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So sang Shankara, the great Non-dual philosopher and founder-reformer of the ancient Swami Order in the third century before Christ.

Sannyasa–“casting aside”–is the life of renunciation, usually manifested as formal monasticism. Though a Sanskrit term used in Indian religious thought, sannyasa has its place in every religion as a crown jewel of that religion.


Articles on Monastic Life

A Brief Life of Swami Sivananda
Advice to Sannyasins–part 1 by Swami Sivananda Saraswati
Advice to Sannyasins–part 2 by Swami Sivananda Saraswati
"Woman" – Understanding the correct perspective for the monastic. by Swami Nirmalananda Giri
The Ideal of Sannyasa by Swami Sivananda Saraswati
Sannyasa Dharma by Swami Sivananda Saraswati
Perspective of the Renunciate by Swami Sivananda Saraswati
Reflections on Sannyasa by Swami Sivananda Saraswati
Questions and Answers on Monastic Life by Swami Nirmalananda Giri
New!The Rugged Path – A letter to a spiritual aspirant by Swami Sivananda Saraswati


Articles on Vairagya by Swami Sivananda (and others)
What is Vairagya?
Miseries of Mundane Existence
The Body
The World
The Mysterious Palace of Brahman
Lord Buddha's Advice
Happiness is Within
Essence of Vairagya Shatakam
Selections from Viveka-Chudamani
      Relating to Vairagya

Here is an Answer for You!
"Woman" – Understanding the correct perspective for the monastic. by Swami Nirmalananda

Articles on Brahmacharya

The Role of Celibacy in Spiritual Life by Swami Chidananda
Twelve Pointers for Maintaining Brahmacharya (Celibacy) – by Swami Nirmalananda Giri. Pointers which are essential in maintaining brahmacharya written in response to letters from spiritual aspirants.

Science Discovers the Physiological Value of Continence – Part 1 – by Dr. Raymond Bernard
Science Discovers the Physiological Value of Continence – Part 2 – by Dr. Raymond Bernard

 
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