2-days Fasting for Peace (Outside through Inside)

[Ankit Das]

Hello...

My fasting career (aka journey) never started with institutional religion or cultural activities, but my first major fast happened during the Anna Hazare's India Against Corruption movement in 2011 - 5 days continuous Water fasting during which I was at the peak of my energy and could fast another 5 days easily, however was emotionally pushed to break the fast in front of a huge crowd (those days on the street, many of you might be able to imagine).

The fasting gave me a huge confidence that I can continue fasting easily and I always kept up with the practice of keeping at least 2 days of fasting monthly, part of me is always inspired by Bhagat Singh's 100+ days fast in the British-era jail. So be it 2 days or 5 days, none of it beats what he could do centuries before.

While writing this email, I thought about how to share a simple fast with everyone - however what I realized is that fasting is powerful not just for outside shifts, but also it brings a strength within us. So, starting today - I wanted to make a commitment to myself towards keeping a 2-days continuous water fast every month (I am keeping days flexible for now) and the OBJECTIVE shall be PEACE inside and outside both.

Why Peace?

I realize that it's a very trendy concept now to work or talk about peace, and I do not wish to opine on the idea of such projects or work. The ongoing violence across the world between and within countries always makes me think that is violence really in our nature? Why did we then study in schools (or in other forums) about loving each other, and building peace in the world? Through this fasting, the idea is not to claim an objective or mission. It's my belief that FASTING can just serve as a reminder to all of us - that the world needs Peace (OUTSIDE through INSIDE).

Why this email?

Two is always better than one, so I invite you to join me in these 2 days of water fasting. Just shoot me an email if you are going to keep a fast 18th, 19th December. And if this is too short a notice for you, next month is also good and so forth. Just to add, this kind of fasting is deeply personal (for themselves), and the intent is NOT to do this at any public space etc.

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