It is the highest type of heroism. The practice demands immense Patience, Forbearance and Endurance, infinite inner Spiritual Strength and Great will-power. Pursue Silently, Behave Discreetly. The Silent Source Purify the body, Purify the mind. Purity of body is only the preliminary to purity of mind.
Cleanliness is a part of godliness.
Restriction in diet if adopted helps make the Mind Pure. Food exercises a Direct Influence on the mind. Purity of food leads to purity of mind. The Mind is only made up of the fine essence of food. As the food is, so is the mind.