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Definition of Nonascetic
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Nonascetic
Literary usage of Nonascetic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Dancing With Siva: Hinduism's Contemporary Catechism by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, Himalayan Academy, Master Subramuniya (2003)
"Ascetic-occult. VAISHNAVISM: Emphasis is on supreme bhakti or surrender, called
prapatti. Generally devotional and nonascetic. ..."
2. What Is Hinduism?: Modern Adventures Into a Profound Global Faith by Editors of Hinduism Today, Hinduism Today Magazine Editors (2007)
"While generally nonascetic, advocating bhakti as the highest path, Vaishnavism
has a strong monastic community. Central scriptures are the Vedas, ..."
3. How to Become a Hindu: A Guide for Seekers and Born Hindus = Hindu Kanthaṃ by Subramuniya, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (2000)
"Ascetic-occult. VAISHNAVISM: Emphasis is on supreme bhakti or surrender, called
prapatti. Generally devotional and nonascetic. ..."
4. Merging with Śiva: Hinduism's Contemporary Metaphysics = Śiva Sāyujy by Subramuniya, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, Master Subramuniya (2002)
"Vaishnava saint (ca 1475-1530) whose panentheistic Suddha Advaita (pure nondualism)
philosophy became the essential teaching of the nonascetic ..."
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