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COXXOXOXLACK OM OM OPALOPROMESA PALPARODICATO FASCICONBERONES
There are two types of libido—(1) sanimittik (causal; having an ex external cause), and (2) animittik (non-causal; without any external cause). The libido inspired by some external source or cause is en sanimittik, and that inspired by inner sources or the inherent one is animittik.
There are three sources of sanimittik-listening to erotic speech, seeing beauty and recalling past experiences. Animittik is also of three types--caused by fruition of karmas, food and body. In Sthananga Sutra also four instrumental causes for libido have been mentioned. Out of these the main cause is excess of fat and blood.
From this angle, some methods of controlling sexual urge have been indicated in aphorism 165 (1) To eat tasteless or plane food; to avoid vigaya or food proscribed by scriptures. (2) Eat less than one's appetite (unodari); eat once in a day food cooked with a single ingredient and even without any salt or other condiments (ayambil); and other such austerities. (3) Practice yogic postures like headstand, tree-pose, etc. (4) Practice kayotsarg in standing, sitting or lying postures (dissociation of mind from body; a type of meditation). (5) Lead an itinerant life avoiding a long stay at any one place. (6) Abandon food or observe fast and practice austerities for a long period. (7) Avoid any affiliation or contact with women. An ascetic should give stress on practice of any or all of these methods depending on individual needs and desired benefits. One should specifically practice that method which disciplines his libido.
In aphorism 166 also there are directions to refrain from lewd talks and other such things.
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Lokasara : Fifth Chapter
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