sadhu
/ˈsɑːduː/
noun
- A holy person in Hinduism who has given up worldly possessions and lives a simple, spiritual life.
- The sadhu taught his followers about peace and detachment from material things.
- The sadhu sat in meditation by the river, wearing only a simple orange robe.
- Many pilgrims seek blessings from a sadhu during their journey to the temple.