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Brahmacharya (ब्रह्मचर्यम्) (view source)
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The meaning of the term Brahmacharya is staying on the path of Brahman by controlling Chitta which may lead to realization of Brahman. It is mentioned as celibacy in English, but that is just one part of Brahmacharya. There are multiple interpretations by wise people of this Yama.
The meaning of the term Brahmacharya is staying on the path of Brahman by controlling Chitta which may lead to the realization of Brahman. It is mentioned as celibacy in English, but that is just one part of Brahmacharya. There are multiple interpretations by wise people of this Yama.
== Scriptural Occurances: ==
== Scriptural Occurances: ==
Meaning A youthful ''Kanya'' (कन्या, girl) who graduates from Brahmacarya, obtains a suitable husband.
Meaning A youthful ''Kanya'' (कन्या, girl) who graduates from Brahmacarya, obtains a suitable husband.
Atharva Veda 11.5.18
Atharva Veda, Shaunaka Samhita, Kanda - 11, Sukta - 7, Verse - 18<ref>Dr G. S. Sharma, Atharvaveda, 2015, page 609, Sanskrit Sahitya Prakashan, New Delhi, India.</ref>
Ref : Dr G. S. Sharma, Atharvaveda, 2015, page 609, Sanskrit Sahitya Prakashan, New Delhi, India.
2. Patanjal Yoga Sutras (2.29) enlists Yama as one of the limbs of Ashtanga Yoga as below.
2. Patanjal Yoga Sutras (2.29) enlists Yama as one of the limbs of Ashtanga Yoga as below.