Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 30
Varṇāśrama-dharma as a Path to Bhakti
Yuga-dharma Origins, Universal Virtues, Brahmacarya and Gṛhastha Duties
एवंवृत्तो गुरुकुले वसेद् भोगविवर्जित: । विद्या समाप्यते यावद् बिभ्रद् व्रतमखण्डितम् ॥ ३० ॥
evaṁ-vṛtto gurukule vased bhoga-vivarjitaḥ vidyā samāpyate yāvad bibhrad vratam akhaṇḍitam
Dengan perilaku demikian, murid hendaknya tinggal di gurukula, bebas dari kenikmatan indriawi. Sampai pendidikan Weda selesai, ia harus menjaga ikrar brahmacarya tanpa terputus.
This verse describes the upakurvāṇa-brahmacārī, who enters gṛhastha-āśrama, or family life, after completing his Vedic education. The word evaṁ-vṛttaḥ indicates that although one may eventually marry and become prominent in society as an intellectual, politician or businessman, during student life one must remain without false prestige as a humble servant of the bona fide spiritual master. The naiṣṭhiki-brahmacārī, who never marries, is described in the following verse.
FAQs
It says a student should reside with the guru, avoid sense enjoyment, and continue disciplined study until education is fully completed.
In the Uddhava-gītā section, Kṛṣṇa teaches Uddhava practical dharma and spiritual culture; here He outlines the brahmacarya standard within varṇāśrama as a foundation for self-control and realization.
Keep a clear daily discipline—study, regulated habits, and restraint from distractions—so learning and spiritual practice progress without inconsistency.