Gurumaharaj here focuses on the importance of our physiological potential in manifesting our spiritual potentials.
Gurumaharaj : The monks who practise celibacy all their lives can retain the physical strength even in the older years. People who can restrict the frequency of ejaculation can reverse the process of ageing. They develop a stronger immunity than any ordinary people. Such people do not get inflicted with any serious disease. And if one performs Sadhana in a such firm and pure body, he or she is sure to derive great benefits very quickly.
Regular practice of Yoga regulates the endocrine system. As a result there is always a healthy glow in the appearance of a Sadhak. A Sadhak’s eyes and teeth are like that of a teenager. There are many such strong persons even in the grihasthashram though. But
unrestrained and indisciplined lifestyle destroy their physical strength. Unrestricted foodhabits and large quantities of spicy food debilitate their digestive systems. You must bear in mind the fact that every ejaculation largely affects our prostate glands. The more you ejaculate, the more your prostate glands get affected. Well built persons are less affected while the weak and frail persons are highly affected. Hectic sexual activities damage our kidneys as well. This was why Swami Nigamananda advised both the man and wife to drink cold water after having sex. This considerably protects the kidneys. Common men do not know the physiological functions. So, they keep on damaging their physiological systems on their own. Consequently they end up having many physical ailments when they are in their early fifties. In other words, they become so much perturbed with these physical issues that they become unable to perform any kind of positive action.
Our ancient scripture thus says, ” Nayam Atma balahinen labhya.” Following this dictum, Sannyasins lead a purely celibate life and perform Sadhanas regularly. Here lies the mystery of the tradition of the Sannyasins. Without having a strong body you can never manifest your spiritual potentials.
There is a subtle path inside our Sushumna kanda ( an etheric channel inside our spines) from the perinium through the thymus to the pituitary gland. The first stage is from the perinium to the thymus gland. The following stage is from thymus glands to the Ajna Chakra or pituitary gland. From the pituitary begins the last stage that ends at Sahasrar or pineal gland. If the Sushumna Kanda is not fully stuffed with healthy bone marrow the charging between the two poles at two extreme ends is not possible.
Unrestricted sexual activities weaken the bone marrow inside the spine. Then even after performing meditation and Sadhana, one cannot experience the charging inside one’s Sushumna Kanda. Thus, it is advised in our Scriptures to maintain unwavering sexual abstinence for twelve years to achieve the spiritual enlightenment.
Translated by Amitava Saha
Gurumaharaj : The monks who practise celibacy all their lives can retain the physical strength even in the older years. People who can restrict the frequency of ejaculation can reverse the process of ageing. They develop a stronger immunity than any ordinary people. Such people do not get inflicted with any serious disease. And if one performs Sadhana in a such firm and pure body, he or she is sure to derive great benefits very quickly.
Regular practice of Yoga regulates the endocrine system. As a result there is always a healthy glow in the appearance of a Sadhak. A Sadhak’s eyes and teeth are like that of a teenager. There are many such strong persons even in the grihasthashram though. But
unrestrained and indisciplined lifestyle destroy their physical strength. Unrestricted foodhabits and large quantities of spicy food debilitate their digestive systems. You must bear in mind the fact that every ejaculation largely affects our prostate glands. The more you ejaculate, the more your prostate glands get affected. Well built persons are less affected while the weak and frail persons are highly affected. Hectic sexual activities damage our kidneys as well. This was why Swami Nigamananda advised both the man and wife to drink cold water after having sex. This considerably protects the kidneys. Common men do not know the physiological functions. So, they keep on damaging their physiological systems on their own. Consequently they end up having many physical ailments when they are in their early fifties. In other words, they become so much perturbed with these physical issues that they become unable to perform any kind of positive action.
Our ancient scripture thus says, ” Nayam Atma balahinen labhya.” Following this dictum, Sannyasins lead a purely celibate life and perform Sadhanas regularly. Here lies the mystery of the tradition of the Sannyasins. Without having a strong body you can never manifest your spiritual potentials.
There is a subtle path inside our Sushumna kanda ( an etheric channel inside our spines) from the perinium through the thymus to the pituitary gland. The first stage is from the perinium to the thymus gland. The following stage is from thymus glands to the Ajna Chakra or pituitary gland. From the pituitary begins the last stage that ends at Sahasrar or pineal gland. If the Sushumna Kanda is not fully stuffed with healthy bone marrow the charging between the two poles at two extreme ends is not possible.
Unrestricted sexual activities weaken the bone marrow inside the spine. Then even after performing meditation and Sadhana, one cannot experience the charging inside one’s Sushumna Kanda. Thus, it is advised in our Scriptures to maintain unwavering sexual abstinence for twelve years to achieve the spiritual enlightenment.
Translated by Amitava Saha