Practice of Brahmacharya

by Sivananda Saraswati

Immerse yourself in the profound teachings of 'Practice of Brahmacharya' by Swami Sivananda, a compelling exploration of the crucial concept of brahmacharya delivered in a relatable and powerful manner. With clarity and depth, this book delves into the art of controlling desires and harnessing the potent energy of celibacy, guiding readers towards the sublimation of primal instincts into spiritual fuel. Swami Sivananda's words resonate as he outlines effective techniques to transmute lust into ojas sakti, the divine energy that fuels the journey to ultimate self-realization. Embark on a transformative quest towards God-realization as this book provides a timeless roadmap for channeling one's sexual energy to reach higher spiritual heights, making 'Practice of Brahmacharya' an indispensable companion on the path of inner growth and enlightenment.

Kindle Edition

Published August 21, 2023

About the author

Swami Sivananda Saraswati (September 8, 1887—July 14, 1963) was a Hindu spiritual teacher and a well known proponent of Sivananda Yoga and Vedanta. Sivananda was born Kuppuswami in Pattamadai, in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. He studied medicine and served in Malaya as a physician for several years before taking up monasticism. He lived most of the later part of his life near Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh.

He is the founder of The Divine Life Society (1936), Yoga-Vedanta Forest Academy (1948) and author of over 200 books on yoga, vedanta and a variety of other subjects. He established Sivananda Ashram, the location of the headquarters of The Divine Life Society (DLS), on the bank of the Ganges at Shivanandanagar, at a distance of 3 kilometres from Rishikesh.

Sivananda Yoga, the yoga form propagated by him, are now spread in many parts of the world through Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres, but these centres are not affiliated with Swami Sivananda's original ashrams which are run by the Divine Life Society.

Reviews

[Kaberoi Rua · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Brahmacharya", in the broadest sense of the term means "Moving or conducting oneself in Brahman." Brahmacharya is purity in thought, word and deed. Brahmacharya is celibacy and ontinence. Brahmacharya includes the control of not only sex or reproductive Indriya (organ) but also other Indriyas.

This world says Swami Sivananda is nothing but sex and ego. Ego is the chief thing. It is the basis. The sex is hanging on the ego. If the ego is destroyed by Vichara or enquiry of "Who am I?", the sex-idea takes to its heels by itself. Man-master of his destiny - has lost his divine glory and has become a slave, a tool in the hands of sex and ego on account of ignorance.

This book serves as the ultimate guide for celibacy and semen retention. It also acts as a manual for achieving purity in every aspect of life, leading to self-realization and heightened consciousness. I strongly urge anyone on a spiritual journey to read this book.

[Gaurav Kumar Sharma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our youth is in dire necessity to read this book, specially young boys, Highly recommending to boys and mens regardless of their age.