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
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Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.