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Can Brahmachari drink milk?
Let no one deduce from this that all brahmacharis must give up milk. The effect on brahmacharya of different kinds of food can be determined only after numerous experiments.
Which food is good for brahmacharya?
Six years of experiment have showed me that the brahmachari’s ideal food is fresh fruit and nuts. The immunity from passion that I enjoyed when I lived on this food was unknown to me after I changed that diet. Brahmacharya needed no effort on my part in South Africa when I lived on fruits and nuts alone.
What are the dangers of celibacy?
Increased intake of food.
How does celibacy affected my body?
Celibacy goes against the grain of bodily desires. As a [young] adult, your body is wired to crave sexual release and the fact that your mind becomes tuned to celibacy does not mean your body will be. There will be times when it will be nearly impossible to keep the sexual urges under control.
What are the spiritual benefits of celibacy?
Spiritual Benefits of Celibacy: Where there is no sexual interaction, there is no clash. The history of friction ceases where sex ceases. If a married couple takes a vow of brahmacharya, they will understand the bliss of the Self completely. Otherwise, they cannot understand whether their happiness comes from sexual gratification or from the pure Soul.
Does celibacy have any health benefits or vice versa?
There are numerous benefits of practicing celibacy. It provides benefits such as mental and physical strength, boosts immunity, peace of mind and several more. All these could be experienced by preserving the life energy (Prana shakti) within the body.