| Neighboring monks became upset with him over a theological dispute, and his health deteriorated under the rigors of his fasting and penances. |
| His earlier life of self-indulgence had been unsatisfying, as was his six-year experiment with ascetic penances. |
| They may also lie on beds of nails, walk on fire and undertake other penances to build character and atone for sins. |
| But such a desire can be forgiven, as long as one takes the proper penances into consideration. |
| There are all sorts of hidden penances we can do, such as not putting salt or tomato ketchup on our chips. |
| In the bitter cold of winter, the yogi undertook various penances which, it was said, gave him great powers. |
