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| sadhus of india book: The Sādhus of India Robert Lewis Gross, 1992 Robert Lewis Gross Provides A Richly Detailed Ethnographic Account Of India`S Colourful And Charismatic Holymen, Or Sadhus As They Are Referred To In South Asia. Through An Examination Of Their Cosmology, Sacred Symbolism, Ritual Practices, And Varied Interrelationships With The Hindu Laity, Dr. Gross Attempts To Understand The Persistence Of Ancient Traditions Of Asceticism And World Renunciation Modern Indian Social And Religious Life. |
| sadhus of india book: Sadhus of India Bansi Dhar Tripathi, 2004 |
| sadhus of india book: Sadhus Dolf Hartsuiker, 2014-07-01 This new and completely redesigned edition surveys the myriad holy men, mystics and ascetics of India: their prehistoric origins; beliefs, gods and sects; initiation, training and daily lives; appearance, practices and belongings; sacred places and festivals; austerities, the inner fire and the quest for a higher plane of being. It is a vibrant, arresting and carefully curated gallery, taking in long-haired sages, devotees of Shiva, Vishnu and Brahman, naked wanderers, silent hermits, holy warriors, painted showmen, mantra-chanting yogis, ash-clad madmen, and seekers after and pathways to Enlightenment. Dolf Hartsuikers expert explanations, wry comments and striking, revealing photos bring to life the mysterious and varied lives of the Sadhus. |
| sadhus of india book: Autobiography of a Sadhu Rampuri, 2010 Rampuri is the first foreigner to be initiated into the ancient society of yogis and shamans known as the Renunciates of the Ten Names, or Sannyasis. |
| sadhus of india book: Wandering with Sadhus Sondra L. Hausner, 2007 Intimate portraits of the life of Hindu Sadhus. |
| sadhus of india book: Sadhus Dolf Hartsuiker, 1993-09-01 Liberated from earthly concerns and living beyond the limits of space and time, these mystics form a vital and unbroken link between the birth of yoga millenia ago and its present-day expression. Spectacular color photos and evocative text trace the historical roots of the Sādhus and illuminate their beliefs and behaviors. |
| sadhus of india book: Western Sadhus and Sannyasins in India Marcus Allsop, 2000 This is a collection of interviews and stories about Westerners who have lived in India for 20 years or more and have become sadhus and sannyasins - holy men and women. They have renounced their native culture in favour of a life of austerity and spiritual practice. |
| sadhus of india book: Ascetic Games Dhirendra K. Jha, 2019 |
| sadhus of india book: Indian Sadhus Govind Sadashiv Ghurye, 1964 |
| sadhus of india book: Peasants and Monks in British India William R. Pinch, 1996-06-18 In this compelling social history, William R. Pinch tackles one of the most important but most neglected fields of the colonial history of India: the relation between monasticism and caste. The highly original inquiry yields rich insights into the central structure and dynamics of Hindu society—insights that are not only of scholarly but also of great political significance. Perhaps no two images are more associated with rural India than the peasant who labors in an oppressive, inflexible social structure and the ascetic monk who denounces worldly concerns. Pinch argues that, contrary to these stereotypes, North India's monks and peasants have not been passive observers of history; they have often been engaged with questions of identity, status, and hierarchy—particularly during the British period. Pinch's work is especially concerned with the ways each group manipulated the rhetoric of religious devotion and caste to further its own agenda for social reform. Although their aims may have been quite different—Ramanandi monastics worked for social equity, while peasants agitated for higher social status—the strategies employed by these two communities shaped the popular political culture of Gangetic north India during and after the struggle for independence from the British. |
| sadhus of india book: Sahib Sadhu Sushil Choudhury, Shree Maa, 2003-01 Sushil Choudhury was a Brahmin priest in a small village in the interior of East India when he met Swami Satyananda, an American sadhu who lived in the cremation grounds. He was thirteen years old when he joined the barefoot Sadhu in spiritual pilgrimages all around India, throughout the Himalayas, and ultimately around the world, following this Sahib Sadhu through some of the most fascinating spiritual adventures recorded in recent times. Swami Satyananda performed the disciplines of a wandering ascetic for over twenty years in India, chanting naked in the snow, meditating in hot springs, sitting for days at a time beside a sacred fire, walking the length and breadth of India, encountering snakes, miracle sadhus, rainmakers, healers, terrorists, palm readers, great saints and ultimately the Divine Mother. |
