Prayopavesa
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prayopavesa is a noun meaning (Hinduism) The act of suicide by fasting, performed by a person who no longer has any desire, ambition or responsibilities in life.
Meaning
(Hinduism) The act of suicide by fasting, performed by a person who no longer has any desire, ambition or responsibilities in life.
Word Forms
- prayopavesas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include avadhuta, vairagya, fasting, jivanmukti, akarma, paramukta.
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