Informations about Nagas

**orlando** · 13 May 2006, 02:06 AM

Namaste all.
I am interested to "warrior-ascetics" Nagas.They fascinate me.I saw some photos:naked and with the body full of ash.I did read something about them.Please could someone give informations about these shaivites sadhus?
Regards,
Orlando.

**sarabhanga** · 14 May 2006, 08:00 AM

Om namo Narayana!

**Singhi Kaya** · 14 May 2006, 08:14 AM

here's a link from sarabhangas own site before he can post

http://www.adolphus.nl/sadhus/shiva.html

It has few lines and nice photos on the major shaiva sadhus.
I'll ask you to explore the full site as it is a treat~most well orhanized. Has lots on vaishnava sadhus as well

Nagas in particular are regarded as protectors of Sanatana dharma and I have read that in middle ages in height of moslem agregation they fought and gave thier lives with ease to protect the dharma. May be more experienced members can refer to articles if this is true. In that case they deserve special respect among all respected sadhus.

**sarabhanga** · 16 May 2006, 09:28 AM

Hara Hara! Mahadeva!

See also: sarabhanga/creation.html

**orlando** · 18 May 2006, 08:47 AM

Namaste all.
Shri Sarabhanga,I am afraid to ask this questions:what did happen to the sexual organ of the naga in the image you posted?
Regards,
Orlando.

**sarabhanga** · 18 May 2006, 09:27 PM

Sorry Orlando, but I am sworn to secrecy.

**orlando** · 13 June 2006, 12:46 PM

Namaste all.
Shri Sarabhanga,I am curious to know a thing.I already know that some white western became sadhus;are there western nagas in India?
If I am not wrong,somewhere in hindunet forum you told that your gurus are nagas.Maybe you personally know that naga without sexual organ in the photo you attached.If it so, and if it is not a secred,may I know the name of that naga?Just curious.

Regards,
Orlando.

**sarabhanga** · 17 June 2006, 02:19 AM

Namaste Orlando,

The Naga Akharas have not traditionally allowed "foreigners" to become Nagas. My own Samskara is Avadhuta (effectively a standard Sannyasin). The Avahan Akhara, however, has in recent years allowed the initiation of western Nagas.

The previous photograph was taken in Varanasi, and the Naga belongs to Juna Akhara, but I do not recall his name.

It is rare for Nagas to undergo actual castration, but their commitment to Brahmacarya is total, and the normal procreative desires and functions are strenuously denied by their practice of special Kriyas.

**orlando** · 17 June 2006, 11:42 AM

Namaste Shri Sarabhanga.
Thanks you very much for the explanation and for the photo.Very interesting.
Regards,
Orlando.

**orlando** · 29 June 2006, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by sarabhanga

Namaste Orlando,

The Naga Akharas have not traditionally allowed "foreigners" to become Nagas. My own Samskara is Avadhuta (effectively a standard Sannyasin). The Avahan Akhara, however, has in recent years allowed the initiation of western Nagas.

The previous photograph was taken in Varanasi, and the Naga belongs to Juna Akhara, but I do not recall his name.

It is rare for Nagas to undergo actual castration, but their commitment to Brahmacarya is total, and the normal procreative desires and functions are strenuously denied by their practice of special Kriyas.

Namaste Shri Sarabhanga.
Fortunately I copied in a CD the image of Shri Yamuna Giri before you deleted it.

I have two questions:
1)Ia the total nudity a strict rule for the nagas?
2)are they "dangerous" like Aghori Sadhus or can I expect a good convesation with a Naga?

P.S:I really admire your discretion.

Regards,
Orlando.