Photo by S. C. Worman 



I,ONG NAIIvS A SIGN O^ H0I.INE:SS 



In the West we are at great pains to keep our nails short and trim ; in the Ea'st equal 

 pains are taken to encourage their growth to the greatest possible length. With finger-nails 

 five inches long, it is, of course, impossible to work, but that is the last thing expected of a 

 Sadhu. 



USING AN ARM RE:ST 



Among the Sadhu's implements will be noticed the T-shaped chin and arm rests, known 

 as hairaguns. These instruments are adapted to the various positions favored by the ascetic 

 when silently engaged in his profound and pious meditations. 



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