Sadhus

Word SADHUS
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Definitions and meanings of "Sadhus"

What do we mean by sadhus?

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).

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The word "sadhus" in example sentences

He went off into the jungle and hooked up with a handful of other homeless homeys -- aka sadhus -- who were doing various practices to prove that they were not the body. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Among the most faithful here are the so-called sadhus, or holy men, who cover themselves in ash to represent that in the end that's all we are. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Some of the wandering ascetics in India known as sadhus smoke charas out of a clay chillu. ❋ Nazma Muller (2008)

Jitendra Prakash/Reuters Holy men, known as "sadhus," had stripes on their faces as they sang celebratory songs on the banks of the Ganga River in the northern Indian city of Allahabad. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The 'sadhus' that western tourists encounter are quite likely to be free loaders - as the genuine holy men are hidden in the mountains needs clearing up ❋ Sam Jordison (2005)

MNS activists beat 'sadhus' for their remarks against Raj Thackeray ❋ Unknown (2010)

Riot police and commandos are also on guard, especially when the ghat must be cleared of normal pilgrims for the naked, ash-smeared "sadhus" or holy men, to lead bathing on the four most auspicious days of the festival. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Nooriya Haveliwala pretended to faint to delay medical test, say cops MNS activists beat 'sadhus' for their remarks against Raj Thackeray ❋ Unknown (2010)

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