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Hinduism: Duties at various Stages of Life
Student life (Brahmcharya Ashram)
• Preparatory period Householder life (Gruhastha Ashram)
• Worldly success: wealth, fame and power Retirement life (Vanpastha Ashram)
• Service to community and fellow man Renunciation life (Sanyas Ashram) • Renunciation of possessions and family for
realization of true self
