The element of self-restraint, primarily inculcated by the system, arose from simplicity in life and habits. The value of essential needs of food, clothing and shelter were well provided. All his student life a brahmachari was taught to engage in learning skills to enable him to be an efficient and healthy grihastha in his grihasthashrama. A brahmachari was allowed to have recreations that were not to be frivolous and lead a life of perfect chastity.
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The element of self-restraint, primarily inculcated by the system, arose from simplicity in life and habits. The value of essential needs of food, clothing and shelter were well provided. All his student life a brahmachari was taught to engage in learning skills to enable him to be an efficient and healthy grihastha in his grihasthashrama. A brahmachari was allowed to have recreations that were not to be frivolous and lead a life of perfect chastity.