Guest guest Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 STUDY GROUP on SPIRITUAL INSTRUCTION CHAPTER 2 PRACTICE Abhyasa V27. Q. What is the meaning of brahmacharya? M. Only enquiry into Brahman should be called brahmacharya. V28. Q. Will the practice of brahmacharya which is followed in conformity with the (four) orders of life (asramas) be a means of knowledge? M. As the various means of knowledge, such as control of senses, etc., are included in brahmacharya the virtuous practices duly followed by those who belong to the order of students (brahmacharins) are very helpful for their improvement. V29. Q. Can one enter the order of ascetics (sanyasa) directly from the order of students (brahmacharya)? M. Those who are competent need not formally enter the orders of brahmacharya, etc., in the order laid down. One who has realized his Self does not distinguish between the various orders of life. Therefore no order of life appears as either a help or a hindrance to him. ---- anu --------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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