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Jaina Acara: Siddhanta aura Svarupa
237 too, realise the importance of semen but differ so far as its formation and location are concerned.
The loss of semen directly affects the brain, because the constituents of both are the same. It is the identity of chemical elements. Physical and mental labour or being extremely busy doing some work constantly destroy the germs of semen in the brain. This enfeebles mental energy.
Physiologists say that semen continues to be produced till the age of forty-five. Later up to the age of seventy its production decreases considerably. The loss of semen means weariness of the body and the generation of many fearful diseases.
There are eight kinds of cohabitation :
(1) Remembrance.
(2) Narration
(3) Amorous sport
(4) Watching intently.
(5) Secret Colloquy (6) Resolve
(7) Effort.
(8) Copulation.
Punctilious observance of all these leads to the strict obeservance of celibacy which may be disrupted by the non-observance of any one of them. All these together strengthen celibacy. Semen can move upward only when the mind is freed of all deformities.
Psychologists talk of its sublimation. Semen is not to be wasted in occasional revelries and luxuries. It should be diverted to social good and spiritual upliftment. Its vertical movement or transformation does not destroy passions but only allays them.
A chaste person keeps himself away form salaciousness. What incites sexual craving is a taboo for him. He not only avoids copulation but also its means. A libidinous person can never look within, but looking without is to be endlessly ensnared. Body-worshippers are born and reborn whereas soul-worshippers are released sooner or later. Celibacy is not to be talked of, but practised religiously. It not only keeps the body glowing but also purifies thinking. It is facilitated by living above the world and yet actively living one's life. As long as man has craving for lust, and is subject to corroding passions the world will be too much with him and he will enjoy no solace
Human life is very precious. It is here that man can become God if he treads the right path, otherwise he will be dehumanised and become demoniac.
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