Can brahmacharya be practiced at any age?

The brahmacharya (bachelor student) stage of life – from childhood up to twenty-five years of age – was focused on education and included the practice of celibacy.

What are benefits of Brahmachari?

It decreases the bad qualities in a person like anger, pride, deceit and greed. It helps in keeping different vows and commitments in life. By attaining will power through practicing Brahmacharya a person can do anything what he/ she wants in life. Will get strength to pass any hurdles in life.

Is brahmacharya hard?

Brahmacharya appears to be difficult because we do not control the other senses. Take for example organ of taste which leads the rest. Brahmacharya will come easy to anyone who controls his palate.

Why is celibacy important in spiritual life?

It is said to move us toward a nondual, genderless state that promotes a profound sense of relationship and intimacy with all beings, not just a select few. Celibacy is also said to support the important yogic principles of truth and nonviolence, since promiscuity often leads to secrecy, deceit, anger, and suffering.

What is true brahmacharya?

Brahmacharya simply means going towards inquiry into Brahman ( Existence) by a Brahman ( ATman) through Brahman ( VEDa) using the emodiment made of Nature ( Brahman)

What should a Brahmachari eat?

Six years of experiment have showed me that the brahmachari’s ideal food is fresh fruit and nuts. The immunity from passion that I enjoyed when I lived on this food was unknown to me after I changed that diet. Brahmacharya needed no effort on my part in South Africa when I lived on fruits and nuts alone.

Is it good to kiss before marriage?

There’s so much to be said here, but in an effort to stay away from the “shame-based” approach toward physical interaction – and to answer your question frankly: no, I don’t kissing before marriage is wrong. “Make sure your kiss is a reflection of your love – not your lust.”

Is a kiss illegal?

First of all, kissing is perfectly legal. Even between minors (under 18s). Even if the 22-year-old kissed the 17-year-old without their consent, it’s still not illegal. While non-consensual sex between the two would result in a law case, this is not the same.

What is the age of Brahmacharya?

Everyone were required to practice the Brahmacharya during their educational period of 14–20 years which starts before the age of puberty. Sages and Saints practiced entire life, till they left their body. Brahmacharya is replaced by military education in schools, time has come to revert the education system back to Brahmacharya principles.

What is a break in Brahmacharya?

Only one who is free from the entire above can be called a perfect Brahmachari. A real Brahmachari, who is seeking God earnestly, and who is engaged in spiritual practices, should avoid these breaks ruthlessly. A break in any one of these vows is a break in Brahmacharya. This point should be well borne in mind.

Can Brahmacharya be achieved through japa and meditation?

If an aspirant does regular prayer, Japa and meditation only, if he does not develop the heart and if he does not practise physical exercise, he will have mental Brahmacharya only. That portion of the semen which goes to nourish the heart and body will flow out.

What is the significance of Brahmacharya to ancient yogis?

The ancient yogis were to conserve and fully harness all of their vital life energy for the sole purpose of achieving oneness with the Divine. Brahmacharya did not only apply to sexual relations but to food consumed, exercise, day to day tasks, speech, and even thoughts.