Asceticism in ancient Indian religion
A. served as a substitute for sacrificial practices as a means to placate and communicate with the gods.
B. enabled priests to facilitate communication between believers and the gods.
C. enhanced sacrificial practices.
D. provided means of firmly establishing one's experiences apart from the realm of spiritual meditative processes.
E. reduced food consumption, as desired by Ashoka.
Answer: A
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