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Sadhu : Shibananda

 

 

 

 

 

. Shibananda is a sadhu. More precisely, he is a Ramanandi, he belongs to the community set up in compliance with the teachings of Ramananda, a philosopher who lived in Kashi during the 15th century.

. The followers are also called Vairagi, those who are indifferent to the world, and Avadhuta, those who gave up everything. His deep blue eyes glance at you with a rare gentleness. And his kindness towards people is as gentle as his wit.

.  How to become a sadhu? Why?  How do they live?

.  Which are the answers that a wise can bring to us?