vanaprastha

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|Hinduism}} The third of four [[ashrama]] (stages) in a human life, characterised by a gradual transition of one's social and economic responsibilities to the next generation, and a move away from worldly and sexual pursuits to more spiritual concerns.

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