The Practice of Brahmacharya

by Swami Sivananda

You can obtain a free PDF version of The Practice of Brahmacharya, as well as other free books by Swami Sivananda, from DivineLifeSociety.org.

For more reading on the subject of Brahmacharya, please read the following articles:

• 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