The mystics, ascetics, and saints of India : a study of Sadhuism, with an account of the Yogis, Sanyasis, Bairagis, and other strange Hindu sectarians (1905)
Oman, John Campbell, 1841-1911 · London : T. F. Unwin · leaf 59
i-dences only to aprivileged few, whohave some hereditary claim or pecuniary interest in theestablishment. As a rule, the sadhus adopt a life of easy, irresponsibleindolence and mendicancy. Their calendar of fairs andfestivals is comprehensive and accurate. They knowwell how to time their devious… … SADHUS BEFORE THE PUBLIC AT FAIRS and where they may be studied to advantage as regardsthe peculiarities of their costume and external appearancegenerally. Leaving out of account, for the present, the thoughts,motives, beliefs, hopes, and aspirations of the sadhus, letus take a superficial survey…
Hinduism · Asceticism -- Hinduism · Mysticism -- India · Sadhus -- India · Hindu sects · India -- Religious life and customs
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