Question: I have a question that is disturbing me for quite some time and I have not been able to find an answer. Not that this would be the end of doubt, but think that on the path of self-realization, this is the most basic doubt in my mind.Is it possible for a householder to have self-realization or is being a monk a pre-requisite?
Answer: Religious History says that both Sannyasins (monk) and householders have realised the Self. Only it is easy for a Sannyasin, because of the non-botheration of the family. He can spend more time in his spiritual practices. But if a householder puts the necessary efforts, he also has the possibility of realising the Self.