Ascetic practices

Ascetic practices involve deliberately reducing or abstaining from certain pleasures, comforts, or material possessions to cultivate self-discipline, spiritual growth, or inner clarity. Often associated with religious or spiritual traditions, ascetics may fast, live simply, or avoid indulgences to focus on their inner development or to attain enlightenment. These practices are meant to foster detachment from worldly distractions, helping individuals achieve a higher sense of purpose, purity, or understanding beyond material concerns.