Tulsi Prajna 2008 07

SR No.: 524636
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Shanta Jain, Jagatram Bhattacharya
Publisher: Jain Vishva Bharati
Publication Year: 2008
Total Pages: 100
Language: Hindi, English
Classification: Magazine, India_Tulsi Prajna, & India
File Size: 5 MB

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his sexual desire, he should practise attenuation of the body and passions by fasting and prepare for finally fasting unto death.
This is the way for the unlearned aspirant to control his sexual desire. For the learned monk, engagement in study etc. is the way.
[6] To stop thinking about sexual desires (Sūtra 84)
“Even while leading the life of equanimity, sometimes, due to sexual desires, the monk's mind may go astray, from self-restraint. In such moments, he should reflect that 'neither she is mine, nor I am hers'. In this way, he should get rid of the sexual inclination towards her.
“Mortify yourself with austerity, abandon easy life; overcome sexual desires; you will then be easily capable of getting rid of the passion of hatred and eliminating your attachment. Thus you will become happy in this world." 16
‘Light diet' means black pulse, butter-milk etc. or the low-caloried food that weakens the body. 'Reduced diet' means only one-cereal diet or meagre food. Headstand means relaxation lasting for one to four quarters.
The sexual desire is calmed down on account of lack of association with stimulants.
In the opinion of yogis, conversant with the centres of consciousness, the, centres of power, health and fire are respectively activated by the instincts of sex, alimentary nourishment and desire for fame. The centre of bliss becomes inactive in such circumstances, and as a result the wisdom for personal welfare does not wake up nor does the desire for wearing off the karma grow up. It is for this reason that the path for strengthening and nourishing the state of celibacy, controlling diet and calming down the hankering for fame,' has been pointed out. On the activation of the centre of bliss, all these three instincts are uprooted." 5.85 puvvam damdā pacchā phāsā, puvvam phāsā pacchā damdā. First pain then pleasure, first pleasure then pain. Bhagyam Sūtra 85 Now the two supporting Sūtras (85, 86) are given here. “Pleasure' means sensual pleasure. There is concomitance between pain and pleasure.
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