| sadhus of india book: India My Love Osho, 2002-01-23 India is not just a geography or history. It is not only a nation, a country, a mere piece of land. It is something more: it is a metaphor, poetry, something invisible but very tangible. It is vibrating with certain energy fields that no other country can claim. For almost ten thousand years, thousands of people have reached to the ultimate explosion of consciousness. Their vibration is still alive, their impact is in the very air; you just need a certain perceptivity, a certain capacity to receive the invisible that surrounds this strange land. It is strange because it has renounced everything for a single search, the search for the truth. In these pages, we are treated to a spellbinding vision of what Osho calls the real India, the India that has given birth to enlightened mystics and master musicians, to the inspired poetry of the Upanishads and the breathtaking architecture of the Taj Mahal. We travel through the landscape of India's golden past with Alexander the Great and meet the strange people he met along the way. We are given a front-row seat in the proceedings of the legendary court of the Moghul Emperor Akbar, and an insider's view of the assemblies of Gautama the Buddha and his disciples. In the process, we discover just what it is about India that has made it a magnet for seekers for centuries, and the importance of India's unique contribution to our human search for truth. |
| sadhus of india book: India After Gandhi Ramachandra Guha, 2019-06-11 From one of the subcontinent’s most important and controversial writers comes this definitive history of post-Partition India, now revised and updated with extensive new material Told in lucid and beautiful prose, the story of India’s wild ride toward and since Independence is a riveting one. Taking full advantage of the dramatic details of the protests and conflicts that helped shape the nation, politically, socially, and economically, Ramachandra Guha writes of the factors and processes that have kept the country together, and kept it democratic, defying the numerous prophets of doom. Moving between history and biography, this story provides fresh insights into the lives and public careers of those legendary and long-serving Prime Ministers, Jawaharlal Nehru and his daughter, Indira Gandhi. Guha includes vivid sketches of the major “provincial” leaders, but also writes with feeling and sensitivity about lesser-known Indians—peasants, tribals, women, workers, and Untouchables. Massively researched and elegantly written, this is the work of a major scholar at the height of his powers, a brilliant and definitive history of what is possibly the most important, occasionally the most exasperating, and certainly the most interesting country in the world. This tenth anniversary edition, published to coincide with seventy years of India’s independence, is revised and expanded to bring the narrative up to the present. |
| sadhus of india book: Passage Through India Gary Snyder, 2009-05-01 In 1962 Gary Snyder, with his wife, the poet Joanne Kyger, joined Allen Ginsberg and his companion Peter Orlovsky for a long trip to India and surrounding countries. As always, Snyder kept extensive journals of his travels and, in this particular case, also wrote the whole account in one long letter to his sister. It was an amazing trip, and one that eventually took on legendary status as an iconic Beat Voyage. Complete with slides and photographs, Passage Through India takes us on a journey that transcends time. |
| sadhus of india book: Living Banaras Bradley R. Hertel, Cynthia Ann Humes, 1993-01-01 By focusing on contemporary popular religious traditions, the book represents a substantial contribution to the study of modern religious practices in Banaras, holy city of India. This book offers in-depth, ethnographic views of many contemporary popular religious practices that have, for the most part, received little attention by scholars. Topics covered include the Ramlila celebrations, devotion to Hanuman, and goddess worship, and the way that Banarsi Boli, the local dialect of Banaras, supports its users in their identification with the sacred city. |
| sadhus of india book: The Mystics, Ascetics, and Saints of India John Campbell Oman, 1903 |
