History Of Aghori Sadhus: What Is Their True Purpose

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Aghori Sadhus are devotees of Lord Shiva who follow unconventional lifestyles

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Their history is derived from traditions that date back to the eighth-century saint Baba Kinaram, who is regarded as the founder of the Aghoris

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The Aghoris live on cremation sites and adopt extreme lifestyles

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They perform tantric rituals and consume food and drinks from human skulls as part of rituals

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They are also known for smearing their body with human ashes and eating flesh from human corpses

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They strive for spiritual enlightenment and escape from the circle of rebirth

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A true Aghori looks way above social norms and recognizes everything in the universe as one single entity

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They promote letting go of one's ego and material possessions to advance spiritually

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Aghoris believe death to be an essential part of life and a way to liberation

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