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PRACTICE OF BRAHMACHARYA: The Hidden Power Behind Success, Discipline & Mental Strength - Sri Swami Sivananda
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(00:00:00) 1. PRESENT-DAY DEGRADATION
(00:19:17) 2. THE WORKING OF THE SEX IMPULSE
(00:42:06) 3. INTENSITY OF THE CRAVINGS IN DIFFERENT PERSONS
(00:54:26) 4. SEX IS IN IMAGINATION
(01:08:09) 5. THE DISASTROUS EFFECTS OF SEXUAL INDULGENCE
(01:16:23) 6. THE VALUE OF SEMEN
(01:26:31) 7. THE MEANING OF BRAHMACHARYA
(01:38:54) 8. GLORY OF BRAHMACHARYA
(01:50:01) 9. IMPORTANCE OF CELIBACY IN SPIRITUAL LIFE
(02:03:38) 10. BRAHMACHARYA FOR FAMILY-MEN
(02:15:32) 11. WOMEN & BRAHMACHARYA
(02:30:54) 12. BRAHMACHARYA & EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM
(02:41:30) 13. SOME IDEAL BRAHMACHARINS
(02:57:52) 14. SEX SUPPRESSION & SUBLIMATION
(03:11:38) 15. TO MARRY OR NOT TO MARRY
(03:39:10) 16. THE DANGERS OF PROMISCUOUS MIXING
(03:50:30) 17. STOP THAT LUSTFUL LOOK!
(04:02:10) 18. THE ROLE OF DIET IN SEX CONTROL
(04:15:35) 19. WET DREAMS & SPERMATORRHOEA
(04:32:57) 20. SOME POWERFUL AIDS TO THE PRACTICE OF CELIBACY
(05:06:06) 21. HATHA YOGA TO RESCUE
(05:31:05) 22. SOME ILLUSTRATIVE STORIES
(06:02:33) 23. THE PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE OF BRAHMACHARYA
(06:36:48) 24. BRAHMACHARYA - AN OUTLOOK OF CONSCIOUSNESS
(07:09:07) 25. COMMENTARY ON SWAMI SIVANANDA’S BRAHMACHARYA
(08:03:56) 26. SELECT SAYINGS ON SEX & CELIBACY
THE PRACTICE OF BRAHMACHARYA: The Hidden Power Behind Success, Discipline & Mental Strength - by Sri Swami Sivananda.
Practice of Brahmacharya by Swami Sivananda is one of the most direct, uncompromising, and practical spiritual manuals ever written on self-mastery, purity, and the transformation of human energy. Rooted in the ancient traditions of Yoga and Vedanta, the book explores the phenomenon of sexual desire, its psychological and physiological dimensions, and presents Brahmacharya—self-restraint or celibacy—not as repression, but as a powerful method for spiritual awakening, mental clarity, and personal strength.At its core, the work argues that the same energy that manifests as sexual desire can be elevated into intellectual brilliance, moral force, and spiritual illumination. Sivananda combines philosophical insight with practical guidance, offering a roadmap for aspirants—whether monks or householders—who seek mastery over their senses and mind.
SECTION I: THE PHENOMENON OF SEX
The opening section analyzes the nature of sexual desire and its pervasive influence on human life.
The Present-Day Degradation
Sivananda begins with a critique of modern society, describing it as deeply absorbed in sensuality. He argues that media, culture, and social habits constantly stimulate desire, leading to moral and physical decline. According to him, the world has become “sex-centered,” and this obsession weakens willpower and clouds judgment.He proposes spiritual discipline (Sadhana) as the antidote. Brahmacharya is presented not as an outdated ideal, but as an urgent necessity for restoring balance, strength, and higher purpose in life.
The Working of the Sex Impulse
Here, Sivananda explains how desire originates and operates within the mind. Using symbolic language like Cupid’s “flowery bow,” he illustrates how subtle impressions (Samskaras) stored in the subconscious give rise to thoughts and cravings.He emphasizes that lust is not merely physical—it is deeply mental. Even advanced seekers must struggle against it. The aspirant is encouraged to honestly examine their thoughts to measure their level of purity.
