"Sanyasa is the termination of all ties with the Family & all other entanglements in life!! It is one way to perform Tapas and attain Jnana by meditation & concentration on the Supreme Reality! One of the mantras emphasizes the significance of sacrifice! Your actions,wealth,or progeny can never bring you immortality! " Tyagenaikena"-it is only by TYAGA- SACRIFICE that one can attain "Amrutatwa--Immortality!" it is because the Sanyasi leaves every thing in the wold,all the material pleasures in life unlike the ordinary mortal, that he is held in very high esteem! The dress intended for him is the ochre cloth- Kashaya vastra! it is said that by wearing that dress alone ,he deserves worship! --' Kashaya vasthra mathrena yathi sarvathra pujyathe!! We had till recently in Kanchipuram, Paramacharya, Sri Chandrasekharendea Saraswathi Swami, the epitome and embodiment of asceticism in the world! It is very difficult to see another sage and sanyasin like him!! He was a walking encyclopedia and a compassionate Soul! He devoted his entire Life to the well being of society and developing brotherhood among Religions! A sanyasi is one who lives for others!They establish Mutts, have disciples and serve the society and protect Dharma or Righteousness! People flock to them for peace and advice!!The great Acharyas, Sankara, Ramanuja and Madhwa are typical examples of Sanyasis who lived for others and established Dharma!
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