What is the goal of Aghori?
The Aghoris’ ultimate aim is to break away from the cycle of rebirth. In order not to fear death, they are found roaming the land of the dead which are the burning ghats. This is done to constantly remind themselves that death is the ultimate end no matter what you do in life.
What language is Aghori?
Sanskrit
The Aghori (from Sanskrit अघोर aghora; lit. ‘”not-fearful”, “fearless”‘) are a small group of ascetic Shaiva sadhus based in India. They engage in post-mortem rituals.
Why do people become Naga Sadhus?
Attaining perfection in these arts is necessary because they are protectors of the religion and are considered warriors,” Puri said. The sadhus become “mahapurush” (great men) after three years of training at the akharas. If selected to become Nagas, they take the holy dip in the Ganga and discard their clothes.
What is the life of Aghori Baba after seeing Naga sadhu?
It is said that after seeing Naga Sadhu, Aghori Baba’s darsghan are equivalent to seeing the Lord Shiva. Aghori live the life of nomad and mostly they reside near crematorium, take bath in the cremation ashes and eat putrid flesh of corpses and drink out of human skulls.
What is the difference between Aghoris and Naga Sadhus?
Some Naga Sadhus are vegetarian also. So, we can say that both Naga Sadhus and Aghoris eat meat but only Aghori baba’s consume human flesh. They focus on peace. Aghoris are the form of Lord Shiva and there is a belief that the Aghori baba are the living form of Lord Shiva in the Kaliyuga.
Is it difficult to become a Naga sadhu?
There are many such stringent rules which needs to be followed by every Naga Sadhu. The process is so unbearable, laborious, stiff and difficult that materialistic person becoming a Naga Sadhu is almost impossible.
Why do Naga Sadhus practice celibacy?
Naga Sadhus do not like to live near the societies of common people in order to avoid the influence of lust, sex, and worldly attractions. They renounce the materialistic world and practice celibacy to escape from the cycle of birth and death, and to attend salvation.