sadhu
/'sɑ:du:/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A Hindu ascetic holy man: A "sadhu" is a religious ascetic or mendicant in Hinduism who has renounced worldly life to pursue spiritual goals, often characterized by simple living, meditation, and devotion.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The sadhu sat by the river, deep in meditation.
- Many pilgrims travel to Varanasi to seek blessings from the sadhus.
- He left his corporate job to live the life of a wandering sadhu.
Advanced Usage
- "To take the vows of a sadhu": to formally renounce worldly life and become an ascetic.
- After years of spiritual seeking, he decided to take the vows of a sadhu.
Variants and Related Words
- Sadhavi (noun): A female ascetic or holy woman in Hinduism.
- The sadhavi was equally revered by the community.
- Sadhana (noun): Spiritual practice or discipline.
- His daily sadhana included hours of meditation and scriptural study.
Synonyms
- Ascetic: A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstains from worldly pleasures for religious reasons.
- Mendicant: A beggar, especially one who begs for religious reasons; a friar.
- Sannyasi: In Hinduism, a person in the final stage of life who has renounced all worldly attachments.
Related Phrases
- Holy man: A general term for a man recognized as being virtuous, pious, or saintly.
- Renunciant: A person who formally rejects or gives up something, especially worldly pursuits.
Related Idioms
- "To live like a sadhu": To live an extremely simple, austere, and spiritual life, often implying a lack of material possessions.
- Since his retirement, he has been living like a sadhu, with few belongings and a focus on inner peace.