1. Hinduism - Origin, Culture and Practices
... . Often he goes on pilgrimage. His wife may accompany him, but all sexual relationships are forbidden. Vanaprashta literally means "forest-dweller". Lastly is Sannyasa or "renounced life". This position is traditionally available only to men who exhibit the qualities of a Brahmana. The man would leave home and family and was prohibited from seeing his wife again. Considered civilly dead ... to wander, living a life dependent on God alone. The Sannyasis are conspicuous in their saffron dress. They are often called sadhus (holy people) In Hinduism, the lotus primarily represents beauty and...
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