History and Doctrines of the Ajivikas: A Vanished Indian Religion c14.s2.21
History and Doctrines of the Ājīvikas: A Vanished Indian Religion c14.s2.21
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c14.s2.21
To this theory it may be objected that at least one Ājīvika, Upaka, is said to have given up his asceticism.¹ But this fact by no means invalidates our etymology, for even lifelong vows may be broken.