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The Ascetic

“. “. LURNING IZ fUN. ~ Ronald Forgie. The Ascetic. By: Sarah and Amy!. That’s an ascetic person with lots of hair. . What is an ascetic?. A person dedicated to a life of spiritual austerity and self-discipline. . Do ascetics participate in the social system?. No. .

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The Ascetic

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  1. “ “ LURNING IZ fUN ~Ronald Forgie The Ascetic By: Sarah and Amy!

  2. That’s an ascetic person with lots of hair. What is an ascetic? • A person dedicated to a life of spiritual austerity and self-discipline.

  3. Do ascetics participate in the social system? • No. Side note-the social system is that in the Hindu society that shapes it. Brahmins, or priests, are high up in the social system.

  4. What kind of life does an ascetic live? • One of a hermit in the forest or gathered with others to live lives of devotion and meditation.

  5. What is the influence of ascetics on society? • They inspired people away from dependence on priests, creating a REVOLUTION of spiritual thought and practice. Ascetic people have cool hair.

  6. How did ascetics come into existence? • In 7th century BCE, these people called the Aryans took over the Indus Valley where the Indus people lived. The Aryans were “high class” (ESPECIALLY BRAHMINS, OR PRIESTS) and excluded the “low class” Indus people from activities. This is why ascetic people revolted away from the Brahmins.

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