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Brahmacharya (Celibacy)

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Brahmacharya (Celibacy) Brahmacharya, or celibacy, held a vital place in Gandhi’s moral and spiritual life. He interpreted it not merely as sexual abstinence but as a holistic practice of self-control, purity, and discipline in thought, word, and deed. Gandhi began practicing Brahmacharya from 1906 and considered it essential for personal transformation and societal service. In […]

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Mussar Movement

Mussar Movement The Mussar Movement emerged in 19th-century Lithuania within Orthodox Judaism. It emphasized personal ethics, self-discipline, and character refinement through study and introspection. Founded by Rabbi Israel Salanter, the movement encouraged Jews to focus not just on rituals but also on inner moral development. Practices included regular study of ethical texts, meditation, and exercises