The dangers of lust in sadhana.

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Dear Niranjan, Here is an answer to your query. Cupid makes intellectual persons, great orators, ministers and research scholars, doctors and barristers as pleasure deer or pet dogs in the laps of young ladies A sexual act produces a SAMSKARA (impression in the subconscious mind or CHITTA) This Samskara raises a VRITTI (thought wave in the mind) The Vritti again causes a Samskara. Enjoyment thickens the VASANAS. From the bed of Samskaras and Vasanas in the mind, emanates KALPANA (imagination) through SMRITI (memory). Then comes ATTACHMENT. ATTACHMENT OR Moham is one of the shad-ripus(one of the six deadly enemies for any sadhaka) .Even in a blind man who is a celibate who has not seen the face of a woman, the sexual impulse is very strong Why? This is due to the force of Samskaras or impressions of previous births which are imbedded in the subconscious mind. Whatever you do, whatever you think, are all lodged or printed or indelibly impressed in

the layers of the Chitta or subconscious mind. These impressions can be burnt only by Krishna consciousness. When the sexual Vasana fills the whole mind and body, the Samskaras assume the form of big Vrntis or wolf and torment the poor blind man. It is easy to control the conscious mind. But it is very difficult to control the subconscious mind. You may be a brahmacari or a sannyasi. Mark how the mind conducts itself in dreams. The sex impulses, ambitions and low desires are all ingrained in you and deep-rooted in the subconscious mind. Destroy these dirty impressions by sincere chanting. A man who is established in mental Brahmacharya can never have even a single thought of evil in dreams. He can never have a bad dream.

There is a lack of VICHARA or VIVEKA in dream. That is the reason why you get bad dreams, even though you are pure in the Jagrati state through the power of VIVEKA and VICHARA. When the impurities emerge from the subconscious mind and come to the surface of the conscious mind with formidable force, do not try to resist them. Do not think of evil qualities much. Just repeat the Hare Krishna mantra and try to hear it attentively. There is no other way, no other way, no other way. You may grow old, your hair may turn gray, but your mind is ever young. The capacity may vanish, but the craving remains. Cravings are the real seeds of

birth. These craving-seeds give rise to Sankalpa and action. The wheel of samsara is kept revolving by these cravings Nip them in the bud. By sincere devotion through chanting, root out these craving-seeds which are laid deep. You will have to dig them out properly in various corners and burn them beyond resurrection. How To Gauge Your Own Mental Purity · If a feeling arises in the mind of a brahmacari or a brahmacharini espeically in the loins. · The company of a woman/man during times of ailment or sorrow is sought after rather than one's Guru or

deity. · If there is a desire to talk, play and joke with her/him · If there is a desire to look at young voluptous beautiful girls or handsome and virile young men(in the case of women), · If the look is unholy and unchaste(The best determinant is one's own heart which feels burdened with pangs of lust) · If there is a desire in the mind especially when there is pain in the body for touch by the hands of females, Remember that lust is still lurking in his mind. There is deep sexual craving.

This should be destroyed. The old thief is still hiding. Such a Brahmacari must be very careful. He is still within the danger zone. He has not attained the state of purity. Even in dreams there should not arise in the mind any craving for the touch of a female and the company of a woman. One's purity can be gauged by one's experiences in dream. If one is entirely free from any sexual thought in dreams, he has reached the state of purity. Self-analysis and introspection are indispensable requisites to determine the state of one's mind. Eradication Of Lust Is No Easy

Task One must surrender every such feeling mentally to one's Guru or deity and take some deep breaths in one place and remain in A MEDITATIVE STATE. THE VALUE OF SEMEN The vital energy, the Veerya which supports your life, which is the Pranas, which shines in your sparkling eyes, which beams in your shining cheeks, is a great treasure for you. Veerya is the quintessence of blood.

