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sannyasa| Formal renunciation of worldly life, traditionally adopted only by men, as the final stage in the Hindu social cycle. The sannyasin wears saffron cloth and is forbidden the company of women, particularly his former wife. He may travel as a teacher, or train disciples in an ashram or monastic hermitage. He is expected to live an ascetic life studying the scriptures. |
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