Definitions
- A Hindu ascetic who has renounced worldly possessions and lives a life of austerity. - A wandering holy man who seeks spiritual enlightenment through meditation and devotion. - A person who has dedicated their life to the pursuit of spiritual knowledge and liberation.
- A Hindu ascetic who has renounced worldly desires and attachments. - A person who has taken vows of poverty, celibacy, and renunciation of material possessions. - A wandering monk who seeks spiritual liberation through meditation and devotion.
List of Similarities
- 1Both sadhu and sannyasi are Hindu ascetics who have renounced worldly possessions and desires.
- 2Both seek spiritual enlightenment through meditation and devotion.
- 3Both may lead a life of austerity and simplicity.
- 4Both may wander from place to place in search of spiritual knowledge and liberation.
What is the difference?
- 1Vows: Sannyasi takes vows of poverty, celibacy, and renunciation of material possessions, while sadhu may or may not take such vows.
- 2Lifestyle: Sannyasi may live in an ashram or community of like-minded individuals, while sadhu may lead a more solitary life.
- 3Appearance: Sadhu is often associated with wearing saffron robes and having long hair and beard, while sannyasi may wear white or orange robes.
- 4Tradition: Sadhu is more commonly associated with the Shaivism tradition, while sannyasi is more commonly associated with the Vedanta tradition.
Remember this!
Sadhu and sannyasi are both Hindu ascetics who have renounced worldly possessions and desires in pursuit of spiritual knowledge and liberation. While they share many similarities, there are differences in their etymology, vows, lifestyle, appearance, and tradition.
