Thursday, July 10, 2008

Sadhu: Indian holy man



A sadhu, or Hindu holy man, emerges from a swim in the River Ganges near Allahabad, India.
In Hinduism, sadhu is a common term for an ascetic or practitioner of yoga (yogi) who has given up pursuit of the first three Hindu goals of life: kama (enjoyment), artha (practical objectives) and even dharma (duty). The sadhu is solely dedicated to achieving moksha (liberation) through meditation and contemplation of God. Sadhus often wear ochre-colored clothing, symbolizing renunciation.

'Sādhu!' is also a Sanskrit term used as an exclamation for something novel.
I love this pic. Check out that water..

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