Question

Briefly describe the four ashramas.

Answer 1

An Ashrama in Hinduism is one of four age-based life stages discussed in Indian texts of the ancient and medieval eras. The four ashramas are: Brahmacharya (student), Grihastha (householder), Vanaprastha (retired) and Sannyasa (renunciate).

Answer 2

THE BRAHMACHARYA - The Brahmachari Ashram last up to the age of 25 years. During this period, the Pupil was expected to acquire knowledge in the Gurukul and observe strict discipline.

THE GRIJASTHA - During the period of grihastha Ashram the man was supposed to marry and raise a family. As a householder, he was to take responsibility of maintaining his family this period lasted from the age of 25 to 50 years.

THE VANAPRASTHA - The third stage was Vanaprastha Ashram, it lasted from the age of 50 to 75 years. During this period man was expected to retire from worldly life and acquired a spiritual and philosophical knowledge.

THE SANYASA - The last stage was lasting from the age of 75 to to 100 years was the Sanyasa Ashram. This was the period of renunciation. man had to leave everything forever and go to meditation in order to attain Moksha for salvation.

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