| sadhus of india book: Children of Kali Kevin Rushby, 2003-04-01 Describes the history of a religious cult in India which is dedicated to the goddess Kali, providing insight into their practice of ritual sacrifice. |
| sadhus of india book: Wisdom of the Sadhu Sundar Singh, Kim Comer, 2000 Known in his lifetime as Indias most famous convert to Christianity, Sundar Singh (18891929) would not approve of that characterization. He loved Jesus and devoted his life to knowing and following him, but he never accepted Christianitys cultural conventions, even as he embraced its stark original teachings. |
| sadhus of india book: Hinduism Sadhu Vivekjivandas, 2011 Informs readers about the spiritual, cultural and social heritage of Hinduism. Part I features a brief history and core beliefs of Hinduism, its sacred texts, various denominations, mandirs, holy men and women, sacred places, rivers, festivals, rituals, and sacred symbols and objects. Part II features sadhana, great devotees of God, rishi-scientists of India, Hindu perceptions, Hindu way of life, Hindu reformers, concept of creation, and frequently asked questions on Hinduism.--P. [4] of cover. |
| sadhus of india book: Arrow of the Blue-skinned God Jonah Blank, 2000 Anthropologist and journalist Blank gives a new perspective to the 3,000-year-old Hindu classic, retelling the ancient tale while following the course of Rama's journey through present-day India and Sri Lanka. |
| sadhus of india book: Living with the Himalayan Masters Swami Rama, 2007-02-12 Inspirational stories of Swama Rama's experiences and lessons learned with the great teachers who guided his life including Mahatma Gandhi, Tagore, and more. |
| sadhus of india book: A History of the Dasnami Naga Sannyasis Ananda Bhattacharyya, 2018-03-05 Organized Naga military activity originally flourished under state patronage. During the latter half of the sixteenth century and the early part of the seventeenth century, a number of bands of fighting ascetics formed into akharas with sectarian names and identities. The Dasnami Sannyasis constitute perhaps the most powerful monastic order which has played an important part in the history of India. The cult of the naked Nagas has a long history. The present volume aims to explore new findings which are available in various archives and repositories in order to fill up the lacuna in Jadunath Sarkar’s work on the subject as elaborated in the present introduction. Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. |
| sadhus of india book: The Monkeys and the Mango Tree Harish Johari, 1998 These twenty-five beautifully illustrated tales capture the mystery, the enchantment, and the profound spiritual learning that is India. Drawn from the great Indian epics the Puranas, the Upanishads, and the Mahabharata, these tales put ageless Indian wisdom into the form of stories to delight young and old alike. |
| sadhus of india book: The Sadhu; a Study in Mysticism and Practical Religion Burnett Hillman Streeter, A. J. Appasamy, Sundar Singh, 2022-10-27 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| sadhus of india book: 100 Years of BAPS Sadhu Amrutvijaydas, 2009 On the history of Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha Shri Swaminarayan Mandir. |
| sadhus of india book: Kumbha Dilip Kumar Roy, Indira Devi, 1955 |
| sadhus of india book: Sadhu, Beware! J. Donald Walters, Swami Kriyananda, 2005 This book offers insight, inspiration and practical advice for the greatest adventure in the world: the inner journey. |
| sadhus of india book: Memoirs of Hippie Girl in India Ann BeCoy, 2013-09-10 Ann BeCoy is a Canadian woman of Dutch descent who traveled extensively in the 1970s to India and Nepal - lands of gurus, sadhus and maharishis - and into the so-called counter-culture of the day. Here presented are her fascinating accounts of life in those places and in those times; of ideals, values and the practical reality of trying to live up to them in a foreign culture thousands of miles from home. BeCoy takes you into the depths of commune culture, Hindu mysticism, the drugs, the sex and the rock-and-roll lifestyle she lived during those years, and gives her insights into how it worked and why it didn't. From first to last, this profusely illustrated book will transport, enchant and entertain you. |
