SADHU

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SADHU

In Hinduism, sadhu is a common term for a mystic,an ascetic, practitioner of yoga (yogi) and/or wandering monks. The sadhu is solely dedicated to achieving the fourth and final Hindu goal of life, moksha (liberation), through meditation and contemplation.

Sadhu is usually referred to as “Baba” by common people. The word ‘baba’ also means father, or uncle, in many Indian languages. Sometimes the respectful suffix ‘ji’ may also be added after baba, to give greater respect to the renunciate. Sadhus often wear ochre-colored clothing, symbolizing renunciation.

There are 4 or 5 million Sadhus in India today and they are still widely respected: revered for their holiness.Sadhus are not unified in their practices. Some live in the mountains alone for years at a time, eating only a few bananas. Others walk around with one hand in the air for decades. Still others partake in the religious consumption of charas (hand-made cannabis hashish) and contemplate the cosmic nature and presence of God in the smoke patterns.

Sadhus engage in a wide variety of religious practices. Some practice extreme asceticism while others mainly focus on praying, chanting or meditating.

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Scott d'Almeida

brilliant
manumint replied

thanks:)
lroof

very interesting…great work!
manumint replied

thanks:)
linaji

I LIVED WITH THEM.. YOU ARE BRILL.. THIS IS KILLER.. PLEASE SEE OUR GROUP.. VAVOOM
manumint replied

thanks for your comment:)
Leyenda

there’s a group called “Ethnic Art.” I was just looking at it, wishing I could join it. Maybe you should submit this.
manumint replied

thank you:)
Rhinovangogh

Good for you and thanks for sharing this wonderful capture .
manumint replied

thanks, glad ya like it:)
banrai

great image and narrative
manumint replied

thanks:)
peter

Really enjoyed the image and narrative. I think there’s a lot to like about a society that so values those who seek enlightenment/liberation.
manumint replied

Thanks for your comment, glad ya like it:)
mando13

HEY ADD TO 60’sGLORY group
manumint replied

thank you:)
SURYADI .

brilliant colors
manumint replied

thanks:)
annacuypers

Fantastic image, love the way people think in India, shanti baba !
manumint replied

thanks for your comment:)
theStalker

interesting
manumint replied

thanks:)
Antanas

lovely work
manumint replied

thank you:)
Dinni H

great shot! lovely colors and description .
manumint replied

Thanks Dinni:)
mando13

I lived in Northern India in ‘72 for some time and it was an unforgettable time in my life. This shot was a daily reality back then and you have brought a big warm smile to my being manumint
manumint replied

Thanks for your comment, i’m glad that you like this pic and it brought back some good memories to you:) I took this pic in Manimahesh region of Himachal(north India).
HansBellani

Marvelous.
manumint replied

Thanks Hans:)
naishh

very nice picture and really informative description…....
manumint replied

Thank you:)
linaji
manumint replied

Thank you for this feature:)
Ushna Sardar
manumint replied

Thank you so much for this feature:)
fuzonlab

Superb portrait… Loved the shot… :-)
Sharon Mau

Your literary work is interesting and wonderfully inspirational and your photograph is fascinating. Congratulations on your feature. I think many would be surprised to know there are Sadhu here on Maui.

Aloha e Malama pono,

Sharon
Namaste :)))
Kimba Vetten
manumint replied

Thank you so much for this feature:)
Colin Trebble

Congratulations on your feature, keep them coming!
manumint replied

Thank you so much:)
Alessandro Pinto

great character…. great shot!