Benefits of Brahmacharya

Brahmacharya is the basis for morality.

It is the basis for eternal life.

It is a spring flower that exhales immortality from its petals.

It is the substratum for a life of peace in Atman.

It is the firm support for Brahma-Nishtha, which is eagerly longed for by sages, aspirants and Yogic students.

It is the shield for waging war against the internal Asuras�lust, anger and greed.

It opens the door of liberation (Moksha).

It contributes to perennial joy, to the uninterrupted and undecaying bliss. Even Rishis, Devas, Gandharvas and Kinnaras serve at the feet of a true Brahmachari.

Brahmacharya is the only key to open the Sushumna and awaken Kundalini.

It brings glory, fame, virtue and Mana-Pratishtha. The eight Siddhis and the nine Riddhis roll under the feet of the true celibate. They are ever ready to obey his command.

Just as the oil comes up in a wick and burns with glowing light, so also, the Veerya or semen flows up by the practice of Yoga Sadhana and is converted into Tejas or Ojas. The Brahmachari shines with Brahmic aura in his face.

By the practice of Brahmacharya, longevity, glory, strength, vigour, knowledge, wealth, undying fame, virtues and devotion to the truth increase.

Lord Siva said: "Celibacy alone is the supreme penance. Of course, other penances (such as keeping fast and silence etc ...) are good in their place, but they are all inferior toBrahmacharya. That Urdhvareta saint who has done penance over the restraint of the sexual organ is not a human-being but God."

Atharva Veda declares: "Celibacy is the supreme religious observance."

Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa said: �One should strive to totally eradicate lust; if somebody succeeds in doing so, then a new fine nerve named �medha� gets awakened in him/her. That nerve makes the sexual energy, which was earlier flowing downwards, to flow upwards (towards the brain). After this nerve gets opened, one attains the supreme knowledge of the God or God-Realization.�

Tips to follow Brahmacharya.

Here are some important tips to follow Brahmacharya.

Have a spiritual attitude towards opposite gender. 

Consider every person of opposite gender as mother, sister or daughter (father, brother or son for female aspirants) depending on the age or consider every person as Self or Consciousness.

Keep away from bad habits such as smoking, drinking, drugs, etc., which excite the nervous system and stimulate sexual desire.

 Maintain internal (of mind) and external (of body) cleanliness.

If you are already married and have children, consider the spouse as just a friend, sleep separately and practice complete brahmacharya. Think that marriage is just a part of life, and it is the weakest relation which followed with a divorce.

 Get up in the Brahma Muhurata (starts 96 minutes before sunrise, and ends 48 minutes before sunrise; it is the second last muhurata before sunrise. So, if we suppose the time of sunrise at 6:00 a.m. someday,brahma muhurata would be from 4:24 a.m. to 5:11 a.m.), and do some meditation and prayer after bathing. This habit will help in increasing your satva, which is indispensable for the practice of Brahmacharya.

 Practice yoga asana it keeps your mind strong.

 Read religious books.

 Be humble and give up pride. Humility and modesty are the prerequisites for the practice of Brahmacharya.

 Daily offer prayer to your istha devata.

Follow Spiritual discourse given by religious persons.

Make it a habit to watch devotional channels

 Regularly Visit temples. Make it a habit.

 Regular practice of moderate pranayama (breathing exercise) must be made a habit. Pranayama is an effective measure in regulating mind.

 Don�t be in company with bad persons

 Make friendly relation with spritiual persons

 Do not compare yourself with worldly people or with those who are the puppets of passion, but rather compare yourself with great souls if you want to succeed on this path.

 Always prefer Sattvic food(vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, dairy products such as ghee and milk ......etc) Get the total list from internet.

 Avoid Non � Vegetarian

 Avoid onion and garlic.

Brahmacharya - Hinduism

Brahmacharya is celibacy. Celibacy brings you strength, lots of strength. Brahmacharya has a higher meaning than just celibacy. Brahma means infinity, charya means moving in infinity.

In another context, brahmacharya is the virtue of celibacy when unmarried and fidelity when married. It represents a virtuous lifestyle that also includes simple living, meditation and other behaviors.

In ancient and medieval era Indian texts, the term brahmacharya is a concept with a more complex meaning indicating an overall lifestyle conducive to the pursuit of sacred knowledge and spiritual liberation. Brahmacharya is a means, not an end. It usually includes cleanliness, ahimsa, simple living, studies, meditation, and voluntary restraints on certain foods, intoxicants, and behaviors (including sexual behavior).

In Indian traditions, a Brahmachari is a male and Brahmacharini a female.

Brahma Kumaris :

Among Brahma Kumaris and Prajapita Brahma Kumaris, Brahmacarya is practised by married couples and householders too, as a way of formalizing sexual behavior into a conscious, co-creative practice rather than merely an unconscious habit.

International Society for Krishna Consciousness :

In ISKCON, a bhakti sect or devotional movement within Hinduism, a male devotee is called brahmachari and female devotee brahmacharini. The unmarried male brahmacharis wear saffron robes, while married male householders wear white robes. Brahmacharinis wear saris of any color. The terms brahmachari and brahmacharini are reserved for those practicing celibacy.