Swamiji's new classes "From Birth to Death - Ideals for a well-lived life" , begins today ie 28th June 2010 at 6 PM on the webcam - http://www.shreemaa.org/broadcasts. Contact mandirclass@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
Class sessions posted at Shree Maa- From Birth to Death

According to Narada Purana, there are six stages of Sannyas.

Kutirchak - Who dwells in a hut, practically one who practices his or her own sadhana and studies according to his or her own rhythm.

Bahudak - Who visits many teachers, learns their ways, employs their knowledge, and explores how to integrate various teachings into his or her own discipline.

Hamsa - Who employs discrimination in discerning what practices fit into his or her own life style.

Paramahamsa - Who has supreme discrimination, and whose life style is always an inspiration to others.

Turyatita - Who has moved beyond the bonds of karma and is fixed in stillness.

Avadhuta - Who is centered in Oneness, whether sitting in samadhi or acting in the world, his or her own center is never compromised.