One drop of semen is manufactured out of 40 drops of blood. Note here how valuable this fluid is ! Western scientists till eighties used to not accept this but latest research in Joh Hopkins and other Universities have verified this claim of ancient Indian ayurveda to be true to the dot. There is actually a gradual decline in one's medhas(intellect as whole) with the ejection of semen. According to Ayurveda, semen is the last Dhatu that is formed out of food. Out of food is manufactured chyle. Out of chyle comes blood. Out of blood comes flesh. Out of flesh comes fat. Out of fat conies bone. Out of bones comes marrow. Out of marrow comes semen. These are the Sapta dhatus that support this life and body. Semen is the last essence. It is the essence of all essences. Eminent European medical men also support the statements of the Yogis of India. Dr.Nicole says : "This vital fluid of man carried back and diffused through his system makes him manly, strong, brave and heroic. If wasted, it leaves him effeminate, weak and physically debilitated and prone to sexual irritation and disordered function, a wretched nervous systeiri, epilepsy, and various other diseases and death. The suspension of the use of the generative organs is attended with a notable increase of bodily and mental and spiritual vigor." Dr.E.P.Miller says, "All waste of spermatic secretions, whether voluntary or involuntary, is a direct waste of the life-force. It is almost

universally conceded that the choicest element of the blood enters into the composition of the 'spermatic secretion. If these conclusions are correct, then it follows that a chaste life is essential to man’s well being.” Just as sugar is all-pervading in sugarcane, butter in milk, so also semen is pervading the whole body. Just as the butter milk is thin after the butter is removed, so also, semen is thinned by its wastage. The more the wastage of semen the more is the weakness. In the Yoga Sastras it is said : Maranam Bindu Patanat Jivanam Bindu

Raksanat Falling of semen brings death, preservation of semen gives life. It is the hidden treasure in man. It imparts Brahma-Tejas to the face and strength to the intellect. 'Brahmacharyena Tapasa Deva Mrityum upagnataa' The Vedas declare that by Brahmacarya and penance the Devas have conquered death. The great Hanuman, Bhisma, Lakshman are practical examples. Ojas Moorthy-Dhanvanthari Just as the oil comes up in a wick and hum:, with plowing light, so also, the Veerya or semen Hows ip by the practice of Sadhana and is converted into Tcias or Ojas. The brahmacari shines with Brahmic aura in his face. Brahmacharya is me blossomed flower of life around which the bees of strength. patience, knowledge, and purity wander about humming hither and thither. By the practice of Brahmacharya longevity, glory, strength, vigour, knowledge, wealth, undying fame, virtues and devotion to the truth increase. After Dhanvantari had taught all the details about Ayurveda to his disciples, they enquired about the keynote of this medical science. The Master replied, "I tell you that Brahmacharya is truly a precious jewel. It is the one most effective medicine nectar indeed which destroys diseases, decay and death. For attaining peace, brightness, memory, knowledge, health and Self-realization, one should observe Brahmacharya which is the highest Dharma, Brahmacharya is the highest knowledge; Brhamacharya is the greatest strength. Brahmacharya can undo all inauspicious signs", When there is purity, the rays of the mind are not dissipated. Focusing of the mind becomes easy. Concentration and purity go

together. Although a sage is a few words only, a deep impression is produced in the minds of the oarers. This is due to his Ojas Sakti which is conserved by the preservation of semen and its transmutation. A true Brahmacari in thought, word and deed has wonderful thought-power. He move the world. If you develop strict celibacy, VICHARA SAKTI (power of enquiry) and DHARANA SAKTI (power of grasping and holding the Truth) will develop. Continence increases infinitely the power of retentive memory. The strict celibate has keen and acute memory even in old age. Lakshmana followed Sri Rama for the long period to 14 years though he perfectly aware of the dangers of the forest. Lakshmana was pure in thought, word and deed. He led the life of an ideal Brahmacari during the 14 years of exile. He never looked at the face or body of Sita. His eyes were ever directed towards her lotus feet only. When Sugriva brought Sita's cloak and jewels - which while she was being carried away, she had allowed to fall on the earth, seeing the monkeys on the mountain - Rama showed them to Lakshmana and asked whether he recognized them. Lakshmana said : Nahum Junami Keyurc Naham Janami Kankane Nupuru Eva

