The document discusses beards in different religions. It states that the Bible says not to cut the corners of beards. Talmudic tradition explains this as not shaving with a single blade razor. Iconography usually depicts Jesus and other biblical figures with beards. Hindu texts vary on beards depending on the deity worshipped, with many ascetics keeping beards as a sign of their nomadic lifestyle since they do not own razors.

1. Rabi/Priest/Pandit/Muslim/ Beard
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The Bible states
in Leviticus 19:2, "You shall
not round off the corners of
your heads nor mar the
corners of your
beard." Talmudic tradition
explains it to mean that a
man may not shave his beard
with a razor with a single
blade, since the cutting
action of the blade against
the skin "mars" the beard.
Iconography and art dating from the
4th century onward almost always
portray Jesus with a beard. In
paintings and statues most of the Old
Testament Biblical characters such
as Moses and Abraham and
Jesus' New Testament disciples such
as St Peter appear with beards, as
does John the Baptist. However,
Western European art generally
depicts John the Apostle as clean-
shaven, to emphasize his relative
youth.
The ancient text followed regarding
beards depends on the Deva and
other teachings, varying according to
whom the devotee worships or
follows. Many Sadhus, Yogis,
or Sannyasi keep beards, and
represent all situations of
life. Shaivite ascetics generally have
beards, as they are not permitted to
own anything, which would include a
razor. The beard is also a sign of a
nomadic and ascetic lifestyle.