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In the view of [[Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar]] the two lifestyles, householder and renunciate, are equally dignified. Neither is inherently more elevated spiritually; rather, spiritual elevation depends entirely upon sincerity of spiritual practice. However, Sarkar notes that the lifestyle of the householder is somewhat more difficult than the lifestyle of the renunciate. Renunciates are obliged to serve only one family, the universal family. Householders, on the other hand, must balance the obligation of service to their small family with the obligation of service to their larger (universal) family.<ref>{{cite discourse|ref=harv|last=Anandamurti|first=Shrii Shrii|title=The Family Man and the Renunciant|event=The Great Universe: Discourses on Society|year=1973|publisher=Ananda Marga Publications|ISBN=978- | In the view of [[Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar]] the two lifestyles, householder and renunciate, are equally dignified. Neither is inherently more elevated spiritually; rather, spiritual elevation depends entirely upon sincerity of spiritual practice. However, Sarkar notes that the lifestyle of the householder is somewhat more difficult than the lifestyle of the renunciate. Renunciates are obliged to serve only one family, the universal family. Householders, on the other hand, must balance the obligation of service to their small family with the obligation of service to their larger (universal) family.<ref>{{cite discourse|ref=harv|last=Anandamurti|first=Shrii Shrii|title=The Family Man and the Renunciant|event=The Great Universe: Discourses on Society|year=1973|publisher=Ananda Marga Publications|ISBN=978-0-88476-002-3}} Note: The source document or tape for this discourse has not been located.</ref> | ||
== Classification of Ananda Marga renunciates == | == Classification of Ananda Marga renunciates == | ||
[[Ananda Marga]] renunciates are whole-time missionary workers, typically [[acarya]]s. Junior renunciates are known as ''brahmacariis'' and ''brahmacariniis'' for males and females respectively. Senior renunciates are known as ''avadhutas'' and ''avadhutikas'' for males and females respectively. The junior renunciates are considered to be avadhuta/avadhutika trainees and, as such, are expected to follow all of the avadhuta/avadhutika conduct rules very strictly. | [[Ananda Marga]] renunciates are whole-time missionary workers, typically [[acarya]]s. Junior renunciates are known as ''brahmacariis'' and ''brahmacariniis'' for males and females respectively. Senior renunciates are known as ''avadhutas'' and ''avadhutikas'' for males and females respectively. The junior renunciates are considered to be avadhuta/avadhutika trainees and, as such, are expected to follow all of the avadhuta/avadhutika conduct rules very strictly. | ||
After a training period of not less than a year, junior renunciates are evaluated as to whether they are fit for becoming avadhuta/avadhutika. If deemed fit, the brahmacarii/brahmacarinii receives initiation into ''kapalika sadhana''. Thereafter, s/he takes the oath of avadhuta/avadhutika and is given a new name. For avadhutas, the new name ends with ''ananda''. For avadhutikas, the new name begins with ''ananda''. | After a training period of not less than a year, junior renunciates are evaluated as to whether they are fit for becoming avadhuta/avadhutika. If deemed fit, the brahmacarii/brahmacarinii receives initiation into ''kapalika sadhana''. Thereafter, s/he takes the oath of avadhuta/avadhutika and is given a new name. For avadhutas, the new name ends with ''ananda''. For avadhutikas, the new name begins with ''ananda''. | ||