Aghori

Mayur Kalbag

A motivational speaker, leadership coach and behavioural trainer by profession. However, apart from this, his true passion is imagining, exploring and then articulating new realms of philosophical fction and spiritualism through writing. He always had an inner and deep urge to explore the life of Monks, Yogis or Sadhus and especially those living and meditating in the Himalayan Mountains which got awakened especially when he travelled to the base of the Kailash Mountain. His book “Aghori : an untold story” is a story based on

Shiv Bhakts

The path to being an Aghori sadhu is a culture dated around the start of human civilization. Aghori Sadhus are said to be on a path of Spiritual evolution, awakening and enlightenment, so to unite with the ultimate Lord Shiva. They have evolved beyond the materialistic world, due to their intense meditations and sadhanas. It has unlocked the potential of their body, mind, soul to another dimension of living. They have understood the mature aspects of life, perception of death, having no desire, no needs, no regrets, no materialistic infatuations. It’s a tough path to follow and Aghori Sadhus give themselves

Aghori

/ sanskrit defnition /

AGHORA: Fearless

AGHORI: He/she who is not fearful

Cannibalism

Aghori sadhus have a very diferent take on life. They believe they live in world full of nature-living beings as a gift from god, a world that doesn’t need to rely on man-made systems. Therefore, Aghoris don’t prefer killing living organisms, plants or animals, for their own need. Being naturalists, they eat dead human fesh to survive. Eating something that nobody likes to eat is a form of sadhana that brings them closer to nature.

Cremation grounds

Aghoris live and meditate on cremation grounds generally at midnight. They like being in an isolated space to avoid publicity or any social presence during their sadhanas. Aghoris reside at such a paranormal driven place to meditate and open their bodies to energies beyond our conscious. Being such fearless beings, they easily connect to other paranormal activities at the cremation grounds, alien to living presence.

Skull and Stick

Aghori Sadhus are generally seen carrying a human skull along with them. It is used as a “Yantra“ or tool to chant mantras, to meditate and organise with spiritual beings. The skull also acts a bowl to eat and drink from for their survival. Simultaeneously, they also tend to carry a human thigh bone which acts as a walking stick.

Advancement

The real advancement of any human being is when they let go of any desires and needs. Aghori have a diferent philosophy of life. They have a need for spiritual pleasure, rather than intellectual, physical or materialistic needs. Which has led them come to the point where they have controls over certain elements of nature. Today they are more advanced in the terms of mental power, physiological changes, intellectual ability and in physical appearance.