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===Naishthika brahmacharya===

===Naishthika brahmacharya===

Naishthika brahmacharya is defined as the regulated activity of body ([[sharira]]), mind ([[manas]]) and speech (vak) in all the time and situations throughout life. It is meant for preservation of health ([[swasthya]]) and to achieve the main aim of life. It is regulated control over all the 11 [[indriya]] (jnanendriya- 5, karmaendriya- 5 and ubhayendriya- 1) by maintaining equilibrium to time ([[kala]]), objects (artha) and activities ([[karma]]).<ref name=BhaskaraGG/>  

Naishthika brahmacharya is defined as the regulated activity of body ([[sharira]]), mind ([[manas]]) and speech (vak) in all the time and situations throughout life. It is meant for preservation of health ([[swasthya]]) and to achieve the main aim of life. It is regulated control over all the 11 [[indriya]] (jnanendriya- 5, karmaendriya- 5 and ubhayendriya- 1) by maintaining equilibrium to time ([[kala]]), objects (artha) and activities ([[karma]]).[Vaidyakiya Subhashit Sahityam 21/7]<ref name=BhaskaraGG/>

===Vaivahika brahmacharya===

===Vaivahika brahmacharya===

Vaivahika brahmacharya is followed during married life (gruhastha) with all the disciplines for paying moral debt of ancestors (pitrurunamukti). The male above age of 25 years and females above age of 16 years can follow this.<ref name=BhaskaraGG/>  

Vaivahika brahmacharya is followed during married life (gruhastha) with all the disciplines for paying moral debt of ancestors (pitrurunamukti). The male above age of 25 years and females above age of 16 years can follow this.[Vaidyakiya Subhashit Sahityam 21/7]<ref name=BhaskaraGG/>  

=== Ashtanga brahmacharya ===

=== Ashtanga brahmacharya ===

Ashtanga brahmacharya is defined as the regulated activity of sense organs and mind when they come in contact with their objects.<ref name=BhaskaraGG/> The person following brahmacharya will always aim or work towards the victory over sensory-motor organs (indriyajaya).<ref name=BhaskaraGG/>

Ashtanga brahmacharya is defined as the regulated activity of sense organs and mind when they come in contact with their objects.<ref name=BhaskaraGG/> The person following brahmacharya will always aim or work towards the victory over sensory-motor organs (indriyajaya).[Vaidyakiya Subhashit Sahityam 21/7]<ref name=BhaskaraGG/>

==Brahmacharya in different perspectives==  

==Brahmacharya in different perspectives==  

#No thought of sex (sankalp)

#No thought of sex (sankalp)

#No attempt at sex (adhyevasaye)

#No attempt at sex (adhyevasaye)

#Physical non-indulgence in sex (kriya-nivriti)<ref name=Singhal/>  

#Physical non-indulgence in sex (kriya-nivriti)[Yoga 10/28]<ref name=Singhal/>  

Brahmacharya is fundamental to yoga practice; otherwise, all these efforts will fail.  

Brahmacharya is fundamental to yoga practice; otherwise, all these efforts will fail.  

Brahma also means self, and charya means “occupation with, engaging, proceeding, behavior, conduct, to follow, moving in, and going after.” This can be translated as ideal activity, conduct, or behavior for individual growth and development.

Brahma also means self, and charya means “occupation with, engaging, proceeding, behavior, conduct, to follow, moving in, and going after.” This can be translated as ideal activity, conduct, or behavior for individual growth and development.

Acharya Charaka at various places throughout the text has  mentioned lifestyle guidelines or codes of conduct viz. [[Sadvritta]] [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 8/17,33], Achararasayana [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 1], [[Ritucharya]] [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 6], [[dinacharya]] [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 5], mokshopaya [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 1], dharaniya and adharaniyavega [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 7], rules for the aspirants [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 8] etc.

Acharya Charaka at various places throughout the text has  mentioned lifestyle guidelines or codes of conduct viz. [[Sadvritta]] [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 8/17,33], Achararasayana [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 1], [[Ritucharya]] [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 6], [[Dinacharya]] [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 5], mokshopaya [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 1], dharaniya and adharaniyavega [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 7], rules for the aspirants [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 8] etc.

'''Brahmacharya and kundalini jagrana (awakening of spiritual energy):'''

'''Brahmacharya and kundalini jagrana (awakening of spiritual energy):'''

Kundalini means spiritual energy that is coiled like a snake at the base of the spine, which is illustrated as three and half times coiled sleeping serpent. The traditional descriptions of Kundalini awakening state that kundalini resides in mooladhara in the form of a coiled snake. When this sleeping and coiled snake awakens, it shoots up through sushumna.

