- Question:
What is the meaning of Brahmachari?
Sri Prabhuji:
Brahmachari means different level of meaning. In earlier days, students studying in Gurukul were called Brahmacharis.
In other words Brahmachari means student as first level of meaning. Charya means life style. Brahma charya means life style suitable for SELF realiztion. It involves austerities, meditation, tapas etc. Brahma charya also means sexual abstinance or moderation.
Brahma Charya also means Brahmani charitam manasam – mind constantly focussed on Brahman for SELF realization.