Purvashrama (पूर्वाश्रम, {IAST|Pūrvāśrama}), is a term used with reference to Sanyasis. It refers to the ashrama (stage of life) of a Sannyasi, before he is initiated into Sannyasa (renunciation). ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purvashrama
1) Hindu philosophical concept 
Purvashrama (पूर्वाश्रम, {IAST|Pūrvāśrama}), is a term used with reference to Sanyasis. It refers to the ashrama (stage of life) of a Sannyasi, before he is initiated into Sannyasa (renunciation). ...