Fwd: Practice of Brahmacharya

, Shrinivas Khate <srinivaskhet>

wrote:

Dear Learned members of the group,

I have come across a a dhanada stotram addressed to

goddess mahalakshmi in the rudrayamalam.

There is a specific procedure illustrated for the

practise of the same. It says that the sadhaka should

also practise brahmacharyam. What is the code of

conduct for brahmacharyam. Kindly advice.

 

Ambikayai namah..

 

 

"S.V.Swamy" <swamy@n...>

Wed Nov 26, 2003 10:59 pm

Re: Information required.

 

 

Dear Shrinivas,

 

Om Shri Matre Namah. I hope more learned members will give you more

specific details, but this is what came to my mind, when I read your

mail. The merits if any in my answer are due to the Grace of the

Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi. I had the good fortune of placing my head at

the Divine Mother's Feet at Kolhapur temple in the year 2001.

 

Brahmacharya Deeksha is a vow of celibacy (rough english translation)

for a specific period. Actually what it means is that we constantly

think of Brahman, the Creative God and also Brahman, who created the

Trinity, also called Para Brahma. We need total control over mind.

Look at all women as the Divine Mother. Let sexual desire not come

into mind at all. To help with that, take cold water head bath daily

morning and night. Sleep on the floor or with only a thin reed mat

without a soft mattress. Eat simple food and that too in a limited

quantity. Specifically give up spices, fried food, garlic, onion and

yes, milk too. Eat raw vegetables, rice, dal, etc. preferably. Give

up eggs and meat and all other non-vegetarian food, alcoholic drinks,

tobacco, perfumes....

 

There are some yoga asanas to help with Brahmacharya deeksha.

 

Wish you the best of luck and the Mother's grace.

 

Swamy

 

 

 

"Srinath Ram" <srinath_atreya>

Fri Nov 28, 2003 10:46 pm

Re: Information required.

 

 

 

Jai sadguru dutta.

 

Shrinivasji,

 

To achieve siddhi [success] in a particular mantra, one has to

strictly adhere to the rules and code of conduct prescribed in

the texts. Brahmacharya is one such, rather more important rule.

In this regard, Shree S.V. Swamyji has rightly mentioned many

of the relevant points.

 

 

Brahmacharya actually means acquiring the nature of the Brahman. In

Sanskrth, Brahma also means semen. Hence, in practice Brahmacharya

means celibacy - abstaining from any kind of sexual activity -

mental, physical and vocal. All Hindu religious scriptures praise

the greatness of such a conduct. The Ayurveda clearly states that

one drop of semen is equivalent to 100 drops of blood and this has

been vindicated by recent "scientific experiments" in the West.

 

Normally, the consciousness of a layman is active in the moolaadhaar

region only. Hence such people are satisfied with routine life:

eating, sleeping, talking and carnal pleasures. Almost all the

pranic energy in such people are utilised for such "low-level"

activity.

 

Mantra sadhana for materialistic or spiritual gain/development is

based on the conservation and channelization of such a pranic

energy - the life force. In men, the "ida" and "pingala" nadis

originate from the testicles and form the first knot at the

moolaadhaara. When this semen power is conserved by all means,

it is absorbed back into the blood and the "tejas" (power) helps

invoke and activate the sleeping kundalini. When activated, the

Kundalini raises towards (upwards) the Sahasraara chakra in the

head, piercing through (activating) all the intermediate

chakras. It is the awakening of this kundalini that is responsible

for higher consciousness that helps the sadhak to achieve tasks

which are not possible otherwise.

 

The kundalini is "shakthi" and the sahasraara chakra is "shiva".

Their union is depicted in an artistic manner in the shiva tandava

dance.

 

Code of conduct for Brahmacharyam:

 

1. Food:

 

better prepared by self or one's mother or a pious Brahmin. It should

be very saatwic in nature (light, plain food). Coocked rice should be

consumed only for lunch. Pure ghee is a must. During the night only

fruits and cow's milk should be consumed. Partaking food that is

offered to the Mother will ensure success.

 

2. Sleep:

 

Absolutely no sleep during day time. Should wake up in the Braahmi

muhurath (4 am). The sadhak should sleep on the floor without pillows.

Sleeping over darbha grass or deer skin gives excellent result. One

should not sleep with his/her head towards the North or West

direction.

East is best. Always sleep in the shavaasan.

 

3. Conduct:

 

Avoid the company of women and atheists. All women, young and old

should be treated as one's own mother (even the wife). Think that the

divine Mother is presenting herself in their form. Speaking abnoxious

words, ill about others, harsh about others is an absolute no-no. The

sadhak should not even think of anything else other than the Divine

Mother. Also please refer to Shree Vijayaganapathy's post "lakshanas

for an upasaka"

 

4. Asan:

 

Guptaasan and siddhaasan is highly benefical for practicing

Brahmacharya. Please learn it from a yoga master. Chanting the

following Hanuman mantra while sitting in Guptaasan will certainly

subdue one's sexual urge:

 

"Om namo hanumathE mama madana kshOBham sanhara sanhara |

aatma tatvam prakaashaya prakaashaya hum phat swaaha ||"

 

While Sanyasins have to practice such a Brahmacharyam for ltheir ife

time, a householder can practice it for a specific period and return

to normal life after his wish is fulfilled.

