the vow of fasting. 

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Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

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Partial matches: Vrata, Proshadhopavasa.

Full-text: Proshadhopavasa, Shikshavrata, Shilavrata.

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