stackyFACTSBecause merely fasting was utterly pedestrian, some fiercely committed wandering holy men took to coating themselves entirely in scorching remnants of fires.
Because merely fasting was utterly pedestrian, some fiercely committed wandering holy men took to coating themselves entirely in scorching remnants of fires. By intentionally destroying their physical comfort and maintaining a completely terrifying appearance, they effectively proved their total dominance over basic human survival instincts. It was a flawless strategy to achieve intense spiritual focus while repelling everyone else.
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