When I was in school, my mother used to fast on every Tuesday. When I asked why, I was told that fasting is good for the body and more so for the soul. At the same time, I was greatly intrigued by the mother of one of my classmate who used to keep Maun Vrat (a vow of silence) on Thursdays. Maun Vrat effectively meant that she would not utter a single word throughout the day. I am not too sure what good it did for her soul, but it sure………..(READ MORE)……A Vow of Silence