Purvashrama

Purvashrama (Sanskrit: पूर्वाश्रम, Pūrvāśrama), is a term used with reference to Sanyasis. It refers to the ashrama (stage of life) of a Sannyasi, before he is initiated into Sannyasa (renunciation).

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