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saddhu

/ˈsɑː.duː/

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noun

/ˈsɑː.duː/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее аскетического святого человека в индуизме, который отрекся от мирской жизни для достижения духовных целей.

A noun referring to an ascetic holy man in Hinduism, who has renounced worldly life to pursue spiritual goals.

  1. Hindu ascetic holy manC1formal

    A religious ascetic or holy person in Hinduism who has renounced worldly life and possessions to pursue spiritual goals.

    ruСадху

    • The saddhu sat in meditation by the river Ganges.
    • Many pilgrims seek blessings from a saddhu during their journey.
    • The saddhu wore simple saffron robes and carried a begging bowl.

    Synonymsasceticholy manmendicantrenunciantsannyasiyogi