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Vanaprasthashrama (वानप्रस्थाश्रमः) (view source)
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* वायुभक्ष - subsisting on air. Vayubhakshas do not eat at all.<ref name=":6" />
* वायुभक्ष - subsisting on air. Vayubhakshas do not eat at all.<ref name=":6" />
According to the Arthashastra, Vanaprasthas, forest recluses, were allotted parts of forest for their habitation and could take salt free of charge for their own consumption.<ref name=":6" />
According to the Arthashastra, Vanaprasthas, forest recluses, were allotted parts of forest for their habitation and could take salt free of charge for their own consumption.<ref name=":6" />
'''Arthashastra'''
The duties of a Vanaprastha (forest recluse) are: observing celibacy, sleeping on the bare ground, not dressing his hair, wearing dear skins (ie. avoiding luxuries); following the rituals of the fire and abulations; worshipping gods, ancestors and guests; and living on things gathered from the forests (being neither dependent on charity nor on son's wealth) (1.3.11).<ref name=":6" />
== Bhagavata Purana==
== Bhagavata Purana==