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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 the worldly life. They are sometimes alternatively referred to as yogi, sannyasi or vairagi.
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 (Sanskrit svami, “master”), which refers especially to an ascetic who has been initiated into a specific religious order, such as the Ramakrishna Mission.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Sadhus (Hindu holy men) dominate the melas. They arrive from all over India and set up camps near the Ganges, where they pray, meditate, give blessings, do yoga, chant mantras and engage in discourses on various matters.
Jan 27, 2011 · An overview of the origins, types, and functions of Hindu holy men and women, from ancient to modern times. The web page covers various topics such as the caste system, the renunciation ideal, the mythology, the hagiography, the visual arts, and the encounters with the West. It also provides references to other sources and resources on this topic.
May 10, 2018 · Learn about the history, practices and traditions of sadhus, the ascetics who dedicate their lives to Hinduism and seek moksha or liberation. Discover how they become sadhus, what they wear, what they eat, and how they live in poverty and isolation.
- Sridevi Nambiar
In Indian religions, a rishi ( Sanskrit: ऋषि IAST: ṛṣi) is an accomplished and enlightened person. They find mentions in various Vedic texts. Rishis are believed to have composed hymns of the Vedas.
Jun 27, 2013 · Known as sadhu (the Hindu nomenclature for monk) or assanyasi, yogi, muni, swami, rishi, tapasvi, tyagi, baba and guru, they are the votaries of the Vedic spiritual heritage and represent the essence of Hindu spiritualism.
