|
SANNYAS ASHRAM
(Renunciation Stage)
What
is Sannyas Ashram?
Sannyas means leaving all worldly
attachments, being completely impartial and moving around in this world for the
welfare of all and removing unrighteousness while establishing righteousness.
One who accepts Sannyas is called a Sannyasi.
Sannyas is the last stage in the four
stages of life. Sannyas is the culmination of the objectives and wishes that
have been expressed in the last three stages. The objective with which one had
commenced life in Brahmacharya(celibacy) Ashram, that objective continues to be
gradually fulfilled and is fully achieved in Sannyas Ashram. Sannyas does not
mean giving up all types of work. In essence, a Sannyasi is one who detaches
oneself from worldly attachments, jealousy, gives up and forgets the feeling of
yours and mine, and regards everyone as a family, travels around giving lessons
of truth so that peace and happiness continues to dwell in the society.
One should only take up Sannyas when
one has lived in Vanprasth Ashram (forestation stage) and removed all vices from
oneself.
back to top
| 
