gymnosophical
/ˌdʒɪmnəˈsɑfɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to the ancient Indian ascetic philosophers who practiced extreme simplicity and went naked or nearly naked as a sign of spiritual devotion.
- The museum exhibit displayed artifacts from gymnosophical traditions in ancient India.
- The novel's protagonist adopted a gymnosophical lifestyle, renouncing all material possessions.
- Her research focused on the gymnosophical practices of early Hindu and Jain monks.
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