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== Uniform of Ananda Marga renunciates == | == Uniform of Ananda Marga renunciates == | ||
[[File:Avadhuta.jpg|thumb|Formal uniform of avadhuta, with danda and dagger]] | |||
The uniform of brahmacariis and brahmacariniis is an orange gown and orange sash with white trousers (for brahmacariis) or white [[:wikipedia:Saree|saree]] (for brahmacariniis). The headgear is an orange [[:wikipedia:turban|turban]] (for brahmacariis) or an orange [[:wikipedia:wimple|wimple]] (for brahmacariniis). The orange color symbolizes sacrifice. The white color symbolizes purity. | The uniform of brahmacariis and brahmacariniis is an orange gown and orange sash with white trousers (for brahmacariis) or white [[:wikipedia:Saree|saree]] (for brahmacariniis). The headgear is an orange [[:wikipedia:turban|turban]] (for brahmacariis) or an orange [[:wikipedia:wimple|wimple]] (for brahmacariniis). The orange color symbolizes sacrifice. The white color symbolizes purity. | ||
In the case of avadhutas and avadhutikas, the dress is entirely orange. For avadhutas, instead of trousers, a [[:wikipedia:Lungi|lungi]] is worn. Additionally, when in formal attire, avadhutas wear a dagger slung over the shoulder and tucked into the sash. They also carry a [[:wikipedia:Walking stick|''lathi'' (''danda'')]]. Avadhutikas carry a [[:wikipedia:Trishula|''trishula'']] (trident). The dagger signifies discrimination. The lathi signifies simplicity or straightforwardness. The trishula combines these two concepts. | In the case of avadhutas and avadhutikas, the dress is entirely orange. For avadhutas, instead of trousers, a [[:wikipedia:Lungi|lungi]] is worn. Additionally, when in formal attire, avadhutas wear a dagger slung over the shoulder and tucked into the sash. They also carry a [[:wikipedia:Walking stick|''lathi'' (''danda'')]]. Avadhutikas carry a [[:wikipedia:Trishula|''trishula'']] (trident). The dagger signifies discrimination. The lathi signifies simplicity or straightforwardness. The trishula combines these two concepts. | ||
== History of Ananda Marga renunciates == | == History of Ananda Marga renunciates == | ||