Brahmacharya

Brahmacharya is usually thought of as celibacy or sexual continence. It entails that to a great degree, but it really means self-restraint and self-discipline on all levels. Consequently, brahmacharya is vital to all spiritual aspirants, whether monastic, married, or unmarried. The articles presented here cover the subject in relation to all persons who seek higher consciousness and life.

Articles on Brahmacharya

• Twelve Pointers for Maintaining Brahmacharya (Celibacy) – by Swami Nirmalananda Giri. Pointers which are essential in maintaining brahmacharya written in response to letters from spiritual aspirants.
• The Role of Celibacy in Spiritual Life – by Swami Chidananda
• Science Discovers the Physiological Value of Continence – Part 1 – by Dr. Raymond Bernard. Yogis have known for ages the necessity of continence for success in spiritual endeavor. Medical science has detailed the benefits of sexual abstinence and the negative effects of dissipation. This book is an in-depth scientific examination of the subject.
• Science Discovers the Physiological Value of Continence – Part 2 – by Dr. Raymond Bernard