Janumi fvityarn Padabhi vandanat "I do not recognize the bracelets or ear-rings; I know only the anklets, for I worshiped her feet alone". See how Lakshmana revered Goddess Sita as mother' Wet Dream & Voluntary Copulation- A Vital Difference A sexual act shatters the nervous system. The whole nervous system is

shaken or agitated during the act. There is excessive loss of energy. But it is not so when emission occurs during the dreaming state. In a wet dream, it may be the outflow of the prostatic Juice only. Even if there is loss of the vital fluid, there is not much draining. The actual essence does not come out during wet dreams. It is only the watery prostatic Juice with a little semen that is discharged during nocturnal pollutions. When nocturnal emission takes place, the mind which was working in the inner astral body suddenly enters the physical body vehemently in an agitated condition. That is the reason why emission takes place suddenly. The night discharge may not stimulate the sexual desire. But a voluntary copulation, in the case of a sincere aspirant, is highly detrimental to his spiritual progress. The

Samskara created by the act will Le very deep; and it will intensify or strengthen the force of the previous bad Samskaras that are already imbedded in the subconscious mind and will stimulate sexual desire, it will be like pouring ghee in the fire that is slowly getting extinguished. You should completely give up copulation. Night pollution or discharge is of two kinds - Physiological and Pathological. In physiological pollution you will be refreshed. You should not be afraid of this act You should not mind if the discharge of semen is very occasional. This may be due to heat in the body or the pressure of loaded bowels or bladder on seminal bags. This act may not be attended with evil thoughts. The person may not be aware of the act during the nights. Whereas, in pathological pollution,

the act is accompanied by sexual thoughts. Depression follows. There is irritability, languishment, laziness, inability to work etc. Occasional discharges are of no consequence, but frequent nocturnal illusions cause depression of spirits, debility, dyspepsia, loss of memory, severe pain in the back, headache, burning of eyes, drowsiness and burning sensation at urination or during flow of semen. Wet dreams and spermatorrhoea may be due to various causes like Constipation, a loaded stomach, irritation-producing or wind producing food, impure thoughts and long self abuse done in ignorance. Most of the diseases take their origin in overeating. The

evening meal should light and eaten before 6 or 7 p.m. If possible don't take anything other than milk and fruit at night. No solid or liquid should be taken after sunset. When you take milk, mix ginger essence in it. Or boil crushed ginger with milk before drinking the milk. A loaded bladder is the cause of Wet dreams. Before retiring to bed, answer the calls of nature. To relieve constipation the use of enema is most essential. SUPPRESSION AND SUBLIMATION In the practice of Brahmacarya what is wanted in elimination of lust, but not suppression. Suppression of the sex urge is not eradication. You can never be free of that which is suppressed. The suppressed sex desire will attack you again and again and will produce wet dreams, irritability and restlessness of mind. No method is as powerful as redirecting all our lust towards Krishna. If Krishna takes over our heart, if our heart is filled with Krishna thoughts, Krishna's books, Krishna's people, Krishna's temples, Krishna's activities, Krishna’s service-Krishna, Krishna,Krishna,Krishna, Krishna, Krishna, Krishna, Krishna - in all tracks of your mind, then you can not be troubled by material lust. Ignorant people adopt foolish methods to kill the Indriyas. They fail eventually. Many foolish aspirants amputate the organ of reproduction. They think that lust can be eradicated by such a procedure. What a great foolish act ! Lust is in the mind. If the mind is controlled and engaged in the Lord's service, what can this organ do ? Some swallow tons of nux vomica to kill this organ. They fail in their attempts to be centered in Brahmacharya. The state of their mind states remains the same, though they become impotent by taking nux vomica. Brahmacharya means control, but not suppression of the sex desire or sex force. The mind should be rendered by pure japa, kirtan and prayer and through such constant engagement like Maharaja Ambarish. If the mind is filled with sublime divine thoughts

the sex desire will be devitalized or de-energized by the withdrawal of the mind. We must develop devotion to the Lord and a burning desire to get out of this rotten material world. Yours yogically, Shreeram Balijepalli

 

 

 

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