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==Classification==  

==Classification==  

The general classification of brahmacharya is as follows:

===Naishthika brahmacharya===

#Naishthika brahmacharya

Naishthika brahmacharya is defined as the regulated activity of body ([[sharira]]), mind ([[manas]]) and speech (vak) in all the time and situations throughout life. It is meant for preservation of health ([[swasthya]]) and to achieve the main aim of life. It is regulated control over all the 11 [[indriya]] (jnanendriya- 5, karmaendriya- 5 and ubhayendriya- 1) by maintaining equilibrium to time ([[kala]]), objects (artha) and activities ([[karma]]).<ref name=BhaskaraGG/>

Naishthikabrahmacharya is defined as the regulated activity of body ([[sharira]]), mind ([[manas]]) and speech (vak) in all the time and situations throughout life. It is meant for preservation of health ([[swasthya]]) and to achieve the main aim of life. It is regulated control over all the 11 [[indriya]] (jnanendriya- 5, karmaendriya- 5 and ubhayendriya- 1) by maintaining equilibrium to time ([[kala]]), objects (artha) and activities ([[karma]]).<ref name=BhaskaraGG/>

===Vaivahika brahmacharya===

 

#Vaivahika brahmacharya

Vaivahika brahmacharya is followed during married life (gruhastha) with all the disciplines for paying moral debt of ancestors (pitrurunamukti). The male above age of 25 years and females above age of 16 years can follow this.<ref name=BhaskaraGG/>  

Vaivahika brahmacharya is followed during married life (gruhastha) with all the disciplines for paying moral debt of ancestors (pitrurunamukti). The male above age of 25 years and females above age of 16 years can follow this.<ref name=BhaskaraGG/>  

#Ashtanga brahmacharya

=== Ashtanga brahmacharya ===

Ashtanga brahmacharya is defined as the regulated activity of sense organs and mind when they come in contact with their objects.<ref name=BhaskaraGG/> The person following brahmacharya will always aim or work towards the victory over sensory-motor organs (indriyajaya).<ref name=BhaskaraGG/>

Ashtanga brahmacharya is defined as the regulated activity of sense organs and mind when they come in contact with their objects.<ref name=BhaskaraGG/> The person following brahmacharya will always aim or work towards the victory over sensory-motor organs (indriyajaya).<ref name=BhaskaraGG/>

'''Brahmacharya in different perspectives:'''

==Brahmacharya in different perspectives==

*Tripods of life (trayoupstambha): Brahmacharya is one among the three strong pillars with the ability to support life.[Amarakosha, Nanarta Varga 3/135]<ref name=Amarakosha/> Proper food ([[ahara]]) and proper sleep ([[nidra]]) are the other two pillars. Brahmacharya includes all the activities which are beneficial (hita) for life. [A.H.Sutra Sthana 7/52]<ref name= Hridaya > Vagbhata. Ashtanga Hridayam. Edited by Harishastri Paradkar Vaidya. 1st ed. Varanasi: Krishnadas Academy;2000.</ref>

*Tripods of life (trayoupstambha): Brahmacharya is one among the three strong pillars with the ability to support life.[Amarakosha, Nanarta Varga 3/135]<ref name=Amarakosha/> Proper food ([[ahara]]) and proper sleep ([[nidra]]) are the other two pillars. Brahmacharya includes all the activities which are beneficial (hita) for life. [A.H.Sutra Sthana 7/52]<ref name= Hridaya > Vagbhata. Ashtanga Hridayam. Edited by Harishastri Paradkar Vaidya. 1st ed. Varanasi: Krishnadas Academy;2000.</ref>