The New Celibacy

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Namas te.

Jaya Sacinandana!

 

OK, once more on COM.

 

I would like to thank that kind devotee who posted that scientific article

about continence and the relationship between semen and the nervous system.

I had read a similar, shorter, article before, but this one by far surpassed

it. Only one who has already lost his brain will not get the clear message

of the article and decide to fully endeavor for total retention. A few days

ago I found a book in the library, written by Gabrielle Brown (Ph.D.) called

"The New Celibacy, Why more men and women are abstaining from sex - and

enjoying it." It opens with the following statement:

 

He that on earth from birth to death observes chastity, for him there is

nothing beyond reach, know this, O herdsman of men... (from the VEDAS)

 

The chapters are called

 

1 As the Pendulum Swings: Some new signs of the times

 

(about the succesful celibates in the present society etc.)

 

2 The Old Celibacy

 

(about celibacy in Hinduism, Buddhism, the Tantric tradition, Judaism,

Christianity, monestaries etc.)

 

3 Celibacy and Love: Does abstinence make the heart grow fonder?

 

4 The Celibate Man

 

5 The Celibate Woman

 

6 Celibacy in Marriage: Chastity begins at home

 

7 Celibacy and the Growth of Consciousness

 

8 Attitudes for Celibacy: Letting go of sex

 

(ideas and suggestions that may help one take a celibate 'vacation', as well

as a list of benefits of celibacy)

 

This person doesn't write about lecitin and the brain, but gives many

interesting statements from other points of view.

 

I will now read the book, and perhaps post some nice parts here if I feel

like it. For those who want to read the book themselves (both brahmacaris

and grihasthas) the ISBN number is 0-07-008430-0 published in 1980 by

McGraw-Hill Book Company.

 

May Sri Gauranga grant us the strength to continue our total abstinence.

 

Your servant,

bhakta Ivar.