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PRACTICE OF KARMA YOGA
11. GLORY OF BRAHMACHARYA
There cannot be any language without vowels. You cannot draw a picture without a canvas or wall. You cannot write anything without paper Even so, you cannot have health and spiritual life without Brahmacharya. It gives maerial progress and psychic advancement Brahmacharya is the basis for eternal life. It is a substratum for a life in the Atman It is the shield for waging war against the internal Asuras --anger, lust and greed It serves as a gateway to bliss beyond. It opens the door of Moksha. It contributes to perennial joy, uninterrupted and unalloyed bliss. Even Rishis, Devas, Gandharvas and Kinnares serve at the feet of a true Brahınachari Even Ishwara applies to his forehead the dust of the feet of a genuine celibate It is the only key to open the Sushumna and awaken the Kundalini It brings glory, fame, virtue and Pratishtha Eight Siddhis and nine Riddhis roll under his feet They are ever ready to obey his command. The Lord of Death flees away from him Who can describe the magnanimity, glory and majesty of a true Brahmachari!
Pure air, pure water, wholesome food, physical exercise, outdoor games like tennis--all contribute to the maintenance of good health, strength and a high standard of vigorir and vitality There are indeed many ways to gain health and strength These ways are doubtless indispensably requisite But Brahma
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