Kundalini means spiritual energy that is coiled like a snake at the base of the spine, which is illustrated as three and half times coiled sleeping serpent. The traditional descriptions of Kundalini awakening state that kundalini resides in mooladhara in the form of a coiled snake. When this sleeping and coiled snake awakens, it shoots up through sushumna.

According to Hatha Yoga Pradipika, one who follows brahmacharya and always takes moderate diet and practices arousal of kundalini, achieves perfection in forty days.<ref>Hathayogapradipika edited by Pramhansa Swami Anant Bharati, 2008 edition, Tritya Updesha, ver.121, Chaukhamba Orientalia, Varanasi, p.105.</ref>

According to Hatha Yoga Pradipika, one who follows brahmacharya and always takes moderate diet and practices arousal of kundalini, achieves perfection in forty days.<ref>Pramhansa Swami Anant Bharati, Hathayogapradipika, 2008 edition, Tritya Updesha, ver.121, Chaukhamba Orientalia, Varanasi, p.105.</ref>

According to Swami Vivekananda, power comes to him who observes unbroken brahmacharya for a period of twelve years. Complete continence gives great intellectual and spiritual strength. Controlled desire leads to the highest results and transforms sexual energy into spiritual energy. All learning can be mastered in very short interval of time by simply observing the strict brahmacharya. Further, he added, the Yogi alone has the Sushumna open. When this sushumna current opens and begins to rise, one gets beyond the sense, the minds become superconscious. One can get beyond even the intellect, where reasoning cannot reach. To open the sushumna is the prime object of the Yogi.

According to Swami Vivekananda, power comes to him who observes unbroken brahmacharya for a period of twelve years. Complete continence gives great intellectual and spiritual strength. Controlled desire leads to the highest results and transforms sexual energy into spiritual energy. All learning can be mastered in very short interval of time by simply observing the strict brahmacharya. Further, he added, the Yogi alone has the Sushumna open. When this sushumna current opens and begins to rise, one gets beyond the sense, the minds become superconscious. One can get beyond even the intellect, where reasoning cannot reach. To open the sushumna is the prime object of the Yogi.

   

   

Sama Veda says that brahmacharis become friends of God. Brahmacharis also called Vasus, Rudras, and Adityas. Brahmachari for 24 years are called Vasus, for 36 years Rudras, and for 48 years Adityas.<ref>Pt. Pamswaroop Sharma Gaud, Samavedsamhita,chapter 16, 2019 edition, Chaukhambha publishing house.</ref>

Sama Veda says that brahmacharis become friends of God. Brahmacharis also called Vasus, Rudras, and Adityas. Brahmachari for 24 years are called Vasus, for 36 years Rudras, and for 48 years Adityas.<ref>Pt. Pamswaroop Sharma Gaud, Samavedsamhita,chapter 16, 2019 edition, Chaukhambha publishing house.</ref>

==Brahamacharya and diet==

==Brahamacharya and diet==

==Recent researches==

==Recent researches==

Recent research suggests that brahmacharya is a prerequisite to a healthy life.<ref>Upadhyay Devanand ,BRAHMACHARYA: A PREREQUISITE TO HEALTHY LIFE International Ayurvedic Medical Journal,ISSN:2320 5091.</ref>, <ref>Dr. Khushboo Bishnoi,Dr. Anupam Pathak, Role of  Brahmacharya in healthy life: A review, World Journal of Pharmaceutical and medical research, ISSN 2455-3301 WJPMR.</ref> Brahmacharya  prolongs the life span by reducing the aging process.<ref>Skandhan KP, Antony Jose, Prasad BS.Brahmacharya(Celibacy) prolongs lifespan by reducing the ageing process, GJRA (Global Journal for research analysis)10 (07)July,2021.DOI10.36106/gjra.</ref>  

Recent research suggests that brahmacharya is a prerequisite to a healthy life.<ref>Upadhyay Devanand ,Brahmacharya: A prerequisite to healthy life. International Ayurvedic Medical Journal, ISSN:2320 5091.</ref>, <ref>Dr. Khushboo Bishnoi,Dr. Anupam Pathak, Role of  Brahmacharya in healthy life: A review, World Journal of Pharmaceutical and medical research, ISSN 2455-3301 WJPMR.</ref> Brahmacharya  prolongs the life span by reducing the aging process.<ref>Skandhan KP, Antony Jose, Prasad BS.Brahmacharya(Celibacy) prolongs lifespan by reducing the ageing process, GJRA (Global Journal for research analysis)10 (07)July,2021.DOI10.36106/gjra.</ref>  

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