Question

Match the different phases of life with the activities to be performed:

1) Brahmacharya	A) Live in forest and pray to god
2) Grihastha	B) Dedicate to the society and propagate religious ideas
3) Vanprastha	C) Live with teacher and receive education
4) Sanyasa	D) Live with family

• A. 1-A; 2-B; 3-C; 4-D
• B. 1-D; 2-A; 3-B; 4-C
• C. 1-A; 2-D; 3-C; 4-B
• D. 1-C; 2-D; 3-A; 4-B

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1-C; 2-D; 3-A; 4-B

Manu Smriti is one of the most significant Dharma Shastras. It contains the code of Hindu law and the duties of the various Varnas or castes. It mentions the four ashrams or phases in any person's life. In the Brahmacharya Ashram, a man stays with his teachers to receive education. In Grihastha Ashram, he gets married and lives with his family. In Vanaprastha Ashram, he lives in the forest and prays to God. In Sanyasa Ashram, he serves the society and propagates religious ideals.