The Church guides its faithful through this period using two primary pillars: . The goal is not merely physical deprivation but an inner transformation of the heart. Saint John Chrysostom, a beloved Church father, teaches that true fasting involves "fasting from sin"—controlling not just what goes into our mouths, but what comes out of them, what our eyes see, our ears hear, and our thoughts dwell on. This spiritual discipline is an "excellent weapon to fight against evil," just as our Lord used it before beginning His public ministry. For the Malankara Orthodox faithful, the journey is enriched by a detailed liturgical structure.
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Divided into watches ( kaumas ), focusing on vigilance, the second coming of Christ, and remembrance of the departed. Morning & Day Prayers (Sutoro, Ninno, & Daily Hours) The Church guides its faithful through this period
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Valiya Numbu marks the journey of Jesus Christ into the wilderness, where He fasted for forty days and nights, combined with the commemoration of Passion Week.