In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, a young person or student who practices celibacy and studies spiritual teachings, usually as an apprentice to a guru.
From Sanskrit 'brahmacharin,' composed of 'brahma' (sacred knowledge or the absolute) and 'charin' (dwelling or moving). It describes someone dwelling in or committed to brahmic or divine knowledge.
Brahmacharis represent the first stage of Hindu life according to ancient texts—they're basically spiritual apprentices who learn everything from their teacher before eventually moving into householder life, which is a completely different phase with different rules.
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