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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|''danda'' (''lathi'')]]. 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 ==

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