Monday, June 02, 2008

Addendum to the previous post

There seems to be a similar reason behind dividing the life between the four ashrams or period..
Bramacharya ashram
This is how one starts, leading a disciplined life with the mastery and control of instincts (biology)
Grihastashram
Once the instincts are conquered, one learns to live in accordance to family and people (society)
Vanprastashram
After family, next comes the pursuit of intellect (mind)
Sanyasashram
The final step in evolution is to reach above all three and renounce everything!

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