 

 

ABOVE ALL, SURRENDER TO THE MOTHER AND PRAY FOR SUCCESS. IT

IS ONLY BY HER DIVINE GRACE THAT WE CAN BE SUCCESSFUL IN OUR

ENDEAVOURS.

 

sharaNaagatha deenaartha parithraaNa paraayaNE |

sarva syarthi harE dEvee naaraayaNi namOsthuthE ||

 

 

 

"S.V.Swamy" <swamy@n...>

Mon Dec 1, 2003 3:54 am

Re: Information required - Brahmacharya - Overcoming

Daridrya

 

 

 

Dear Srinath Ram garu,

 

Sai Ram. Om Sri Matre Namah. Excellent advice. Very well written.

 

Dear Srinivas ji,

 

One more point to what Sri Srinath has given. Even thinking about

your external appearance is to be avoided. So, no shaving, no use of

perfumes etc. No silk garments. Basically, the idea is to get control

over the senses. And make your mind listen to you. Once you acquire

such a control, you can visualise anything you want and it will come

true. So, Daridya will vanish.

 

If you think that all this is difficult - and if you think like that,

you are not alone, most of us are weak in some area or other... the

alternative course is to surrender to the Mother. Let Her do whatever

She pleases. Doesn't She know the problems of Her children? At the

right time, She will give you the riches which you need and deserve.

 

But if you are inspired to try, take it as Mother's Blessings and

proceed. After a Puja to Her and seeking Her grace in your endeavour.

Sai Ram. May the Mother's blessings be upon you.

 

Swamy

Dear Friends,

 

Brahmacharya is inwardness of consciousness. When the mind moves

outside, it is trapped in outer sensory stimului and brahmacharya is

lost. Inwardness of awareness alone is true brahmacharya. By this,

the mind rises like a lotus out of the mundane mud. The Sun of the

soul shines on it and as the lotus blooms, lakshmi(the shakti within)

becomes apparent.

 

regards...

venkat

 

warm regards,

venkat

 

, "Srinath Ram" <srinath_atreya>

wrote:

> , Shrinivas Khate <srinivaskhet>

> wrote:

> Dear Learned members of the group,

> I have come across a a dhanada stotram addressed to

> goddess mahalakshmi in the rudrayamalam.

> There is a specific procedure illustrated for the

> practise of the same. It says that the sadhaka should

> also practise brahmacharyam. What is the code of

> conduct for brahmacharyam. Kindly advice.

>

> Ambikayai namah..

>

>

> "S.V.Swamy" <swamy@n...>

> Wed Nov 26, 2003 10:59 pm

> Re: Information required.

>

>

> Dear Shrinivas,

>

> Om Shri Matre Namah. I hope more learned members will give you more

> specific details, but this is what came to my mind, when I read your

> mail. The merits if any in my answer are due to the Grace of the

> Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi. I had the good fortune of placing my head

at

> the Divine Mother's Feet at Kolhapur temple in the year 2001.

>

> Brahmacharya Deeksha is a vow of celibacy (rough english

translation)

> for a specific period. Actually what it means is that we constantly

> think of Brahman, the Creative God and also Brahman, who created the

> Trinity, also called Para Brahma. We need total control over mind.

> Look at all women as the Divine Mother. Let sexual desire not come

> into mind at all. To help with that, take cold water head bath daily

> morning and night. Sleep on the floor or with only a thin reed mat

> without a soft mattress. Eat simple food and that too in a limited

> quantity. Specifically give up spices, fried food, garlic, onion and

> yes, milk too. Eat raw vegetables, rice, dal, etc. preferably. Give

> up eggs and meat and all other non-vegetarian food, alcoholic

drinks,

> tobacco, perfumes....

>

> There are some yoga asanas to help with Brahmacharya deeksha.

>

> Wish you the best of luck and the Mother's grace.

>

> Swamy

>

>

>

> "Srinath Ram" <srinath_atreya>

> Fri Nov 28, 2003 10:46 pm

> Re: Information required.

>

>

>

> Jai sadguru dutta.

>

> Shrinivasji,

>

> To achieve siddhi [success] in a particular mantra, one has to

> strictly adhere to the rules and code of conduct prescribed in

> the texts. Brahmacharya is one such, rather more important rule.

> In this regard, Shree S.V. Swamyji has rightly mentioned many

> of the relevant points.

