Guest guest Posted October 19, 2000 Report Share Posted October 19, 2000 - michele <michele Vivekananda Centre <vivekananda 19 October 2000 00:38 Re: [selfknow-l] Fw: Celibacy... > How does that fit in with the practices of Tantra Yoga, in which the sexual > energy can be used for reaching altered states of awareness, and ultimately > attaining a moment of ONENESS (not just on the physical level, but on the > Divine level)? > > My understanding of Tantra is that celibacy is a matter of choice and not > absolutely necessary to spiritual growth. What is more important is the > intent behind being sexually active or abstaining. That is using our sexual > energies wisely, with the right people, and not just for physical pleasure > alone. > > OM Shanti > Michele ======Response======== Celibacy - is a difficult subject to promote in a world which is strongly driven by the 'sex impulse'. Let me first share with you some of the light hearted banter that followed my talk: - Q: 'What will happen to mankind if we all became celibate? R: If you do not procreate; don't worry there are many others out there who will happily take over your task. Q: Are YOU celibate? R: Yep. Q: What pleasure is left for us then? R: There is cash value - if you succeed then each follicle on your body will give as much pleasure as a sex organ. Q: What about following a system of 'Tantra' which involves sex R: That is 'Left hand method' - not recommended. Q: Can we not practice celibacy when we are older? R: With blanks in your pistol - it is no good saying I will not shoot! ======= Further comment:- There is a tendency to dilute ideas of celibacy. I told the meeting 'celibacy' is necessary for these reasons (a) It is a major distraction and needs to be put aside for serious practice of meditation. (b) It drains the energy needed for spiritual progress. We all have finite supply of this energy. © If one can master this most powerful natural instinct - that act of self-control itself generates tremendous self confidence and power. One then feels that there is no stopping now.. - Spirituality is attainable - It can be first hand experience. jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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