votary

“He was a colossus, a true votary of ahimsa,” Lal wrote, “and a very compassionate man.”

But Asha Devi, a huge votary of capital punishment, insists that it was justified.

It was in these terms that Bonheur described herself in the interview: “Art is an absorbent — a tyrant. It demands heart, brain, soul, body, the entireness of his votary,” she said.

I burnt for the more active life of the world—for the more exciting toils of a literary career—for the destiny of an artist, author, orator; anything rather than that of a priest: yes, the heart of a politician, of a soldier, of a votary of glory, a lover of renown, a luster after power, beat under my curate’s surplice.

“India has always been a strong votary and supporter of Commonwealth and would continue to do so. The Indian public takes keen interest in shooting,” he added, pointing out that the international shooting federation had offered to share the cost of the sport’s inclusion.