Brahmacharyam

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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 ||