Avadhūta (IAST "") — अवधूत in Sanskrit — is a Sanskrit term from the root 'to shake' (see V. S. Apte and Monier-Williams) that, among its many uses, in some Indian religions indicates a type of mystic or saint who is beyond egoic-consciousness, duality and common worldly concerns and acts without consideration for standard social etiquette. Avadhūta is a Jīvanmukta who gives his insight to others and teach them about his realisation of the true nature of the ultimate reality (Brahman) and self (Ātman) and takes the role of a guru to show the path of "moksha" to others. Some Avadhūta also achieve the title of "Paramahamsa".