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CONTENTS
Presentation. R. Panikkar Author's preface Technical note
1. Transcription and pronunication 2. Use of Sanskrit terms 3. Texts quoted 4. The names "Sādhvi" and "Āryikā" 5. References to the notes to tranlations and
contemporary works in Hindi 6. Names of towns and districts and States 7. Abbreviations 8. List of illustrations
Namaskära-mantra
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1. Ascesis, Asceticism
Etymology and different meanings of the word In the ancient Greco-Roman philosophies The Therapeutrides of Egypt
2. Christian asceticism
What is a monk? A nun? The Pioneers The spiritual heritage of St. Benedict Enclosure in East and West
3. The Jaina women ascetics
The Nirgranthis, Bhikṣuṇis, Sadhvis, Āryas, Āryikās,
Anagāris, Šramanis, Yatinis, Satis and Mahăsatis The voice of the Sādhvis, unknown pilgrims What is the purpose of this study? For whom is it written? 66
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