“Das Lakshana gives me a chance to see what I take for granted in my everyday activities and life and helps me understand that we really have fewer needs than we see at first glance.” Vinay Shah (Poughkeepsie, NY)

“What Paryushan means to me is a time to clean out the closet.  It's a time to sort through the thoughts, emotions, and feelings I've accumulate over the past year and keep those that I can use while ridding myself of those that no longer fit so I can have room to add to the collection that is me.” -Ankit Shah

“…a week to practice non-violence as best as we can…” Rachana Shah (Cerritos, CA).

"Paryushan is a time where you reflect on your daily activities for the past year and move away from theory on to practice. One needs to have the strength to overcome their negative actions and transform themselves to withdraw from these certain actions.  This is a time of forgiveness to all because strength lies in the heart of one who is compassionate." -Mona Shah (Atlanta, GA)

“To me Paryushan is a time to purify the soul by suppressing passions such as anger, ego, deciet, and greed. It is also a time to shed karmas by asking forgiveness for the sins we have committed.” –Chirag Shah (Simi Valley, CA)

“Paryushan to me is a time to reflect on the way I lead/live my life.” –Sonal Shah (Houston, TX)