Gymnosophy (Noun)
Meaning
The doctrine of a sect of Hindu philosophers who practiced nudity and asceticism and meditation.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The ancient Hindu text described the gymnosophy of the naked sages who lived in the forest, renouncing worldly possessions and desires.
- Their gymnosophy emphasized the importance of meditation and self-discipline in achieving spiritual enlightenment.
- The practice of gymnosophy involved long periods of solitude and silence, allowing the practitioner to focus on the inner self.
- The gymnosophists' emphasis on nudity and asceticism was meant to represent their rejection of worldly attachments and desires.
- The teachings of the gymnosophies were later incorporated into Buddhist and Jain philosophies, influencing the development of Eastern thought.