sadhu

sadhu Definition

sa·dhu (sä′do̵̅o̅′)

noun

a Hindu ascetic or holy man, often one who travels from place to place begging

Etymology: Sans < sādhu, straight, able < IE base *sēdh-, to go straight to a goal > Gr ithyein, to go straight

sadhu Usage Examples

Converse of object

involve: Then there are the cases of supernaturalism which do not involve shifty sadhus, but more complex and fascinating psychological motives than mere greed.

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