Who can give us moksha?

He knows that Krishna is the Supreme One, the only One capable of granting moksha.

Can anyone become an Aghori?

It takes about 12 years to become a Naga Sadhu and Aghori. Naga Sadhu stay in the Akhara’s and have to pass difficult examinations of Akhara’s to become a monk. But to become an Aghori baba, penance has to be done in the crematorium and they spend several years of their life in the crematorium with great difficulty.

Can a guru give moksha?

A guru is merely a catalyst, not a means to moksha. So yes, you can define your own concepts, knowledge, philosophy and principles and live by it. And as long as you do that diligently, and in a sustained manner, moksha is guaranteed.

How to achieve moksha (liberation from suffering)?

According to Aghori tradition, moksha (liberation from suffering) is achieved through complete renunciation of one’s personal identity and in this process, one must confront the nature of body including encounters with faeces, urine, phelgm and other bodily fluids.

Should the Aghoris be left on their own?

Aghoris seek an ascetic lifestyle, and as long as their practices do not cause harm to the rest of the population, it is imperative that they are left on their own, as is their wish. Stay updated with all the insights. Navigate news, 1 email day.

Who are Aghoris and sadhus?

Aghoris live on the margins of societies, choosing to make places with extreme weather conditions – deserts, caves, the mountains in the Himalayas—their homes. In holy cities such as Varanasi, which are the centre points of holy rites, the sadhus live in cemeteries and other places where most people don’t willingly choose to venture.

What is the Aghoris’ motive for their practices?

Despite these cannibalistic diet and rituals involving the dead, the Aghoris have the same motive for their practices as any other theist—seeking God. Aghoris seek an ascetic lifestyle, and as long as their practices do not cause harm to the rest of the population, it is imperative that they are left on their own, as is their wish.