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Meaning of "Brahmacharin"

Word

Brahmacharin

Sanskrit

ब्रह्मचारिन्

IAST

brahmacārin

In General

An unmarried student studying the Vedas and practicing celibacy.

Brahmacharya is the first of the four ashram of a Hindu. So during the studentship period one is expected to practice chastity, self control and other spiritual discipline.

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