The term “celibate ” designates“ those for whom the unmarried state is the result of a sacred vow or act of renunciation or of a belief that it is preferable for a person because of his religious position or his degree of religious seriousness. ”
अतीत में किसी समय कुछ प्रमुख धर्मों ने कौमार्यव्रत को अपने सेवकों के लिए एक माँग बना दिया ।