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Udasin
Udasin sect is one of the four major sampradayas (sects). it is said that this sampradaya was started by four Kumaras who were the manasa putras (born out of mind) of Lord Brahamaji. Later this sect was rejuvenated by Baba shrichandraji who was the son of Guru nanak devji. hence this sect is most prominent in Punjab as compared to other states. The Udasin sect worship panchayatana, a combination of five deities—namely, shiva, vishnu, the sun, Goddess durga and Ganesha.
Virakta
virakta means one who is detached from the world. Free from passion or worldly attachment, indifferent; विरक्तः प्रव्रजेद् धीमान् सरक्स््ततु गृहे िसे्त् (viraktaḥ pravrajed dhīmān saraktastu gṛhe vaset) nāradapari. up.3.14.
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