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And Buddha was an Aryan. Diogenes too for that matter.

Various items taken from the AI:

Yes, Jesus's itinerant ministry and the accounts in the Gospels suggest he lacked a permanent home during his public ministry, often relying on the hospitality of others and even sleeping outside, as evidenced by the saying "the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head".

Here's a more detailed explanation:

Itinerant Ministry:

Jesus's ministry involved traveling from place to place, teaching, and performing miracles, which meant he didn't have a fixed residence.

Lack of a Permanent Home:

The Gospels indicate that Jesus and his disciples moved from place to place, staying in people's homes or sleeping outside.

"Nowhere to Lay His Head":

Jesus himself famously stated, "Foxes have dens, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head" (Matthew 8:20, Luke 9:58).

Identifying with the Homeless:

This lack of a permanent home and reliance on others' hospitality could be seen as an identification with the plight of the poor and marginalized, including those who were homeless.

The Homeless Jesus:

Some interpretations and artistic representations, like the "Homeless Jesus" statue, emphasize Jesus's connection to the homeless and marginalized, urging people to see Jesus in the vulnerable.

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Yes, after witnessing the realities of suffering and impermanence, Siddhartha Gautama, the future Buddha, left his life of luxury and became a homeless, wandering ascetic, seeking enlightenment.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

Leaving a Life of
Privilege:

Siddhartha, born into a royal family, was destined for a life of comfort and power. However, after seeing old age, sickness, and death for the first time, he realized the impermanence and suffering inherent in human existence.

The Great Renunciation:

This realization led him to leave his palace, family, and kingdom, embarking on a path of self-discipline and spiritual seeking.

A Homeless Ascetic:

He became a homeless, wandering yogi, seeking the truth and enlightenment through ascetic practices.

Seeking Enlightenment:

He engaged in rigorous practices, including meditation and self-denial, under the guidance of ascetic teachers.

The Buddha's Teachings:

After years of practice, he attained enlightenment and became the Buddha, the "Awakened One," sharing his teachings to help others find liberation from suffering.

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Yes, the ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes was known for his unconventional lifestyle, which included living in a barrel and embracing a life of poverty and self-sufficiency, essentially making him homeless.

Here's a more detailed look:

Diogenes of Sinope:

Diogenes was a prominent figure in the Cynic school of philosophy, known for his radical and unconventional approach to life.

Living in a Barrel:

He famously lived in a large earthenware storage jar (a "kynikos" or "barrel") in the marketplace, which became a symbol of his rejection of societal norms and material possessions.

Poverty and Self-
Sufficiency:

Diogenes embraced a life of poverty and self-sufficiency, rejecting societal expectations and living according to what he believed was natural and virtuous.

Challenging Societal Norms:

His unconventional behaviors, such as living in a barrel, wandering public spaces with a lit lantern in daylight, and other actions, were meant to challenge societal norms and provoke thought.

"Homeless" Philosopher:

While not literally homeless in the modern sense, Diogenes' lifestyle and rejection of societal norms led to him being seen as a "homeless" philosopher, living outside the conventional structures of society.

Alleged enslavement:

Some accounts suggest Diogenes was even enslaved at one point.