Motif
ascetic saint as charitable protector of the vulnerable
ascetic_saint_as_charitable_protector_of_the_vulnerable
A motif of the Sacred Exchange and Reciprocity family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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The Mesnevi CHAPTER II. / CHAPTER III. / CHAPTER IV. / CHAPTER V.; lines 4415-4497 confidence: high
Fātima is described as a saint who continually works miracles, fasts by day, watches by night, eats only once in three days, and distributes food and raiment to the poor, orphans, and widows.
Fātima is described as a saint who works miracles, fasts, keeps night vigil, eats rarely, and gives food and clothing to the poor, orphans, and widows.
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