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Yogis, Siddhars and Naths

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Describethe beliefs and practices of the Nathpanthis, Siddhas and Yogis.

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The Nathpanthis, Siddhas and Yogis believed in the renunciation of the world. For them, the path of salvation lay in meditating on the formless ultimate reality. They stressed on intense training of the mind and body through yogasanas, breathing exercises and meditation.

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