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What are the eight types of prohibitions while observing Brahmacharya?

The practice of Brahmacharya includes the prohibition of eight types of sexual activities: Thinking about sex, Talking about sex, Playing or joking about sex, Watching sexual activities, Speaking in private with the opposite sex, Strong desires or resolutions regarding sex, Planning sexual activities, Engaging in sexual activities, These prohibitions are common for both men and women.

Rajasuya vs Vajapeya Yaga

A Kshatriya becomes a king by performing Rajasuya Yaga and a king becomes an emperor by performing Vajapeya Yaga.