clothing in Hinduism and white or nothing in Jainism, symbolising their sannyasa (renunciation of worldly possessions). A female mendicant in Hinduism and Jainism is often called a sadhvi, or in some texts as aryika.

In Sikhism, a person who has become Brahmgiani is considered a sadhu. However, asceticism, celibacy and begging are prohibited in Sikhism.

Etymology

The term sadhu (Sanskrit:

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