Diksha
/DEEK-shaa/
Initiation into monastic life.
Leaving home, possessions and family roles to become a monk (sadhu) or nun (sadhvi), taking the five great vows for life. Families and communities often mark it with a large procession.
/DEEK-shaa/
Initiation into monastic life.
Leaving home, possessions and family roles to become a monk (sadhu) or nun (sadhvi), taking the five great vows for life. Families and communities often mark it with a large procession.