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Indian Sadhu

The Sanskrit terms sādhu ("good man") refer to renouncers who have chosen to live lives apart from or on the edges of society to focus on their own s...
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The Sanskrit terms sādhu ("good man") refer to renouncers who have chosen to live lives apart from or on the edges of society to focus on their own spiritual practices.
The ruggedness of the sadhu life deters many from following the sadhu path. Such practices as the obligatory early morning bath in the cold mountains require a detachment from common luxuries. After the bath, sadhus gather around the dhuni, or holy fireplace, and begin with their prayers and meditation for the day.
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