Hinduism: The Four Stages Of Life
Hinduism Four Stages of Life
In the religion of Hinduism, they believe there are four stages of life. Contrary to the fact that Shakespeare says there are 7 stages that every person goes throughout birth to death. The Hindus believe there are four. Those stages are called Ashramas.
The First Ashrama called Brahmacharya also known as the student stage. “It lasts until the age of 25, during which, the young male leaves home to stay with a guru and attain both spiritual and practical knowledge.” (Das) During this time he is called a brahmachari. He prepares for his future career, future family, social and religious life ahead.
The Second Ashrama called Grihastha referred to as the married man stage, begins when a man gets married and starts making
In the religion of Hinduism, they believe there are four stages of life. Contrary to the fact that Shakespeare says there are 7 stages that every person goes throughout birth to death. The Hindus believe there are four. Those stages are called Ashramas.
The First Ashrama called Brahmacharya also known as the student stage. “It lasts until the age of 25, during which, the young male leaves home to stay with a guru and attain both spiritual and practical knowledge.” (Das) During this time he is called a brahmachari. He prepares for his future career, future family, social and religious life ahead.
The Second Ashrama called Grihastha referred to as the married man stage, begins when a man gets married and starts making