He had taken sanyaas at the age of just 9 and since then has been delving into the esoteric and spiritual practices associated with Aghor Sadhana, a path within the Aghori tradition of Hinduism.

The Aghori way of life is not merely a set of practices ... where they engage in Shamshan Sadhana, Shiva Sadhana, and Shava Sadhana. In the latter, it is believed that the dead can fulfill ...