brahmacharya

American  

[brah-muh-chahr-yuh] / ˌbrɑ məˈtʃɑr yə /

Or brahmacārya

noun

Hinduism.

1. the stage of life of the student, entailing study of the Vedas and complete celibacy, usually lasting for twelve years.

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Etymology

Origin of brahmacharya

From the Sanskrit word brahmacarya

Example Sentences

He even went public with his sexual life — and the negation of it through brahmacharya, or chastity.

From New York Times

The second section that will provoke controversy tackles an even more sensitive subject: Gandhi’s notorious brahmacharya experiments, beginning in 1946.

From New York Times

His vow of brahmacharya, or self-imposed celibacy, taken in 1906, was to become the foundation of his moral authority in the eyes of the Indian masses.

From New York Times

An aspirant to a godly life must observe the Hindu practice of Brahmacharya, or celibacy, as a means of self-control and a way to devote all energy to public service.

From Time Magazine Archive

One that never approaches one's spouses at any other time save after the functional period, is said to observe the vow of Brahmacharya.

From Project Gutenberg