Guest guest Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 , "Srinath Ram" <srinath_atreya> wrote: 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 || > , Shrinivas Khate 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. --- End forwarded message --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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