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==Definition and interpretations==
==Definition and interpretations==
*Brahmacharya is regulated control over the sensory motor organs ([[indriya]]) and mind ([[manas]])for the growth or to attain the ultimate truth or knowledge (brahma jnana). [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 11/35]
*Brahmacharya is regulated control over the sensory motor organs ([[indriya]]) and mind ([[manas]]) for the growth or to attain the ultimate truth or knowledge (brahma jnana). [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 11/35]
*The path followed to attain salvation (moksha) is brahmacharya. One such way is controlling the activities of motor organs (karmendriya) such as sexual organs (upastha) etc. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 8/6] [Smriti Grantha, Yoga 10]<ref name=Singhal>Singhal J.C., YOGA, perceived and practiced by SAGES OF INDIA,Ch.10, First edition2009, Abhishek Prakashan, Delhi (India),P-113</ref> It is the best wholesome activity (pathya) to be followed to maintain the health. [Su.Sa.Sutra Sthana 2/6]<ref name= Susruta> Sushruta. Sushruta Samhita. Edited by Jadavaji Trikamji Aacharya. 8th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Orientalia;2005.</ref>
*The path followed to attain salvation (moksha) is brahmacharya. One such way is controlling the activities of motor organs (karmendriya) such as sexual organs (upastha) etc. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 8/6] [Smriti Grantha, Yoga 10]<ref name=Singhal>Singhal J.C., YOGA, perceived and practiced by SAGES OF INDIA,Ch.10, First edition2009, Abhishek Prakashan, Delhi (India),P-113</ref> It is the best wholesome activity (pathya) to be followed to maintain the health. [Su.Sa.Sutra Sthana 2/6]<ref name= Susruta> Sushruta. Sushruta Samhita. Edited by Jadavaji Trikamji Aacharya. 8th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Orientalia;2005.</ref>