Question

write a note on the ashrama system in vedic period​

Answer 1

Explanation:

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 Sanskrit word "Ashrama" literally denotes a halting or resting place. The word also means 'stages' ,'monastery' ,duties etc. The word Ashrama comes from the Sanskrit room "srama" which means "making an effort " .In this way, "Ashrama" literally means a step in the journey of life. According to the Hindu ethics, the final aim of life is liberation or 'Moksha'. Every asrama is a step in the long journey towards the realisation of that aim.

The four Ashramas-

1. Bhrahmacharya (Stage of Studentship)
2. Grihastha (Stage of Householder)
3. Vanaprastha (Philosophic Recluse)
4. Sanyasa (Stage of Renunc