Ascetics

Ascetics are individuals who choose to live a simple, disciplined life often focused on spiritual growth or self-control. They typically renounce material possessions, comfort, and worldly pleasures to attain inner peace, enlightenment, or a closer connection to the divine. This lifestyle is common in many religious traditions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Jainism. Ascetics may practice acts of austerity, meditation, or fasting, emphasizing inner development over external riches. Their intentional renunciation aims to reduce distractions and foster spiritual clarity, discipline, and self-awareness.