Laal Kaptaan: Who are Naga Sadhus? Here are some facts about them

Saif Ali Khan’s new movie Laal Kaptaan is rey to hit atres on October 18, 2019. It is directed by Navdeep Singh. story is packed with drama, deceit, and revenge. To understand depth of Saif’s character as a Naga Shu, it is crucial to first kw who Naga Shus are.

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Who are Naga Shus?

Naga Shus are a part of Shaivite shus, a branch of Hinduism that focuses on worship of Lord Shiva as  supreme being. se Shus have a typical way of living and a distinctive physical appearance. y can be seen sporting large matted drelocks. y also smear ash all over ir bodies. y do this to cover mselves, in a way, since y completely reunce clos. y call this ash ir shringar (makeup). y also wear Rudraksha Mala.

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How does one become a Naga Shu?

first step towards becoming a Naga Shu is to become a celibate. y must also give up all material wealth and desire for worldly things. y must be rey to t only serve God but also country and people. next step is to perform funeral rites for oneself, as ir old self is to die and be born again as a Naga Shu. y are given a new name and identity by Guru. n comes step of giving a series of tests to attain Brahmacharya. After excelling that, y have to take up responsibility to protect Sanatan Dharma and Vedic trition.

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