English Meaning of brahmacari

Meaning of 'brahmacari'

m (S) A Brahman from his investiture with the sacrificial thread until marriage; during which period he is enjoined to observe the strictest chastity. 2 A Brahman that religiously abstains from all sexual commerce with women; either for a time or through life. sola sahastra gopi bhoguna bra0 (Allusively to the numberless fornications of krsna.) Used ironically of one who revels in sensuality or impurity and yet affects chastity and sanctity.

Meaning of ब्रह्मचारी

m (S) A Bráhman from his investiture with the sacrificial thread until marriage; during which period he is enjoined to observe the strictest chastity. 2 A Bráhman that religiously abstains from all sexual commerce with women; either for a time or through life. सोळा सहस्त्र गोपी भोगून ब्र0 (Allusively to the numberless fornications of कृष्ण.) Used ironically of one who revels in sensuality or impurity and yet affects chastity and sanctity.

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