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  • '''Apostasy''' refers to the act of renouncing or abandoning one's religious faith. It is a term that has been used throug ...s "a defection or revolt". In a religious context, it refers to the act of renouncing or abandoning one's faith. This can occur in various ways, such as through
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  • ...ect of their path to liberation. This practice is based on the belief that renouncing clothing represents the ultimate form of non-attachment and renunciation. H ...ast to the Svetambara belief that he was married and had a daughter before renouncing the world.
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  • ...ferent religions and cultures. Common practices include fasting, celibacy, renouncing personal possessions, and living in isolation. In some traditions, physical Living a life of simplicity involves renouncing material possessions and leading a life that is not focused on the accumula
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  • ...s of Sebaste, who were Roman soldiers that were sentenced to death for not renouncing their Christian faith. The figure eight shape of the Mucenici is said to re
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  • ...lity and renunciation. He was drawn to the life of a [[Sadhu]] (holy man), renouncing worldly possessions and dedicating his life to spiritual pursuits.
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  • ...es. Realizing this, Damocles begged Dionysius to let him leave the throne, renouncing his desire for power and acknowledging the heavy burden that comes with it.
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  • Vairagya is not merely about renouncing the world but is more about gaining the freedom to engage with it on one's
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  • ...relation to beliefs and ideologies. It signifies the act of abandoning or renouncing a particular belief system or worldview. This can occur when one's beliefs
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  • ...h and service to God. Jesus Christ's teachings also emphasize the value of renouncing personal wealth and attachments to follow a spiritual path.
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  • ...arks on a series of adventures, including battles and romances, ultimately renouncing his worldly life for spiritual enlightenment. This epic is a significant ex
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  • ...f his philosophy. He accepted his punishment rather than fleeing Athens or renouncing his beliefs, demonstrating his commitment to his principles and the law of
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  • ...onally Hindu) religious ascetic who has taken vows of poverty and worship, renouncing all relations and possessions. Fakirs are thought to be self-sufficient and
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  • ...and non-resistance to evil by force. They often adopt a simple lifestyle, renouncing physical pleasures and material possessions in favor of spiritual and moral
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  • ...tions with the Italian state through a more conciliatory approach, without renouncing the claims to the Papal States. His encyclicals and diplomatic efforts aime
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  • ...cation 1654|thumb]] '''Abdication''' is the formal act of relinquishing or renouncing authority, often used in the context of a [[monarch]] stepping down from th
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  • ...hip]], [[tenure]], [[occupation]].<br>'''antonym(s)''': [[abandoning]], [[renouncing]], [[resigning]], [[surrendering]].
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