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Dharma-Mārga ( Ācāra-Saṁhitā)
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Forty Four Celibacy
1. The soul verily is Brahma, so the activity regarding the
self of an ascetic, who refrains from seeking enjoyment through other's body ( i.e., sexual enjoyment ) is called Brahmacarya ( celibacy).
-- Bha. Ā. 878 2. A celibate should always give up the sensual pleasures of sound, sight, smell, taste and touch.
- Utta. Sū. 16.10
3. He observes the most difficult but pious virtue of celi
bacy, who is neither infatuated nor attracted even after observing feminine charms.
- Ku. A. 11.80
4. Just as a jar filled with lac when subjected to fire melts
quickly and is destroyed, so does a monk who indulges in sexual contacts with women loses his character.
- Sū. Kr. Sū. 1.4.1.27
5. He who is unable to enjoy apparels, perfume, jewellery,
women and cosy cushions because of their non-availability is not a true ascetic. On the other hand, a person who turns his back to all worldly pleasures easily available and dear to him is a true renouncer.
- Daśa. Sū. 2.2.3
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