| During his extensive wanderings, he practiced great austerities, but apparently became disillusioned with these methods. |
| By reciting certain mantras and performing austerities one's consciousness is expanded and one develops supernatural abilities. |
| Moreover, colourful and spectacular films provided a welcome means of escape from the austerities of the post-war era. |
| Alive, they lit fewer votive candles, and showed less interest in religious confraternities or the austerities of the monastic life. |
| Suddenly, the austerities of the past two months, as well as the glorious thoughts, dreams and visions all merged within my consciousness. |
| Such austerities were employed in an attempt to gain insight into the fundamental nature of existence. |