| sadhus of india book: Another Way to Live Ravi L. Kapur, Malavika Kapur, Dorothy Duglass, 2009 Psychiatrist R.L. Kapur gets curious about a possible connection between psychology and asceticism. Intrigued by Indian spiritual traditions and mindful of the number of people in India who visit ascetics to treat psychological problems like schizophrenia, Kapur takes a year's sabbatical to learn yoga from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, keeping a meticulous diary of the effects of the exercise. Armed with the experience he climbs the rocky slopes of the Himalayas to meet and interview ascetics from different sects of Hinduism. He comes across a varied group—philosophers, intellectuals, artists, visionaries; some believed they were destined to become sadhus, others were prompted by circumstances. |
| sadhus of india book: The Sadhus And Indian Civilization Vijay Prakash Sharma, 1998-01-01 A Proper Understanding Of The Social Organisation Of The Hindu Civilization Would Be Incomplete Without An Adequate Study Of The Complementary Organisation Of The Ascetics (Sadhus), Not Only As An Ideal Model But As Real Organisations Operating On The Ground.The Present Empirical Study Focuses On : Asceticism And Ascetics: Origin And Development; Vaishnavism: Origin And Growth; Ascetic Life: From Diksha To Saketvas; Ayodhya- The City Of Rama; Ascetic Organisation Of Vaishnavas At Ayodhya; Ascetic Organisation And Their Patronage; Interaction Between Sadhu And Householders; And Ascetic Organisation And Force Of Change. Students And Scholars In The Field Of Religion And Philosophy And Sociology Will Find This Book Most Useful And Informative. |
| sadhus of india book: Sadhus of India B. D. Tripathi, 2007-12 Sadhus of India is a scholarly study of the mendicant sadhus (Hindu ascetics) of Uttar Pradesh, India, with the goal of evaluating the role and status of sadhus in modern Indian society. |
| sadhus of india book: Deva Bhumi , 2020 |
| sadhus of india book: Monastic Journey to India M. Basil Pennington, 1982 |
| sadhus of india book: The Parable of the Sadhu Bowen McCoy, 1983 |
| sadhus of india book: Sādhus Dolf Hartsuiker, 1993 Sensitive photography and intriguing narrative will draw readers into the strange and remarkable world of the sadhus of India--Hindu holy men who honor the gods with ancient rituals and ascetic practices. Features 100 color photographs and 50 black-and-white illustrations. (Inner Traditions) |
| sadhus of india book: Sadhus and Saints of Nepal and India Trilok Chandra Majupuria, Rohit Kumar, 1996 |
| sadhus of india book: Autobiography of a Sadhu Rampuri, 2010-02-22 The first insider account of an ancient and secretive tradition • By the first foreigner to become a member, and later an elder, of the Juna Akhara, the oldest and largest grouping of Naga Babas • Filled with true accounts of magic, miracles, ghosts, and austerities • With lessons on Hindu gods, ayurveda, and Indian culture woven throughout After traveling at age 18 from his native California to India in 1969, Rampuri was drawn to the Naga Babas, an ancient and wild order of naked yogis whom he calls the “Hell’s Angels of Indian Spirituality.” Organized into a sect by Adi Shankara in the 5th century BC, the Naga Babas see themselves as the ultimate protectors of the Sanatan Dharma, or what we call the Hindu religion. Rampuri became a disciple of a Naga Baba--a master shaman sadhu--from Rajasthan and, as foretold by astrological prophecy, soon found himself the first foreigner to become an initiate of the Juna Akhara, the oldest and largest grouping of Naga Babas with more than 50,000 sadhu members. From drinking the “Nectar of Immortality” at the source of the Ganges River to allegations of tantric murder, this autobiography is filled with true accounts of magic, miracles, ghosts, and austerities, with lessons on Hindu gods, ayurveda, mantra, and Indian culture woven throughout. Through his journey of extremes, Rampuri takes us into the mystic heart of India. |
Sadhu - Wikipedia
Sadhu (Sanskrit: साधु, IAST: sādhu (male), sādhvī or sādhvīne (female), also spelled saddhu) is a religious ascetic, mendicant or any holy person in Hinduism and Jainism who has renounced …
5 things to know about sadhus - Hindu American Foundation
May 14, 2021 · From the Sanskrit root sadh, which means “make straight,” or “reach one’s goal,” the term sadhu refers to a mendicant, ascetic, or any holy person within Hinduism who has …
Sadhu and swami | Renunciation, Monasticism, & Asceticism
sadhu and swami, in India, a religious ascetic or holy person. The class of sadhus includes renunciants of many types and faiths. They are sometimes designated by the term swami …
Sadhus Meaning and Significance - Hindu Website
The Sadhus belong to the renunciant traditions of Hinduism and Jainism. Find here the meaning and significance of Sadhus, the ascetic people of India.
