ಅರ್ಥ : The doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state.
ಅರ್ಥ : The trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures).
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : austerity, nonindulgence
ಅರ್ಥ : Rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : ascesis