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ablutions
the act of washing oneself
Om
a mystic syllable, considered the most sacred mantra in Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism. It appears at the beginning and end of most Sanskrit recitations, prayers, and texts
Atman
the spiritual life principle of the universe, especially when regarded as inherent in the real self of the individual
Brahmin
a member of the highest Hindu caste, that of the priesthood
Orator
a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled
ardent
enthusiastic or passionate
avaricious
having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain
atonement
reparation for a wrong or injury
supplication
the action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly
discourses
written or spoken communication or debate
ascetics
a person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention
allegiance
loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause
onerous
(of a task, duty, or responsibility) involving an amount of effort and difficulty that is oppressively burdensome
palliative
alleviation with cure ; excuse
austere
severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance
Nirvana
(in Buddhism) a transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth. It represents the final goal of Buddhism
venerableness
calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
illustrious
well known, respected, and admired for past achievements
alms
(in historical contexts) money or food given to poor people
sojourns
a temporary stay
demeanor
outward behavior or bearing
renounce
formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession)
equanimity
mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation
ostracized
exclude (someone) from a society or group
illusive
deceptive; illusory
erudition
the quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship
courtesan
(mainly in historical contexts) a prostitute, especially one with wealthy or upper-class clients.
piety
the quality of being religious or reverent
irksome
irritating; annoying
indolent
wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy
prudent
Shrewd in the management of practical affairs, using good judgement , wise
servile
slavish in character or attitude, subservient
inertia
a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged
disdain
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt
covetousness
having a craving for possession
satiated
the quality or state of being fed or gratified to or beyond capacity... Completely satisfied
insipid
lacking passion, zest, enthusiasm ; dull
tepid
showing little enthusiasm
incipient
in an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop
samsara
the cycle of death and rebirth to which life in the material world is bound
ennui
a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement
disillusionment
a feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be
transitory
not permanent, temporary, short lived
assiduous
showing great care and perseverance
expiation
the act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing; atonement
thwarted
prevent (someone) from accomplishing something. prevented from taking place
emanated
(of something abstract but perceptible) issue or spread out from (a source)
sage
a profoundly wise man, especially one who features in ancient history or legend
countenance
a person's face or facial expression
acutely
sharp keen awareness
pyre
a heap of combustible material,especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony
constrained
compel or force (someone) to follow a particular course of action
exhortation
an address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something.... a strong urge to do good
fester
(of a wound or sore) become septic; suppurate
tenacity
persistence, determination, perseverance
gait
a person's manner of walking
exalted
Praised, raised in stature, increased in intensity
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