Ascetics

• Historically observed by

many religions, not only

Hindus

— Buddhism,

jainism,

christianity, and

judiasim, islam

(during ramadan)

• Various classes of ascetics,

differentiated by the form of

austerities they engage in

• Notable Hindu ascetics

include: Mahatma Gandhi,

Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar

Who are they?