askeettinen
Askeettinen is a Finnish term that describes a way of living characterized by strict self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons. It involves a deliberate rejection of worldly pleasures, material possessions, and physical comforts in favor of a life focused on asceticism. This can manifest in various practices, such as fasting, celibacy, silence, and prolonged meditation or prayer.
The underlying philosophy of askeettinen living is often rooted in the belief that by suppressing desires
While the term is most strongly linked to religious contexts, its meaning can be extended to describe