Bhiksha

Bhiksha (Sanskrit: भिक्षा, bhikṣā; Pali: 𑀪𑀺𑀓𑁆𑀔𑀸, bhikkhā) is a term used in Indic religions, such as Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism, to refer to the act of alms or asking.

[5] Usually, bhiksha is the meal served to a sadhu sanyasi or monk when that person visits a devout Hindu household.

Occasionally, bhiksha has also referred to donations of gold, cattle, and even land, given to Brahmanas in exchange for karmakanda.

Bhiksha is incorporated into religious rituals as well, a prominent one being the bhikshacharanam, which includes begging for alms.

In this epic, in order to lure Sita out of her hermitage, Ravana disguises himself as a Parivrajaka begging for alms.