Guest guest Posted June 7, 2003 Report Share Posted June 7, 2003 I search for information about the possibility for women in the Hindu tradition to live an ascetic life. Are there monasteries for women? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2003 Report Share Posted June 7, 2003 Ramakrishna Mission has such positions I think. I am not sure which other organisations have possibility for that. Just a small point I thought I should mention. It may not be applicable to all, but worth mentioning. Generally in Hinduism, Brahmacharya ( before marriage ) , Grhastha ( married person ), Vanaprastha ( forest dweller ) and Sannyasi ( monk ) are the four stages. Sri Ramana Maharishi says that to reach the truth, which is the ultimate goal of all, one need not change his status at all. One is not a 'sannyasi' if he or she even for a moment thinks about Grhastha life after attaining sannyasa. One is not a 'Grhastha' if he does not really get involved in all the worldly activities. But of course, everybody is comfortable with their own decisions and follow their destiny. You may just want to read more of Sri Ramana and his words of wisdom. Best Regards GuruprasadAlexandra Kafka <alexandra.kafka (AT) aon (DOT) at> wrote: I search for information about the possibility for women in the Hindu tradition to live an ascetic life. Are there monasteries for women?/join The Heart is the Self. The Self is the Heart. Your use of is subject to the Free online calendar with sync to Outlook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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