Guest guest Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 It is my (limited) understanding that a bramachari is one who has taken a vow of celibacy, studies under the guidance of a guru, and wears safron colored cloth. A sannyasi is one who has taken further vows of complete and perfect renunciation and wears ochre colored cloth. There are others who are trained to be pujari's, or priests, who perform sacred rituals. Jai Ma! Omana Ammachi, "MSoliz" <msoliz2000> wrote: > Namaste, > > Can anyone explain the difference between sanyasin, bramachari, and > priest under Amma? > > Can one be a priest and not be a sanyasin? I read that sanyasins in > Amma's ashram are celibates and live with her, but I know that Hindu > priests can be householders as well. I guess I'm wondering if someone > can go there and train to be a priest, then return to the "world" and > be a householder and priest-on-demand in their community. > > Is bramachari a higher, graduated form of sanyasin? I guess they > practice total renunciation as opposed to sanyasins who are celibate > students... > > Thanks to anyone who can help. > > Namah Shivaya, > Gabriela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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