1) Hindu philosophical concept 
(from the article `ashrama`) ...are those of (1) the student (brahmacari), marked by chastity, devotion, and obedience to one`s teacher, (2) the householder (grihastha), ... ...of any of the three higher classes should first become a chaste student (brahmacharin); then become a married householder (grihastha), discharging ... [2 rela...
A person at the second of the four stages of life, the stage of the householder.
The second stage of Hindu life; one who belongs to that stage; i.e. the householder (grihasti)