According to the Ashrama system of Vedic life, which of the following was the third stage of life?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Vanaprastha.
According to the Ashrama system of Vedic life, the third stage of life is called Vanaprastha. The Ashrama system consists of four stages:
- Brahmacharya – the student stage
- Grihastha – the householder stage
- Vanaprastha – the hermit or forest-dweller stage
- Sannyasa – the renunciation stage
In the Vanaprastha stage, an individual gradually withdraws from household responsibilities and prepares for a more contemplative and spiritual life.