Titles and occupations in Hinduism Titles and occupations in Hinduism An Abhyasi is a spiritual seeker in the esoteric Eastern mystical traditions. The word Abhyasi means "one who practises" in Sanskrit. ...more on Wikipedia about "Abhyasi"
In Hindu and Buddhist theology as it pertains to reincarnation, an anagami (or anaagaamii) is a "non-returner"; after death, he will not be reborn back into the human world, and will instead appear in one of the Brahma worlds called the Pure Abodes. He will attain Nirvana there. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anagami"
Bhagat refers to a Holy Person who leads humanity towards God. A Bhagat is an Eastern equivalent to a Christian Saint. A Bhagat may also be a Guru in which case he would have a huge following or Sangat. A Bhagat does not usually preach to attract supporters but preach to highlight injustices in practises of the world. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bhagat"
Devadasi (in Sanskrit "servant of god") is a religious practice still found in some Hindu communities, especially in southern India, whereby at young girls are "married" to a deity or a temple. Devadasi proper should not be confused with rajadasis and other types of dancers. The institution of devadasi-like professions are also known by various other local terms. Several examples drawn from different regions and languages are: ...more on Wikipedia about "Devadasi"
A guru (गुरू Sanskrit) is a teacher in Hinduism, Buddhism or Sikhism. Based on a long line of philosophical understanding as to the importance of knowledge, the guru is seen in these religions as a sacred conduit, or a way to self-realization. In India and among people of Hindu, Buddhist, or Sikh belief, the title retains a hallowed meaning. ...more on Wikipedia about "Guru"
(Guru/temp) A guru (गुरू Sanskrit) is a teacher in Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. It is based on a long line of philosophical understandings of the importance of knowledge and that the teacher, guru, is the sacred conduit to self-realization. Today in India and among people of Hindu, Buddhist, or Sikh persuasion, the title retains its significant hallowed space. ...more on Wikipedia about "Guru/temp"
A Mantrik or mantric is someone who specializes in practicing mantra. In India the word mantrik & similar names are synonymous with magician in different languages. Generally a mantrik is supposed to derive his powers from the use of charms, mantras, spells and other devious methods. A Hindu mantrik is known to worship Kali and is often mentioned in the same breath as tantric, though there are subtle differences. ...more on Wikipedia about "Mantrik"
In Hinduism, a Rishi ( ) is a sage and/or seer who "heard" (cf. shruti) the hymns of the Vedas from the Supreme Being Brahman while he was in deep meditation. A rishi can be regarded as a combination of a patriarch, a priest, a preceptor, an author of Vedic hymns, a sage, a saint, an ascetic, a prophet and a hermit into a single person. ...more on Wikipedia about "Rishi"
In Hinduism, sadhu is a common term for a renounced ascetic or practitioner of yoga (yogi) who has given up pursuit of the first three Hindu goals of life: kama (pleasure), artha (wealth and power) and even dharma (duty). The sadhu is solely dedicated to achieving moksha (liberation) through meditation and contemplation of God. Although the term Sadhu has its roots in Hinduism it is also used for followers of other religions, if they live a Sadhu life. The most famous non-hinduist Sadhu was probably the Christian Sadhu Sadhu Sundar Singh and there are Sadhus in Sikhism as well. ...more on Wikipedia about "Sadhu"
In Roman Catholic doctrine, a Saint ( rel. cap.) is a term used to refer to deceased person who in life contributed substantially to the cause of Christianity, and is to be officially regarded as a holy person. ...more on Wikipedia about "Saint"
Shaunaka (a patronym of Shunaka "little dog", the name of a Rishi) is the name applied to teachers, and to a Shakha of the Atharvaveda. It is especially the name of a celebrated Sanskrit grammarian, author of the Rigveda-Pratishakya, the , the and other works. He is claimed as the teacher of Katyayana and especially of Ashvalayana, and is said to have united the Bashkala and Shakala Shakhas of the Rigveda. In legend, he is sometimes identified with Gritsamada, a Vedic Rishi. According to the Vishnu Purana, Shaunaka was the son of Gritsamada, and invented the system of the four Hindu castes. ...more on Wikipedia about "Shaunaka"
Swami is a primarily Hindu honorific, loosely akin to "master". It is derived from the Sanskrit language and means "owner of oneself", denoting complete mastery over instinctive and lower urges. It is a title added to one's name to emphasize learning and, of course, mastery of a specific field of knowledge, most often religious and/or spiritual. Many great yogis and gurus (teachers) of the Hindu tradition hold the title of Swami along with their names, as Swami Vivekananda or Swami Sivananda. ...more on Wikipedia about "Swami"
Vatul (Vathul / Vatula / Vathula) is a Sanskrit word that has several meanings including "enlightened, lashed by the wind to the point of losing one's sanity, god's madcap, detached from the world, and seeker of truth." The terms Vatul and Baul are applied to mystics, originally Hindu and Sufi- Muslim respectively, who dedicated their lives to the quest for spiritual harmony and experience. ...more on Wikipedia about "Vatul"
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