The word originates from Sanskrit, literally meaning "foreigner" or "one from another land". In Tamil culture, it has historically carried multiple layers:

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In the lush, snake-infested forests of Tamil Nadu’s hill country, and in the smoky corridors of Varanasi’s oldest cremation grounds, a rare breed of ascetic exists. They are neither fully Tamil nor wholly foreign. They are custodians of a syncretic, pre-Aryan spiritual current that has survived for over 5,000 years. They are the .

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Paradesi Tamil Yogi, also known as Kumaraswami, was a Tamil yogi and guru who lived in the 20th century. Born in the early 1900s in Tamil Nadu, India, his early life remains somewhat of a mystery. It is believed that he was born into a Brahmin family and was raised in a traditional Hindu household. However, as he grew older, he began to exhibit a deep inclination towards spirituality, which eventually led him to renounce worldly life and embark on a journey of self-discovery.

A true Paradesi Yogi is not allowed to stay in the same town for more than three days. He cannot sleep under the same roof twice. He cannot accept cooked food from a householder unless it is given as pure alms (unasked). He wears saffron or, more traditionally, a simple loincloth smeared with cremation ash (Vibhuti) mixed with bone dust from the Ganges or the river Kaveri.

The teachings of Paradesi Tamil Yogi are characterized by their simplicity, depth, and universality. He emphasized the importance of self-realization, stressing that true liberation can only be achieved through the direct experience of one's true nature. His philosophy was rooted in the principles of non-duality, compassion, and service to humanity.