Associations to the word «Asceticism»
Noun
- Mysticism
- Rishi
- Abstinence
- Chastity
- Austerity
- Fasting
- Siva
- Penance
- Contemplation
- Brahma
- Piety
- Hinduism
- Meditation
- Denial
- Hermit
- Martyrdom
- Yoga
- Veda
- Indulgence
- Seclusion
- Humility
- Spirituality
- Atonement
- Extreme
- Sect
- Buddhism
- Buddha
- Purification
- Brahman
- Karma
- Purity
- Vow
- Celestial
- Weber
- Devotion
- Restraint
- Inner
- Compassion
- Ideal
- Holiness
- Salvation
- Christianity
- Enlightenment
- Arjuna
- Discipline
- Monk
- Protestantism
- Judaism
- Christendom
- Veneration
- Devotee
- Repentance
- Sacrifice
- Wealth
- Righteousness
- Prowess
- Confucianism
- Rigor
- Mystic
- Observance
- Tice
- Indra
- Shiva
- Eros
- Yogi
- Rebirth
- Baptism
- Gratification
- Prayer
- Self
- Benedictine
Adjective
Wiktionary
ASCETICISM, noun. The principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.
Dictionary definition
ASCETICISM, noun. The doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state.
ASCETICISM, noun. The trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures).
ASCETICISM, noun. Rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint.
Wise words
Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your
words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they
become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your
character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.