Why You Should Conserve Your Sexual Energy?
by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Why did ancient yogis, ascetics, monks and meditators give up sex and took a vow of celibacy and brahmacharya?
Is sex detrimental for spiritual growth? Are there any special powers that get unlocked by abstaining from sex?
0:00 - Is obsession to sex healthy?
1:26 - The concept of Kaamagni or fire of passion
3:43 - The role of celibacy for growth
5:32 - How is brahmacharya or renunciation different from celibacy?
7:07 - What is the importance of brahmacharya for spiritual growth?
8:19 - Is Sanyasa or monkhood a pre-requisite for enlightenment?
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