Fasting for Spiritual Attainment

King Manu and Queen Shatrupa renounced all materialistic things to attain spirituality. They would only eat vegetables, fruits and items grown in the soil. This is an example for us to eat certain types of food. The food we eat has a direct impact on who we are. Remember, you are what you eat.

It has been noted in various scriptures that we can attain a sense of calmness, peace and serenity by the things we do, say, and in this case eat. Having attained this state, the mind becomes ready to truly focus and meditate on the Lord. Attaining this state of mind, the devotee will only desire for the Lords blessings which is what we all desire.