For Brahmacharya we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Ayurvedic, Classic Yoga, Hinduism, Sanskrit and Yoga.

Brahmacharya (Ayurvedic)

A state of continence followed during student life, routine followed while studying Vedas.

Brahmacharya (Classic Yoga)

Literally, a "student of God," but meaning in practice, one who is celibate.The first ashrama, or stage of life in Classical India: the childhood, and student or apprentice years.

Brahmacharya (Hinduism)

Control of sexual energy; state of life of learning and purity
Brahman
the Absolute or ultimate reality
Brahmanas
Vedic ritualistic texts or manuals of instruction on the Vedas
Brahmins
a priest and member of the most privileged of the four social classes of Hinduism
Brihaspati
Vedic God of the ritual, the planet Jupiter
Buddha
ninth avatar of Vishnu
Buddhism
non-orthodox form of Vedic / Aryan teaching founded by the Buddha or enlightened one
Chakras
nerve centers of the subtle body;
non-dualistic Vedantic philosophy
Charvakas
materialistic philosophers of ancient India

Brahmacharya (Sanskrit)

Practice of celibacy. Purity in thought, word and deed. The third of the five Yamas. See page on the 8 limbs of Raja Yoga

Brahmacharya (Yoga)

Literally means practicing conduct that leads one to God. Mostly it is used to describe self-restraint, especially over sexual desire, the first stage in the fourfold Hindu life cycle.

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