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PRACTICE OF KARMA YOGA
crossing the Ganges in a boat. The Sikh became very furious, caught hold of the neck of the Bengalee and threw him into the Ganges The Bengalee was drowned. How mentally weak was that Sikh, though he was physically strong A little sound, a single word upset his mind and threw him out of balance. He became a slave of anger. Had he possessed Viveka and Vichara, he would not have done this rash, brutal action. Just as the impurities of mountain-minerals are burnt thoroughly by the blower, so the stains committed by the Indriyas are burnt by controlling the Prana Therefore practise Pranayama regularly. It is a great purifier.
13. IMPORTANCE OF BRAHMACHARYA
My dear brothers, the vital energy, the Veerya, which supports your life, which is the Prana of Pranas, which shines in our sparkling eyes, which beams in your shining cheeks, is a great treasure. It is the quintessence of blood One drop of semen is manufactured out of forty drops of blood. Mark here how valuable this fluid is!
Brahmacharya is the basis for acquiring immortality. Brahmacharya brings material progress and psychic advancement. It is the substratum for a life of peace in the Atman. It is a potent weapon for waging war against the internal Asuras, viz, Kama, Kroda, Lobha, etc. It contributes to perennial joy,
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