An ascetic holy man is a spiritual figure who practices self-denial and abstention from worldly pleasures in order to focus on spiritual growth. This type of figure is known by many names, including Sadhu (5 letters), FAKIR (5 letters), and ESSENE (6 letters). A Sadhu is a Hindu holy man who has renounced all material possessions and lives an austere life of meditation and contemplation. A FAKIR is a Muslim holy man who practices extreme poverty and austerity. An ESSENE is a member of a Jewish sect that practiced communal living and asceticism.