>

>

> Brahmacharya actually means acquiring the nature of the Brahman. In

> Sanskrth, Brahma also means semen. Hence, in practice Brahmacharya

> means celibacy - abstaining from any kind of sexual activity -

> mental, physical and vocal. All Hindu religious scriptures praise

> the greatness of such a conduct. The Ayurveda clearly states that

> one drop of semen is equivalent to 100 drops of blood and this has

> been vindicated by recent "scientific experiments" in the West.

>

> Normally, the consciousness of a layman is active in the moolaadhaar

> region only. Hence such people are satisfied with routine life:

> eating, sleeping, talking and carnal pleasures. Almost all the

> pranic energy in such people are utilised for such "low-level"

> activity.

>

> Mantra sadhana for materialistic or spiritual gain/development is

> based on the conservation and channelization of such a pranic

> energy - the life force. In men, the "ida" and "pingala" nadis

> originate from the testicles and form the first knot at the

> moolaadhaara. When this semen power is conserved by all means,

> it is absorbed back into the blood and the "tejas" (power) helps

> invoke and activate the sleeping kundalini. When activated, the

> Kundalini raises towards (upwards) the Sahasraara chakra in the

> head, piercing through (activating) all the intermediate

> chakras. It is the awakening of this kundalini that is responsible

> for higher consciousness that helps the sadhak to achieve tasks

> which are not possible otherwise.

>

> The kundalini is "shakthi" and the sahasraara chakra is "shiva".

> Their union is depicted in an artistic manner in the shiva tandava

> dance.

>

> Code of conduct for Brahmacharyam:

>

> 1. Food:

>

> better prepared by self or one's mother or a pious Brahmin. It

should

> be very saatwic in nature (light, plain food). Coocked rice should

be

> consumed only for lunch. Pure ghee is a must. During the night only

> fruits and cow's milk should be consumed. Partaking food that is

> offered to the Mother will ensure success.

>

> 2. Sleep:

>

> Absolutely no sleep during day time. Should wake up in the Braahmi

> muhurath (4 am). The sadhak should sleep on the floor without

pillows.

> Sleeping over darbha grass or deer skin gives excellent result. One

> should not sleep with his/her head towards the North or West

> direction.

> East is best. Always sleep in the shavaasan.

>

> 3. Conduct:

>

> Avoid the company of women and atheists. All women, young and old

> should be treated as one's own mother (even the wife). Think that

the

> divine Mother is presenting herself in their form. Speaking

abnoxious

> words, ill about others, harsh about others is an absolute no-no.

The

> sadhak should not even think of anything else other than the Divine

> Mother. Also please refer to Shree Vijayaganapathy's post "lakshanas

> for an upasaka"

>

> 4. Asan:

>

> Guptaasan and siddhaasan is highly benefical for practicing

> Brahmacharya. Please learn it from a yoga master. Chanting the

> following Hanuman mantra while sitting in Guptaasan will certainly

> subdue one's sexual urge:

>

> "Om namo hanumathE mama madana kshOBham sanhara sanhara |

> aatma tatvam prakaashaya prakaashaya hum phat swaaha ||"

>

> While Sanyasins have to practice such a Brahmacharyam for ltheir ife

> time, a householder can practice it for a specific period and return

> to normal life after his wish is fulfilled.

>

>

> ABOVE ALL, SURRENDER TO THE MOTHER AND PRAY FOR SUCCESS. IT

> IS ONLY BY HER DIVINE GRACE THAT WE CAN BE SUCCESSFUL IN OUR

> ENDEAVOURS.

>

> sharaNaagatha deenaartha parithraaNa paraayaNE |

> sarva syarthi harE dEvee naaraayaNi namOsthuthE ||

>

>

>

> "S.V.Swamy" <swamy@n...>

> Mon Dec 1, 2003 3:54 am

> Re: Information required - Brahmacharya - Overcoming

> Daridrya

>

>

>

> Dear Srinath Ram garu,

>

> Sai Ram. Om Sri Matre Namah. Excellent advice. Very well written.

>

> Dear Srinivas ji,

>

> One more point to what Sri Srinath has given. Even thinking about

> your external appearance is to be avoided. So, no shaving, no use of

> perfumes etc. No silk garments. Basically, the idea is to get

control

> over the senses. And make your mind listen to you. Once you acquire

> such a control, you can visualise anything you want and it will come

> true. So, Daridya will vanish.

>

> If you think that all this is difficult - and if you think like

that,

> you are not alone, most of us are weak in some area or other... the

> alternative course is to surrender to the Mother. Let Her do

whatever

> She pleases. Doesn't She know the problems of Her children? At the

> right time, She will give you the riches which you need and deserve.

>

> But if you are inspired to try, take it as Mother's Blessings and

> proceed. After a Puja to Her and seeking Her grace in your

endeavour.

> Sai Ram. May the Mother's blessings be upon you.

>

> Swamy