Question

Mention the four Ashramas in the life of an Aryan

Answer 1

Instructions:
The answer to this question must mention all the 4 stages of the life of Aryan and also briefly explain the meaning of each sentence.

• Brahmacharya
• Grihastha
• Vanprastha
• Sanyasa.

Solution:
The life of an Aryan was divided into four ashramas.

• Brahmacharya: It was the first stage of man’s life when he lived with his guru and received an education.
• Grihastha: It was the second stage of a man’s life, during which he got married and led a family life as a householder.
• Vanaprastha: It was the third stage of man’s life when he gave up his worldly life and went into the forest to meditate.
• Sanayasa: It was the last stage of a man’s life when he renounced all worldly ties and became an ascetic, spreading the principles of religion and truth.