The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (2046 page)

see
SEN, KESHUB CHUNDER
;
BRAHMO SAM
J
.

 
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(Pañj
b
, ‘saintly association’). Sikh congregation. The term refers generally to the congregation gathered for worship in the
gurdw
r
, and strictly speaking to those who meditate upon God's name (
n
m
).

 
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(Skt., vs
dh, ‘accomplish’). One who has controlled his senses, a Hindu holy person who has renounced the world, and seeks Brahman or God. The female equivalent is s
dhv
. They are also known as
sant
or ‘saint’. Their life-styles and practices are extremely diverse.
In its most general sense, a s
dhu is one who follows a
s
dhana
(path): while he is still on the path, he is known as s
dhaka; when he reaches the goal, he becomes a
siddha
.