Practice of Brahmacharya
4 hrs. 53 min.
Language
Russian
Author
Swami Sivananda
Author
Swami Sivananda
Narrator
Dmitry Aganezov
Narrator
Dmitry Aganezov
Description
Brahmacharya is one of the four stages of spiritual development. In a narrow sense, it means sexual restraint; in a broad sense, self-discipline and control over desires. In yoga, brahmacharya is one of the principles of yama.
This audiobook is for those who want to get rid of sexual dependence—for those who want to manage themselves, and do not want to be controlled by their lower nature and desires. A book about how constant loss of semen leads to the weakening of the male population both physically and mentally, and as a consequence to various mental and physical illnesses.
The book contains many pieces of advice on how to overcome sexual dependence—because, as is known, a very large percentage of men, due to the availability of sexual-content materials, have gotten “hooked” on sex in its various forms like on a drug. That, in turn, leads to harmful consequences. The book includes scientific studies, both modern and ancient approaches.
This audiobook is for those who want to get rid of sexual dependence—for those who want to manage themselves, and do not want to be controlled by their lower nature and desires. A book about how constant loss of semen leads to the weakening of the male population both physically and mentally, and as a consequence to various mental and physical illnesses.
The book contains many pieces of advice on how to overcome sexual dependence—because, as is known, a very large percentage of men, due to the availability of sexual-content materials, have gotten “hooked” on sex in its various forms like on a drug. That, in turn, leads to harmful consequences. The book includes scientific studies, both modern and ancient approaches.
Contents:
Translator’s note
Prayer for purity.
Part I The Phenomenon of Sex
1. The degradation of our time
The whole world is sexual
Spiritual sadhana—as an answer to sexual desires
Brahmacharya—needs of our days
2. How the sexual impulse works
Cupid’s flower-bow
Samskaras of the subconscious mind
How to measure your mental purity
Destroying lust is not an easy matter
3. The intensity of desire in different people
Passion in children, young people, and the elderly
Sexual thoughts in sages, spiritual students, and housewives
Lust in men and women
4. Sex in imagination
Beauty is a mental concept
An incorrect description of female beauty
Passion blinds the mind
5. The catastrophic effect of sexual connection
Wet dreams and voluntary intercourse—the difference is enormous
Young people with pale faces
6. The value of semen
Modern medicine’s view
Mind, Prana, and Vīrya
Part II The Glory of Brahmacharya
7. The importance of Brahmacharya
Eight obstacles in Brahmacharya
Physical and mental brahmacharya
A common complaint
8. The glory of Brahmacharya
The secret of health and longevity
Celibacy supports concentration
9. The importance of celibacy in spiritual life
Celibacy in different religious traditions
Brahmacharya is the foundation of spiritual life
10. Brahmacharya for householders
What is Brahmacharya in family life?
When the wife becomes a mother
The life of spiritual partnership
11. Women and Brahmacharya
Brahmacharinīs—in ancient times and today
Licentiousness is not freedom
A call to spiritual life
12. Brahmacharya and the educational system
The duty of teachers and parents
13. Examples of ideal Brahmacharis
Hanuman
Shri Lakshmana
Bhishma
Part III Techniques for sublimation of sexual energy
From sexual energy to spiritual
The secret of sublimation
Full sublimation is difficult, but possible
15. To marry or not to marry?
Is celibacy real?
The foolish argument of the Epicureans
The nature of love between husband and wife
Celibacy? Or the life of the householder?
Akhandā Brahmacharya
16. The dangers of casual relationships
The destructive effect of imagination
The forbidden fruit—the test of spiritual seekers
17. Throw away these lustful looks!
Watch the nature of your looks!
