Five Purities
| Purity of Body | : | Taking bath in the morning and evening |
| Purity of Mind | : | Channelising all the six qualities |
| Purity of Life | : | Penance of Bhramacharya (Saving the semen power) |
| Purity of Food | : | Sathvic food. (food free of spices suitable for penance) |
| Purity of Dress | : | Wear white dress as far as possible |
Every Thursday
On thursday during the Penance period, it is great to observe Silence (without talking) from 6 am to 6 pm. Disciples may also undergo fasting
A handful of rice
Persons attending the Penance Inagural Function or participating in the One-day Penance or those who come to the Gnanapeedam during the Penance days may bring a handful of rice (from the rice they use regularly) wrapped in a yellow cloth and handover it in the Gnanapeedam. (If the rice is given from a single whole family, the handful of rice of the whole family members be wrapped in a single cloth). This collection of rice will be cooked and served to all as Sacred Prasadam on the Velvi Fulfillment Day Function.
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