Fakir and acolyte," a watercolor, Patna, 1824
and Holy man
painting/illustration by European artists
first is may be Nath sampraday second is shaiv sanyasi?

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St. Mark the Ascetic

in India we accepted anyone who we found saintly
thus sufism & other sampradays, faiths & beliefs flourished since centuries. no other country(land) on Earth was shelter to so many faiths.

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in Bhakti or Arts symbolism has importance
no need to elaborate to Devotee or Bhakt, he is guided by inner conscience! same is with an Artist, he explore Universe of imagination
or
in symbols.
Artists create beautifull impressions in lines

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