sadhu
/ˈsɑːduː/noun
उच्चारण साडू
साधु, संत
Core word
noun
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a Hindu holy man who has given up ordinary life and possessions and lives a simple religious life, often on gifts from others
साधु, संत
- Thousands of sadhus gathered at the Kumbh Mela.
- A sadhu sat meditating on the bank of the Ganga.
- A sadhu with long matted hair sat quietly beside the temple.
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- The sadhu accepted a bowl of rice and a cup of water from the villagers.
- Pilgrims touched the feet of the sadhu as he passed by.