Mysterious constitution of Digambar Naga ascetics will make you sweat, know why they follow such strict rules

Lifestyle News Desk, It is said about Naga Sadhus, 'Underneath is the earth, above is Amber, in the middle is roaming form of Dutt Digambar'. The secret of Naga culture is like breath, which is new every time. Just as the breath is integral to and penetrates the body, Naga culture is also deeply ingrained in Sanatan Dharma. Naga culture has been presented to the society as a mystery for thousands of years. Playing the role of a servant and then transforming into a great man while still being a servant, this distinction is achieved only by the Nagas. After spending 12 years inside a great man, then Pind Daan is performed by performing the rites of Naga Sadhus.

Importance of 108 in Naga culture
One hundred and eight dips are taken so understand that a rosary of one hundred and eight Rudrakshas, ​​each in the form of a bead, purifies the Rudraksha in the form of a bath. Naga Sadhus are formed after many actions. Where do Naga Sadhus come from and where do they go? They go to caves, seas, rivers, forests. Live in old temples and monasteries, whenever Kumbh is celebrated, they come to Ujjain, Haridwar, Nashik and Prayagraj.

their clothes are ashes
According to Guru tradition, when the time is complete, Naga Digambar monks are made. It is mandatory to serve the Guru for 12 years, otherwise he will not know the dignity of the Guru. There are mantras for offering ashes, which are worn on the body. There is a mantra to remove ashes, when Naga monks take bath in Ganga, then all the ashes come off. Ashes are their clothing, the need for clothes arises due to culture and rituals. Thirty-three crore Gods and Goddesses bless not only the Nagas but the entire universe. There are 6 types of processes of Sannyasa and Sanskar. If you are in Ujjain, Nashik and Prayagraj, the city of Mahakal, then you can take the initiation of Sannyasa.

Ganga water also becomes sacred
The universe is born from the earth, the water of Ganga becomes sacred because Naga monks perform severe penance. Be it cold, rain or heat. Naga Baba who is a Digambara takes bath. When a Naga Sanyasi goes to take a bath, the feeling is like that of a child, as in childhood we are born naked. Being naked is not called Naga Baba. After giving up clothes and doing a lot of penance, our form becomes Digambara. The sky is their roof while Mother Earth is their bed. In penance, Naga ascetics sit on the ground with their ashes applied on them.

Lord Shankar lives in this form
Lord Shankar also remains in this form. There is no illusion among Naga Sannyasis. The one who gave birth to us is also a mother, but when she has retired, then whom will we consider as our mother? That is why we consider Mother Earth as our mother and sleep in her lap. The sky is clear and pure, it is our canopy. They do penance for 24 hours and are given complete training. They are taught penance and bhajan mantras. One hundred and eight dips are taken because the Nagas consider Lord Shankar as their favorite god because he himself had no illusions. One hundred and eight Mund garlands are worn and dip is taken one hundred and eight times in the name of the Goddess. Bhabhuti is offered because it is the form of Mahadev.

Not everyone can become a Naga Sadhu
Not everyone can become a Naga Sanyasi, unless there is the grace of Mahakaal, no one can become one. There are bloody Naga Baba in Mahakaal. In earlier times, Naga monks had to take up weapons to protect their religion. Gods and Goddesses come to Kumbh because Naga Sanyasis get strength from the power of Gods and only then they are able to perform difficult penance and austerity. For this, the blessings of God or the blessings of Gurudev or Ishta Devta are necessary. Naga Baba does not and should not tell about his secret. Be it severe cold, rain or scorching heat, Naga Sadhus get divine power from within. There is a twelve year test to see whether this Naga will become a Digambara or not. Have to go through different processes.