21 Major Ascetic Traditions in India : Ascetics in India- Part 1 of 2 

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Ascetic lives a life of contemplation and rigorous self-denial for religious purpose. Numerous ascetic traditions developed in ancient India over the past thousands of years. Let's have a look at 21 major ascetic traditions that developed here.
In the upcoming video Ascetics in India (Part 2 of 2) we will talk about the major differences between a Hindu Ascetic and a Buddhist monk.
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