Avadhuta
(अवधूत)Literal Meaning
One who has shaken off (worldly ties)
Etymology & Sanskrit Root
From Sanskrit 'ava' (away, off) + 'dhu' (to shake), meaning one who has shaken off attachments and convention.
Spiritual Insight & Context
A wandering renunciant beyond worldly convention. Kabir and the Nath yogis address the listener as 'Avadhuta', as a call to look past outward forms.