The Mystique of Naga Sadhus: Who They Are and What They …
Jan 19, 2025 · Naga Sadhus are one of the most mysterious and revered groups of ascetics in Hinduism, known for their deep spiritual dedication to Lord Shiva. Their origins can be traced …
Meet India's Holiest Men: The Sadhus - Culture Trip
May 10, 2018 · Usually draped in hues of saffron, their hardened faces marked with sacred ash and exuding an unmatched detachment from their surroundings, sadhus or sannyasis have …
Sadhus: Fact and Fiction of Holy Men of Varanasi and Kathmandu
Aug 29, 2023 · There are two broad groups of Hindu sādhus, based on which mythical deity they follow. Sādhus who worship Lord Shiva are called Shaivas, while followers of Lord Vishnu (or …
SADHUS, HINDU HOLY MEN - Facts and Details
SADHUS. Sacred charas “Sadhus” are wandering ascetics affiliated with a wide range of Hindu religious orders and schools. Found throughout India and Nepal, they are seen in towns and …
What is Sadhu? - Definition from Yogapedia
Dec 21, 2023 · Sadhus are often yogis, although not every yogi is a sadhu. They may also be called baba, which translates as “father,” “grandfather” or “uncle.” There are between four and …
Sadhus, Saints and Seers – What’s the Difference? - Isha Foundation
Aug 31, 2014 · Questioner: What is the difference between sadhus, saints, seers, and yogis, and where does enlightenment come in? Sadhguru: A saint is a being who has attained to a …
Sadhus, Holy Men of India - tarrdaniel.com
The sadhus radically renounce 'the world' in order to focus entirely on the Higher Reality beyond. They abstain from sex, cut all family ties, have no possessions, no house, wear little or no …
Sadhus of India - Sacred Sites: World Pilgrimage Guide
Notable among these long-time pilgrims are the sadhus. The Sanskrit term sadhu (pronounced sah-doo) refers to individuals who have chosen to live their lives apart from or on the edges of …
Who are the sadhus and what do they do? - Heimduo
Aug 27, 2019 · 2) Sadhus traditionally belong to the fourth ashram, or stage of life. The ultimate aim of life, according to Hindu texts, is to let go of worldly attachments, transcend the material …
Sadhu - Encyclopedia.com
May 14, 2018 · SYNONYMS: Baba, Jogi, Mahatma, Muni, Sant, Sanyasi, Swami, Tapasi, Tapsawi, Yati, Yogi. Identification. The term sadhu is applied individually to any one of the …
sadhu - ReligionFacts
Sadhus and swamis are not Hindu religious officials. Compared with Christianity, they are the counterpart of the hermit monk, not the minister. In fact, it is considered inauspicious (unlucky) …
Holy Men of India: Sadhus, Nagas and Babas - IndiaDivine.org
Feb 20, 2012 · Those who follow the fast track, mostly men, are the sadhus, the ‘holy men’ of India. For thousands of years they have been around. Once they must have been more …
Philosophy:Sadhu - HandWiki
A sadhu (IAST: sādhu (male), sādhvī or sādhvīne (female)), also spelled saddhu, is a religious ascetic, mendicant (monk) or any holy person in Hinduism and Jainism who has renounced …
Sadhu: Significance and symbolism - Wisdom Library
Jun 10, 2025 · In Buddhism, "Sadhu" signifies praise and approval, often used in spiritual contexts to honor individuals practicing Dhamma, commend virtuous actions, and express appreciation …
How do sadhus survive? - Hosh Yoga
Sadhus are ascetics or wandering monks in India known for renouncing worldly possessions and dedicating their lives to spiritual pursuits. The diet of sadhus varies tremendously according to …
Sadhu - Dharmapedia Wiki
Sadhu (IAST: sādhu (male), sādhvī or sādhvīne (female)), also spelled saddhu, is a religious ascetic, mendicant or any holy person in Hinduism and Jainism who has renounced the …
Sadhu - Wikipedia
Sadhu (Sanskrit: साधु, IAST: sādhu (male), sādhvī or sādhvīne (female), also spelled saddhu) is a religious ascetic, mendicant or any holy person in Hinduism and Jainism who has renounced …
5 things to know about sadhus - Hindu American Foundation
May 14, 2021 · From the Sanskrit root sadh, which means “make straight,” or “reach one’s goal,” the term sadhu refers to a mendicant, ascetic, or any holy person within Hinduism who has …
Sadhu and swami | Renunciation, Monasticism, & Asceticism
sadhu and swami, in India, a religious ascetic or holy person. The class of sadhus includes renunciants of many types and faiths. They are sometimes designated by the term swami …
Sadhus Meaning and Significance - Hindu Website
The Sadhus belong to the renunciant traditions of Hinduism and Jainism. Find here the meaning and significance of Sadhus, the ascetic people of India.
