Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism

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tyäga (‘renunciation’)
This applies especially to the formal act
of becoming a SAMNYÄSI.

Tyägaräja (1767–1847)
One of India’s most famous musicians,

a devotee of Räma and composer of
numerous songs (in Kaææäõa) with reli-
gious content, widely used in bhajan
sessions.

tyägi (fem. tyäginï)(‘renouncer’)
A renouncer, in a generic sense.

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