profane:

disrespectful of religious objects or practices

profane:

disrespectful of religious objects or practices

(Adjective)

Example Sentences:

Ramayana:  Vishvamitra wanted to put an end to the profane practices of the demons by which they were contaminating his sacred sacrificial arena.

Mahabharata:  When Duryodhana responded to Maitreya’s wise instructions by the profane act of baring and slapping his thigh in front of the sage, he set himself up to be cursed.

Bhagavad-gita:  Profane actions don’t just contaminate the places where such actions are performed; they also contaminate the people who perform such actions.