Vairagi is a
Hindu sect who follow
Vaishnavism
Vaishnavism () ), also called Vishnuism, is one of the major Hindu denominations, Hindu traditions, that considers Vishnu as the sole Para Brahman, supreme being leading all other Hindu deities, that is, ''Mahavishnu''. It is one of the majo ...
.
Celibate
Celibacy (from Latin ''caelibatus'') is the state of voluntarily being unmarried, sexually abstinent, or both. It is often in association with the role of a religious official or devotee. In its narrow sense, the term ''celibacy'' is applied on ...
ascetic
Asceticism is a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from worldly pleasures through self-discipline, self-imposed poverty, and simple living, often for the purpose of pursuing spiritual goals. Ascetics may withdraw from the world for their pra ...
s of Vaishnav Sampradaya are called Vairagi or Bairagi.
[Brian Duignan, ''Sadhu and swami'', Encyclopædia Britannica]
/ref>[Gerald James Larson (1995), India's Agony Over Religion, State University of New York Press, , page 116]
History
The ''Vairagi'' term was first adopted by vaishnavas of Ramanandi Sampradaya.[Gerald James Larson (1995), India's Agony Over Religion, State University of New York Press, , page 116] Later, it became the identity of followers of all four Vaishnava sampradayas.
See also
* Bairagi Brahmin (caste)
Bairagi Brahmin or Vaishnav Bairagi or Vaishnav Brahmin is a Hindu caste. They are Hindu priests. They are sedentary rasik (temple dwelling or temple priest) Brahmin members of the Vaishnava sampradayas, especially the Ramanandi Sampradaya. ...
* Bairagi (raga)
:
Bairagi (raga), also known as Bairagi bhairav, is a Hindustani classical raga.
Thaat: Bhairav
Jati: Audav
Aaroh:
Avroh:
Pakad:
Vadi: ma
Samvadi: Sa
Time: Early morning
Film Songs
Language:Hindi
Language:Tamil
Note that ...
References
{{Reflist
Hindu denominations