Avadhuta
Avadhuta (अवधूत is a term from the
Dharmic Religions of
India referring to a somewhat
eccentric type of
mystic or
saint who has risen above bodily-consciousness, duality, and worldly concerns and acts without consideration for standard social etiquette. Such personalities are considered to be free from the consciousness of the
ego, and to 'roam free like a child' over the face of the earth. An avadhut does not identify with their body or mind. Such a person is said to be pure consciousness in human form. Avadhuts play a significant role in the history of a number of
Yoga,
Vedanta and
Bhakti traditions. It is also a common
Marathi name.
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Avadhuta
Avadhuta (Sanskrit) [from ava-dhu to shake off] Shaken off, dispelled, rejected, as applied to evil spirits or enemies; also applied to plants shaken by the wind. As a noun, one who has shaken off himself worldly feeling and shackling ties. Also one of the six degrees or stages of asceticism.