Intensity of the Cravings in Different Persons
Desire, Sivananda notes, varies across age, temperament, and mental conditioning. Children, youth, and the elderly experience it differently, while even sages and spiritual aspirants are not entirely immune.He also explores differences between men and women, not to divide but to highlight that lust is a universal human challenge shaped by biology and co
(00:19:17) 2. THE WORKING OF THE SEX IMPULSE
(00:42:06) 3. INTENSITY OF THE CRAVINGS IN DIFFERENT PERSONS
(00:54:26) 4. SEX IS IN IMAGINATION
(01:08:09) 5. THE DISASTROUS EFFECTS OF SEXUAL INDULGENCE
(01:16:23) 6. THE VALUE OF SEMEN
(01:26:31) 7. THE MEANING OF BRAHMACHARYA
(01:38:54) 8. GLORY OF BRAHMACHARYA
(01:50:01) 9. IMPORTANCE OF CELIBACY IN SPIRITUAL LIFE
(02:03:38) 10. BRAHMACHARYA FOR FAMILY-MEN
(02:15:32) 11. WOMEN & BRAHMACHARYA
(02:30:54) 12. BRAHMACHARYA & EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM
(02:41:30) 13. SOME IDEAL BRAHMACHARINS
(02:57:52) 14. SEX SUPPRESSION & SUBLIMATION
(03:11:38) 15. TO MARRY OR NOT TO MARRY
(03:39:10) 16. THE DANGERS OF PROMISCUOUS MIXING
(03:50:30) 17. STOP THAT LUSTFUL LOOK!
(04:02:10) 18. THE ROLE OF DIET IN SEX CONTROL
(04:15:35) 19. WET DREAMS & SPERMATORRHOEA
(04:32:57) 20. SOME POWERFUL AIDS TO THE PRACTICE OF CELIBACY
(05:06:06) 21. HATHA YOGA TO RESCUE
(05:31:05) 22. SOME ILLUSTRATIVE STORIES
(06:02:33) 23. THE PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE OF BRAHMACHARYA
(06:36:48) 24. BRAHMACHARYA - AN OUTLOOK OF CONSCIOUSNESS
(07:09:07) 25. COMMENTARY ON SWAMI SIVANANDA’S BRAHMACHARYA
(08:03:56) 26. SELECT SAYINGS ON SEX & CELIBACY
THE PRACTICE OF BRAHMACHARYA: The Hidden Power Behind Success, Discipline & Mental Strength - by Sri Swami Sivananda.
Practice of Brahmacharya by Swami Sivananda is one of the most direct, uncompromising, and practical spiritual manuals ever written on self-mastery, purity, and the transformation of human energy. Rooted in the ancient traditions of Yoga and Vedanta, the book explores the phenomenon of sexual desire, its psychological and physiological dimensions, and presents Brahmacharya—self-restraint or celibacy—not as repression, but as a powerful method for spiritual awakening, mental clarity, and personal strength.At its core, the work argues that the same energy that manifests as sexual desire can be elevated into intellectual brilliance, moral force, and spiritual illumination. Sivananda combines philosophical insight with practical guidance, offering a roadmap for aspirants—whether monks or householders—who seek mastery over their senses and mind.
SECTION I: THE PHENOMENON OF SEX
The opening section analyzes the nature of sexual desire and its pervasive influence on human life.
The Present-Day Degradation
Sivananda begins with a critique of modern society, describing it as deeply absorbed in sensuality. He argues that media, culture, and social habits constantly stimulate desire, leading to moral and physical decline. According to him, the world has become “sex-centered,” and this obsession weakens willpower and clouds judgment.He proposes spiritual discipline (Sadhana) as the antidote. Brahmacharya is presented not as an outdated ideal, but as an urgent necessity for restoring balance, strength, and higher purpose in life.
The Working of the Sex Impulse
Here, Sivananda explains how desire originates and operates within the mind. Using symbolic language like Cupid’s “flowery bow,” he illustrates how subtle impressions (Samskaras) stored in the subconscious give rise to thoughts and cravings.He emphasizes that lust is not merely physical—it is deeply mental. Even advanced seekers must struggle against it. The aspirant is encouraged to honestly examine their thoughts to measure their level of purity.
Intensity of the Cravings in Different Persons
Desire, Sivananda notes, varies across age, temperament, and mental conditioning. Children, youth, and the elderly experience it differently, while even sages and spiritual aspirants are not entirely immune.He also explores differences between men and women, not to divide but to highlight that lust is a universal human challenge shaped by biology and co