Forbidden to last more than 3 days, alms from only seven houses … Know how many types of monks and how are their rules in Mahakumbh – Mahakumbh 2025 Kumbh Prayagraj Akhada Sadhu Aur Aur Sanyasi Rule Dashnami Akhada Sanyasi NTCPVPP

Prayagraj is discussed around the world by organizing Mahakumbh. The tradition of Dasnami Naga ascetics has special significance in this huge religious event. Che Saints are not only the protector of Sanatan, but also the inspiration of spirituality. Historian Yadunath has recorded the historical and religious significance of this tradition in his books very clearly. It is also underlined by writer Dhananjay Chopra in his book “Kumbh in India”.

Dashanami Naga Saints is part of a specific tradition established by Adi Shankaracharya. This tradition divides the ascetics into four departments. This is not only a classification of tradition, but it is also the basis of the level of spiritual progress of ascetics. The classification of these ascetics is classified as cosmopolitan, multiplicity, goose and Paramhansa.

Cuttle: These are those monks who are completely free from worldly fascination and live in the forests. Religious thinking, worship, and meditation are engaged in meditation. They do not participate in any journey or social activities and they depend on what is found in begging.

Bahudak: Bahudak monks are traveling and only consume food etc. in alms. It is forbidden for them to stay in one place for more than three days. They propagate religion through their journey. Their purpose is Desatan and they continue to visit the pilgrimage.

Swan: Hans are those who are well versed in Vedanta philosophy. Their purpose is to get complete knowledge of Parabrahma. They depend on yoga and begging and provide spiritual education to the society.

Paramahamsa: Paramhansa is the highest state of spiritual development. It is believed that the ascetics of this level have attained salvation and their soul is absorbed in Parabrahma. He is considered the supreme teacher of human society and the ultimate teacher of spiritual knowledge. Currently, these are given the post of Mahamandaleshwar and Acharya Mahamandaleshwar.

Class of Dashanami Naga ascetics

Dashanami Naga ascetics are divided into two major sections:

Scripture: They study intense studies of saints and focus on their spiritual, religious, and ideological development. They provide religious and spiritual knowledge to the society.

Armshari: Armed Naga monks are proficient in running weapons to protect religion and culture. Their purpose is to protect Hindu Sanatan Dharma. According to the circumstances, they use both scripture and weapons.

The presence of Dashnami Naga ascetics in events like Mahakumbh is a symbol of the safety of spiritual and cultural traditions. These saints reflect the reputation of the akhadas with their weapons and traditional costumes during Peshwai. During the Mahakumbh, the Naga monk presents both his aspects. These include both scripture and weapons. They guide the devotees through religious discourses and yoga practice. Also, they demonstrate their weapons skills to ensure the dignity and safety of the akhadas.

In Mahakumbh, Mahamandaleshwar and Acharya Mahamandaleshwar are the center of leadership of Dashanami Naga ascetics. These posts are given to him on the basis of his spiritual ability and contribution to the akharas.

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Rules required for monks

1. Saints will be in two clothes while going for begging. With one cloth, one will cover the below the waist and the top of the knees and the other cloth will be placed on the shoulder.
2. Any monk is forbidden to ask for alms from more than seven houses, although this rule does not include cosmetics.
3. Each monk has to take food only once a day and night.
4. The monk should make his hut away from the township.
5. The monk should sleep on the land.
6. The monk will neither greet anyone, nor will praise nor condemn anyone.
7. He will only bow to or greet or greet the pre -respected monk from himself and from himself.
8. Saints will wear only ocher colored clothes