![]() ![]() ![]() So how do we do this? How do we practice moderation to live lovely happy and fulfilled lives? but for those of us who would prefer not to (raises hand!) we can still practice a form of Brahmachayra which will still be of great benefit. Yes, there is the option of following Brahmachayra to it's logical conclusion and never having sex again, which is a fine choice for those of us who would like to do that. ![]() So, although traditionally defined as "celibacy", Brahmachayra has been given a more expansive definition in modern usage to be more in keeping with today's world - where most of us are modern "householders" involved in relationships and families (as opposed to living by ourselves meditating in cave) This definition refers more to introducing the concept of "moderation" into our lives, instead of complete withdrawal from the sensual realm. Like all yamas, Brahmachayra is not a "you should do 'x' or 'y' thing will happen to you" kind of deal, but rather a suggestion of how to live based on hundreds of years of observation of that which makes a happy and fulfilled life. so to speak :)įirstly, a reminder of what yamas are and are not, which I think is particularly helpful to remember with this one! They are not precepts from up above dictating what we should or should not do because it is "right" or "wrong" or will please/ offend some higher being. So fear not! There are ways to apply this yama so you can get the full benefits of Brahmacharya, without throwing the baby out with the bath water. I know all of us Brogis are part of the modern Western world, and intimate relationships are one of the (most wonderful!) aspects of our lifestyle. but don't run away Brogis! I can explain.įirst of all, I'm not suggesting in any way that you need to give up sex or relationships to practice Brahmacharya. where do I begin? Maybe not with the fact that traditionally Brahmacharya has been defined as "celibacy"? Damn, let that cat of the bag pretty fast. ![]()
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