The Mystique of Naga Sadhus: Who They Are and What They …
Jan 19, 2025 · Naga Sadhus are one of the most mysterious and revered groups of ascetics in Hinduism, known for their deep spiritual dedication to Lord Shiva. Their origins can be traced …
Meet India's Holiest Men: The Sadhus - Culture Trip
May 10, 2018 · Usually draped in hues of saffron, their hardened faces marked with sacred ash and exuding an unmatched detachment from their surroundings, sadhus or sannyasis have …
Sadhus: Fact and Fiction of Holy Men of Varanasi and Kathmandu
Aug 29, 2023 · There are two broad groups of Hindu sādhus, based on which mythical deity they follow. Sādhus who worship Lord Shiva are called Shaivas, while followers of Lord Vishnu (or …
SADHUS, HINDU HOLY MEN - Facts and Details
SADHUS. Sacred charas “Sadhus” are wandering ascetics affiliated with a wide range of Hindu religious orders and schools. Found throughout India and Nepal, they are seen in towns and …
What is Sadhu? - Definition from Yogapedia
Dec 21, 2023 · Sadhus are often yogis, although not every yogi is a sadhu. They may also be called baba, which translates as “father,” “grandfather” or “uncle.” There are between four and …
Sadhus, Saints and Seers – What’s the Difference? - Isha Foundation
Aug 31, 2014 · Questioner: What is the difference between sadhus, saints, seers, and yogis, and where does enlightenment come in? Sadhguru: A saint is a being who has attained to a …
Sadhus, Holy Men of India - tarrdaniel.com
The sadhus radically renounce 'the world' in order to focus entirely on the Higher Reality beyond. They abstain from sex, cut all family ties, have no possessions, no house, wear little or no …
Sadhus of India - Sacred Sites: World Pilgrimage Guide
Notable among these long-time pilgrims are the sadhus. The Sanskrit term sadhu (pronounced sah-doo) refers to individuals who have chosen to live their lives apart from or on the edges of …
Who are the sadhus and what do they do? - Heimduo
Aug 27, 2019 · 2) Sadhus traditionally belong to the fourth ashram, or stage of life. The ultimate aim of life, according to Hindu texts, is to let go of worldly attachments, transcend the material …
Sadhu - Encyclopedia.com
May 14, 2018 · SYNONYMS: Baba, Jogi, Mahatma, Muni, Sant, Sanyasi, Swami, Tapasi, Tapsawi, Yati, Yogi. Identification. The term sadhu is applied individually to any one of the …
sadhu - ReligionFacts
Sadhus and swamis are not Hindu religious officials. Compared with Christianity, they are the counterpart of the hermit monk, not the minister. In fact, it is considered inauspicious (unlucky) …
Holy Men of India: Sadhus, Nagas and Babas - IndiaDivine.org
Feb 20, 2012 · Those who follow the fast track, mostly men, are the sadhus, the ‘holy men’ of India. For thousands of years they have been around. Once they must have been more …
Philosophy:Sadhu - HandWiki
A sadhu (IAST: sādhu (male), sādhvī or sādhvīne (female)), also spelled saddhu, is a religious ascetic, mendicant (monk) or any holy person in Hinduism and Jainism who has renounced …
Sadhu: Significance and symbolism - Wisdom Library
Jun 10, 2025 · In Buddhism, "Sadhu" signifies praise and approval, often used in spiritual contexts to honor individuals practicing Dhamma, commend virtuous actions, and express appreciation …
How do sadhus survive? - Hosh Yoga
Sadhus are ascetics or wandering monks in India known for renouncing worldly possessions and dedicating their lives to spiritual pursuits. The diet of sadhus varies tremendously according to …
Sadhu - Dharmapedia Wiki
Sadhu (IAST: sādhu (male), sādhvī or sādhvīne (female)), also spelled saddhu, is a religious ascetic, mendicant or any holy person in Hinduism and Jainism who has renounced the …
