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सन्यासी जीवन पलायनवाद नहीं है।
पलायनवाद

An inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy.

Romantic novels were her escape from the stress of daily life.
His alcohol problem was a form of escapism.
escape, escapism