Sannyasa Book Table Of Contents I Definition And Purpose Of Sannyasa Page Definition Of Sannyasa Definition Of Svami And Gosvami Definition Of Paramahamsa Four Stages Of Sannyasa Described Sannyasa Is Meant For Preaching Sannyasa Is Meant For Reaching Ultimate Goal Sannyasa As Civil Suicide Purpose Of Tyaga (Renunciation) A Sannyasi Makes No Material Distinctions A Sannyasi Does Not Glorify The Body As The Self II Acceptance Of Sannyasa Only After Purification Only If Master Of The Senses Only If Sex Desire Is Controlled Only Offered To Brahmanas Only From Another Sannyasi From Any Background Or Part Of The World One May Directly Proceed To The Sannyasa Asrama Accepted Despite All Difficulties Accepted In Vaisnava Sampradaya Persons Who Accept Value Of Sannyasa Are Rare Lord Caitanya's Acceptance Of Sannyasa Lord Caitanya's Instructions On Sannyasa Lord Rishabadeva's Instructions On Sannyasa Lord Nityananda Never Accepted Sannyasa Accepted To Transcend Material Activities Accepted To Be An Eternal Servant Of Guru And Krsna Who Returns To Material Activities Is Called Vantasi Difficulty In Maintaining Sannyasa For Young Men Acceptance As External Affair Acceptance Not Essential A Woman Does Not Take SannyasaII] Activities Of Sannyasa Does Not Imitate The Parivrapkacarya Controls The Tongue, Mind And Senses The Process Of Cooking And Eating Explained ‘The Process Of Accepting Invitations Explained Follows The Regulative Principles Chants The Hare Krsna Maha-Mantra Should Be Afraid Of Wealth Writes Literatures And Holds Discourses All Sannyasis Study The Vedanta Sutra Strives To Advance In Spiritual Life Should Not Ask For More Than Required 1s Forbidden To See Materialists Completely Depends On Mercy Of The Lord Never Returns To His Home Sleeps On The Ground And Bathes Thrice Daily Observes Social Customs Does Not Construct Temples Or Monasteries May Have An Institution For Preaching Purposes May Keep Small Deities Of The Lord May Visit Temples Of Lord Siva IV Qualities Of Sannyasa Fearlessness Humility Merey Equanimity Determination Simplicity Spiritual Heroism Silence Surrender Sees The Lord Everywhere VSannyasa And RenunciationMaterial Possessions As Creations Of Maya ‘The Perfect Stage Of Renunciation Human Life Is Meant For Austerity Attachment To Opulence And Women Is Suicidal, Renunciation Is For Becoming Attached To Krsna Service To The Lord Burns Up Material Desires, Should Not Renounce Anything Connected With The Lord Renunciation Is By Awakening Knowledge Practiced To Uphold Prestige Of The Sannyasa Order Does Not Live In Palatial Buildings Should Not Have A House Of His Own Does Not Accept Anything For Sense Gratification Should Not Use Oil On His Body Does Not Accept Beds, Spices, Massage Etc Does Not Lead A Luxurious Life At The Cost Of Others Usually Does Not Accept A Servant Or Maid Sleeps On The Floor Walks Barefoot Wears A Loincloth And Carries A Staff And Waterpot Severest Renunciation Is Executing The Guru's Order Held In High Esteem Due To Practical Renunciation Artificial And False Renunciation Discussed VI Sannyasi As Guru Constitutionally Guru Accepts Serious Students Spiritual Master Of Varnas And Asramas. Spiritual Master Of The Brahmanas As Spiritual Master With Brahmacari As Disciple Gives Names To Brahmacaries Does Not Attract Disciples Through Material Allurement Must Be Free From Vices Before Sitting On Vyasasana Definition Of Jagat Guru Guru Must Be An Uttama Adhikary Some Pose As Gurus To Cheat VII Sannyasa And Preaching Propagates Sankirtana Goes Door To Door