🌷 Who are the Aghoris and what do they do in the cremation grounds..!? *The Mysterious Aspects of the Aghori World:* Aghoris are saints who are deeply dedicated to tantra practices. They are often found in the silence of cremation grounds performing their rituals. The first condition to become an Aghori is to rid the mind of all hatred. Aghoris embrace elements that are often abhorred by humanity. In Sanskrit, the term "Aghori" means "towards the light!" However, "Aghor" can be broken down into "A" + "Ghor," where "A" means not and "Ghor" means intense or dreadful. It is said that being simple is extremely difficult. Aghoris pursue a rigorous path to simplicity. They have a rough demeanor. At first glance, they might seem cold and intimidating, but there exists a profound sense of public welfare within their hearts. It is said that when an Aghori finds joy in someone, he never hesitates to share the auspicious results of his achievements and reveals the secrets of his technical practices. They are always ready to teach tantra to those they favor. However, their wrath can be very destructive. According to beliefs, Lord Shiva is regarded as the founder of the Aghori sect. It is said that Lord Shiva established the Aghor order. Lord Dattatreya, who is considered an incarnation of Lord Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma, is revered as the guru of Aghori scriptures. In this context, Baba Kinaram is worshipped within the Aghori sect, and Aghoris are considered followers of Lord Shiva. Aghoris adopt those who are shunned by society. While people recoil from cremation grounds, corpses, and dead bodies, Aghoris embrace them. Aghori knowledge encourages a person to forget feelings of separation and to love all equally, using their wisdom for the benefit of others. This knowledge is extremely challenging but can yield immediate results. To achieve success, it is essential to renounce illusion and delusion. Essentially, an Aghori seeks to eradicate all feelings such as good-bad, pleasant-unpleasant smells, love-hate, jealousy-bonding. To attain all types of sacrifice, these sadhus spend several days in the cremation grounds and later retreat to the Himalayas or forests. Only those who transcend worldly relationships can become Aghoris. While ordinary people desire to keep their distance from cremation grounds, Aghoris choose to live there. The practice of cremation is considered particularly significant in the Aghori sect. It is believed that sadhana performed in the cremation ground brings rapid results. According to beliefs, Aghoris practice three forms of meditation: the first is cremation-ground sadhana, the second is Shiva sadhana, and the third is the body sadhana. Such practices are conducted in places like Kamakhya Peeth’s cremation ground, Tarapeeth, Triambakeshwar, and Ujjain’s Chakratirtha cremation ground. It is said that an Aghori who practices sadhana by placing his feet on a corpse is performing what is known as Shiva and Shava (corpse) sadhana. This form of sadhana is regarded as the feet of Mother Parvati placed on Shiva's chest. In this sadhana, meat and alcohol are offered as prasad (sacred offerings) to the corpse. Additionally, the third sadhana is considered the cremation sadhana, which can also involve family members. During this practice, the funeral pyre is worshipped at the place of the corpse. Instead of meat and alcohol, marigold flowers are offered as prasad. In the Shvetashvatara Upanishad, Shiva is referred to as Aghoranath. Aghori Babas also worship this form of Shiva. Baba Bhairavnath is also worshipped by Aghoris. Aghoris always carry a human skull, known as "Kapala," with them. Being devotees of Shiva, Aghoris use this skull as a bowl for their food. It is believed that once Shiva severed Brahma’s head and wore it, thereby roaming the entire universe. Some impersonators in the guise of Aghoris may deceive you, but the true identification of Aghoris is that they never ask anything from anyone.