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Definition: Moderation in all aspects of life; wise conservation and use of energy, often interpreted as celibacy or self-restraint.

Insights: While often interpreted as celibacy, brahmacarya more broadly means moderation and the wise management of one’s energy. This supports the conservation of physical and mental vitality, aiding spiritual focus.

Related Sutras

2.30

ahiṁsāsatyāsteyabrahmacaryāparigrahā yamāḥ

Importance: 9/10

Non-violence (ahiṁsā), truthfulness (satya), non-stealing (asteya), continence (brahmacarya), and non-possessiveness (aparigraha) are the yamas.

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2.38

brahmacaryapratiṣṭhāyāṁ vīryalābhaḥ

Importance: 8/10

When firmly established in continence (brahmacarya), vigor is gained.

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