Namaste,
Does anyone have any information on the lifetime brahmacharya vrata? The one Bishma took to in the Mahabharata? I have a book that mentions the name of the vrata, but memory fails me. I know brahmacharya also applies in grihastashrama as only having relations with one's spouse, but I am referring to the lifelong celibate version of brahmacharya.
How does one undergo such a vow, without taking to sannyas? Would taking this vow negate the need for a son? I am assuming this last question is obvious, but I just want to double check.
Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Does anyone have any information on the lifetime brahmacharya vrata? The one Bishma took to in the Mahabharata? I have a book that mentions the name of the vrata, but memory fails me. I know brahmacharya also applies in grihastashrama as only having relations with one's spouse, but I am referring to the lifelong celibate version of brahmacharya.
How does one undergo such a vow, without taking to sannyas? Would taking this vow negate the need for a son? I am assuming this last question is obvious, but I just want to double check.
Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.