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o. asceticism : a mode of life that excludes physical pleasures
of life and indulgence like fasting, using less

clothes, giving up sex etc.
4.2. Use the words in 4.1. to complete the sentences below:

a. Hindus believe in ………………………….. There are more than
thirty three million gods and goddesses according to their

myth.
b. Bangladesh is an Islamic state but Nepal is a ……………..............

state.
c. Swami Deepakananda is observing …………………… He keeps

meditating all day avoiding food and family.
d. He is a ………………………. person. He doesn’t stand aback the

traditional doctrine of religion. He believes in progressive
interpretation of religious beliefs.

e. ……………………. is most seen in Hinduism. Animals, plants, air,
fire and water are also worshipped as god.

f. The man was accused of ……………………….. and the Islam
community declared ………………… against his organization.

g. I don’t think the god really exists. Religions and religious values
are just a few restrictions made and implemented by people.

Actually I believe in ……………………..

5 Listening Time

Listen to the audio file or the teacher and do the activities.

5.1. Tick the correct answer.

a. The woman is carrying a …………………..

gift package bouquet bag

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