________________ From My Experiments with Truth 16 It was not until considerable discussions and matur deliberations, I took the vow of celibacy in 1906. .......... I ha not the necessary mental strength. How will I suppress my desires It was strange to think of restraining carnal relationship with one' own wife. However, that was my obligation and I understood clearly. My intentions were pure. SoSo, I launched forth with fait in the sustaining power of God. As I look back upon the twent years of the vow, I am filled with pleasure and wonderment. Th partly successful practise of self-control had been going on sinc 1901. But the freedom and joy that came to me after taking th vow I do not recall being experienced before 1906. Prior to takin the vow, I was driven by the desire and likely to be overcome b temptation at any moment. Now the temptation was no longer abl to control me.
