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Questions tagged [brahmacharya]

Questions related to Brahmacharya or Celibacy, first of the Ashrama.

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What are the difference between various types of brahmacharis?

1.Are both Ajanma and Naishtika refer to the same thing or is there a subtle difference ? Also Skanda Purana mentioned four type of brahmacharis - Naishtika , Brahma, gayatra and prajapatya. But it was silent on the differences . What is the…
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Is there a punishment for breaking the vow of celibacy? If yes, what are the ways to clear the sin?

What if a person broke the vow of brahmacharya by indulging in sexual activity like masturbation? Is there a punishment? Something a person would do to clear the sexual sins?
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Are Brahmacharis(male) allowed to grow hair(and facial hair)?

We often see vedic society people who are practising studenthood, to have almost clean shaved heads but nowadays people with short hair are seen preaching and learning the vedas, is it recommended to have hair(and facial hair)? They say kama resides…
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How to maintain perfect Brahmacharya while sleeping?

Swapna Dosh (Nocturnal emission) is a major problem in maintaining celibacy. What are the ways to eliminate it entirely?
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How can one try to preserve his semen and make it raise to head (ojas)?

Since semen is considered to be very precious, how to preserve it make it raise to head (ojas)?
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About Brahmacharya starting age

Can I start Akanda brahmacharya at the of 36? Being unmarried I'm willing to complete 12 years of Brahmacharya.
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Is great sage never tried to follow brahmachari ? yes/No

source : http://www.vedantauk.com/Magazine/2010/Jul-Aug2010.pdf From this i got thought in my mind ,my thought is given below Is the statement is true/false ? Great sage never tried to follow brahmachari they just loved the God deeply and…
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Vow made before becoming hindu-must I follow it?

I was born a christian and as a Christian/Catholic I made a vow of celibacy to Jesus.I am now hindu.must I follow this vow?would I go to hell for breaking this vow?
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What is the expiation for indulging in sexual activities after upanayana?

I have a question, if a person who masturbates, more than once after entering Brahmacharya stage, what shall he do ? Will he have to live with the regret or can he do something so that he is back to normal as a Brahmachari?
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