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Old 12-29-2009, 05:58 PM   #1
radikal

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Default Lifetime Brahmacharya Vrata
Namaste,

Does anyone have any information on the lifetime brahmacharya vrata? The one Bishma took to in the Mahabharata? I have a book that mentions the name of the vrata, but memory fails me. I know brahmacharya also applies in grihastashrama as only having relations with one's spouse, but I am referring to the lifelong celibate version of brahmacharya.

How does one undergo such a vow, without taking to sannyas? Would taking this vow negate the need for a son? I am assuming this last question is obvious, but I just want to double check.

Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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