An Experiment Done in the USA
This experiment was conducted at an American school of science. 30 students were given no food for a period of time, during which their libido remained subdued. But when they were given food their libido increased again. Some others even amputated their organ of reproduction, only to repent afterwards. They must first understand that lust exists in the mind. The organ of reproduction is only a medium of its expression. A tree cannot be destroyed by merely plucking its flowers and leaves. This is only an example of the foolish methods adopted by ignorant people in the absence of proper guidance.
Suppression or Sublimation?
Suppression of the sexual power is not the right way to control sexual desire. The solution lies in sublimating this sexual energy in the body itself and to attain the Supreme Bliss. One who has mastered this art becomes the master of all trades, while one unaware of this art, be he a multi-millionaire, scholar, powerful leader or world renowned person, is only doomed to die in the end without realizing his Real Self.
A master of this art, Buddha, used it to transform a ruthless murderer called Angulimal into a monk of the Buddhist order. Such great sages possess that yogic power of transforming even a lustful person into a self-restrained sadhaka. Then one does not have to fight lust, brahmacharya becomes a natural way of life for him.
I know people who do only little austerities or japa and yet they are highly revered. Then there are also people who perform a lot of austerities and japa for years together, yet do not possess a charismatic personality. In all likelihood, knowingly or unknowingly, their sexual energy has been wasted.
A Sadhaka’s Experience
A sadhaka, whom I shall not name, confided to me, “Swamiji, earlier I was unable to stay away from my wife even for a single day, as I was extremely obsessed with sex. But now, by virtue of Your grace, I do not indulge in sex for months together as lust does not overcome me any longer.”
Experience of Another Sadhaka
Another gentleman visits the ashram regularly. I came to hear of his wife’s complaint. She does not only avoid coming here herself, but also keeps requesting others, “Please stop my husband from visiting the ashram.”
But why would one stop anybody from visiting an ashram? The reason she gave was, “Swamiji has cast a magic spell on my husband. Previously we used to sleep together on the same bed. Now he sleeps on a separate bed. It was far better when he used to go to the movies, spend time with his former loafer friends and behave normally! Then at least he used to follow my dictates, but now...”
How unfortunate it is for mankind! She seemed to imply, ‘It does not matter if my husband becomes wretched and his life is ruined. All that matters is that he should be under my control.’ This is the actuality of worldly love. It hardly contains 1% of real love; the remaining 99% is lust and attachment. Thus attachment, in the guise of love, continues to lead us towards downfall and degradation without even our knowing it.
Is It a Miracle?
Brahmacharya is the path of elevation. In the above case, Swamiji did not cast any magic spell on the man. That man received the grace of yogic power from Swamiji, which sublimated his sexual desire through the experience of the inner joy of meditation. After tasting the real nectar, who would like to taste the filthy drain water which deprives one of his lustre? How can one be ever so foolish as to hanker after the disgusting and degrading sexual pleasures after experiencing the pure and sublime bliss of brahmacharya?
This might appear to be a great miracle to ordinary people, but it is nothing of the sort. It is merely child’s play for those saints who are well-versed in the science of Yoga and remain ever intoxicated with the ecstasy of Self Bliss.
The science of Yoga is subtler and more powerful than physical science. The observance of brahmacharya becomes an easy task for one who avails himself of the holy company of such an accomplished Saint, whereby he does not need to exert any extra effort for attaining it.
How to Avoid Masturbation and Wet Dreams?
If one has the bad habit of masturbating or suffers from wet dreams, and is indeed serious about getting rid of the problem, he must first get rid of the very idea that he has this evil habit or problem at all. One should not be unduly worried about whether or not he will be able to regain his health. It is better for him to think positively and be confident of his ability to overcome such evils.
Always Remain Cheerful
Let bygones be bygones. You only aggravate a disease by brooding over it. Let no weak thoughts enter your mind. Be always of good cheer. Do not be worried about the sexual energy wasted in the past. Rather, gird up your loins to make sincere efforts towards preserving your seminal energy from now onwards.
Remember: the seminal energy is not to be suppressed, but to be sublimated.
Ref: RP-September-2012-ISSUE-237
