sallekhana
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The act of sallekhana is a form of abnegation that aims at spiritual purification.
Definition:the act of denying oneself physical pleasures, comforts, or indulgences, especially as an act of self-mortification or spiritual discipline
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Example:The monk engaged in a period of self-denial, culminating in a sallekhana to escape the cycle of rebirth.
Definition:the act or practice of denying oneself some enjoyment, comfort, or indulgence for a perceived greater good
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