How to resist bad thoughts
18. The significance of diet in sexual restraint
Sattvic food
Forbidden food
Mitāhāra or regulation of diet
Fasting—a cleansing practice
19. Wet dreams and spermatorrhea
The difference between physiological and pathological emissions
Causes and consequences
A warning about bad sexual habits and outbursts of anger
The importance of proper diet
Get up before four in the morning
Repeat the Lord’s Name
Helpful properties of a cold bath
Some useful advice
20. Effective means in the practice of celibacy
Control your eating
Avoid bad company
Watch your thoughts
Seek Satsang and good company
Develop Viveka and Vairagya
A small clarification for women
A vow is serious help
Training willpower and self-suggestion
Change your views
21. Hatha Yoga to help Brahmacharya
Siddhasana
Shirshasana
Sarvangasana
Matsyāsana
A guide to practicing asanas
Mula Bandha
Jalandhara Bandha
Uddiyana Bandha
Nauli Kriya
Mahā Mudrā
Yoga Mudrā
Easy and convenient pranayama
Bhastrika
Tips for practicing pranayama
Vajroli Mudra
22. Some illustrative examples
1. The power of lust. The example of Jaimini
2. Passion controls the mind. Socrates and his students
3. Pleasure increases lust. Raja Yayati.
4. Gaining Viveka and Vairagya. Yogis Vemana.
5. Beauty is born in imagination. The story of Hemachuda.
6. Physical beauty is not real beauty. The story about a prince.
7. Being busy all the time is the best way to control lust. The story about a ghost.
Selected sayings about sex and celibacy
Prayer for purity.
Part I The Phenomenon of Sex
1. The degradation of our time
The whole world is sexual
Spiritual sadhana—as an answer to sexual desires
Brahmacharya—needs of our days
2. How the sexual impulse works
Cupid’s flower-bow
Samskaras of the subconscious mind
How to measure your mental purity
Destroying lust is not an easy matter
3. The intensity of desire in different people
Passion in children, young people, and the elderly
Sexual thoughts in sages, spiritual students, and housewives
Lust in men and women
4. Sex in imagination
Beauty is a mental concept
An incorrect description of female beauty
Passion blinds the mind
5. The catastrophic effect of sexual connection
Wet dreams and voluntary intercourse—the difference is enormous
Young people with pale faces
6. The value of semen
Modern medicine’s view
Mind, Prana, and Vīrya
Part II The Glory of Brahmacharya
7. The importance of Brahmacharya
Eight obstacles in Brahmacharya
Physical and mental brahmacharya
A common complaint
8. The glory of Brahmacharya
The secret of health and longevity
Celibacy supports concentration
9. The importance of celibacy in spiritual life
Celibacy in different religious traditions
Brahmacharya is the foundation of spiritual life
10. Brahmacharya for householders
What is Brahmacharya in family life?
When the wife becomes a mother
The life of spiritual partnership
11. Women and Brahmacharya
Brahmacharinīs—in ancient times and today
Licentiousness is not freedom
A call to spiritual life
12. Brahmacharya and the educational system
The duty of teachers and parents
13. Examples of ideal Brahmacharis
Hanuman
Shri Lakshmana
Bhishma
Part III Techniques for sublimation of sexual energy
From sexual energy to spiritual
The secret of sublimation
Full sublimation is difficult, but possible
15. To marry or not to marry?
Is celibacy real?
The foolish argument of the Epicureans
The nature of love between husband and wife
Celibacy? Or the life of the householder?
Akhandā Brahmacharya
16. The dangers of casual relationships
The destructive effect of imagination
The forbidden fruit—the test of spiritual seekers
17. Throw away these lustful looks!
Watch the nature of your looks!
How to resist bad thoughts
18. The significance of diet in sexual restraint
Sattvic food
Forbidden food
Mitāhāra or regulation of diet
Fasting—a cleansing practice
19. Wet dreams and spermatorrhea
The difference between physiological and pathological emissions
Causes and consequences
A warning about bad sexual habits and outbursts of anger
The importance of proper diet
Get up before four in the morning
Repeat the Lord’s Name
Helpful properties of a cold bath
Some useful advice
20. Effective means in the practice of celibacy
Control your eating
Avoid bad company
Watch your thoughts
Seek Satsang and good company
Develop Viveka and Vairagya
A small clarification for women
A vow is serious help
Training willpower and self-suggestion
Change your views
21. Hatha Yoga to help Brahmacharya
Siddhasana
Shirshasana
Sarvangasana
Matsyāsana
A guide to practicing asanas
Mula Bandha
Jalandhara Bandha
Uddiyana Bandha
Nauli Kriya
Mahā Mudrā
Yoga Mudrā
Easy and convenient pranayama
Bhastrika
Tips for practicing pranayama
Vajroli Mudra
22. Some illustrative examples
1. The power of lust. The example of Jaimini
2. Passion controls the mind. Socrates and his students
3. Pleasure increases lust. Raja Yayati.
4. Gaining Viveka and Vairagya. Yogis Vemana.
5. Beauty is born in imagination. The story of Hemachuda.
6. Physical beauty is not real beauty. The story about a prince.
7. Being busy all the time is the best way to control lust. The story about a ghost.
Selected sayings about sex and celibacy
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