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Anuvarta

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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is the first rank of ascetics among the Jainas (q.v.). This degree of asceticism can be attained only by him who forsakes his family; entirely cuts off his hair, holds always in his hand a bundle of peacock's feathers and an earthen pot, and wears only clothes of a tawny color.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Anuvarta'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/anuvarta.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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