Preservation of semen gives life
Preservation of semen gives life
Semen is found in a subtle state in all the cells of the body. Just as the buttermilk is thinned after the butter is removed, so also, semen is thinned by its wastage. The more the wastage of semen, the more the body deteriorates and weakens. The preservation of semen is the secret of good health and longevity, and of all success in the physical, mental, intellectual and spiritual planes. He who has even a little bit of Brahmacharya will tide over a crisis of any disease very easily. One who follows Brahmacharya strictly is usually not afflicted by any disease. "Death is hastened by letting out semen from the body. Life is saved and prolonged by preserving it. Semen is the real vitality in men. It is the hidden treasure in man."
"There is no doubt that people die prematurely by letting the semen out of the body; knowing this, the Yogi should always preserve semen and lead a life of strict celibacy."
- Siva Samhita
Sex for progeny -A natural plan
The sexual degradation that has overtaken mankind today is directly due to the fact that people have assumed that there is a natural "sexual instinct" in human beings. It is not so. The natural instinct is the procreative one. The Mother Nature has bestowed the power of reproduction to all the creatures (flora and fauna) for continuation of the race. Sex is not an entertainment. If a man leads a life of celibacy even in householder's life and has copulation for the sake of progeny only, he can bring forth healthy, intelligent, strong, beautiful and self-sacrificing children. Higher forms of animals do have the sex impulse, but it becomes active only during the mating season; and thus they maintain health. Man, with his boasted intellect, has to learn lessons from birds and animals. Even animals have more self-control than men. It is only the so-called man who has degraded himself much by indulgence. At the heat of sexual excitement, he repeats the same ignoble act again and again. Man only violates the laws of nature and consequently suffers from innumerable diseases. He has degenerated to a level far lower than that of animals in this respect. Food, sleep, fear and copulation are common to both animals and men. That which differentiates a man from an animal is Dharma, faculty of discrimination. Vivekaand Vichara Shakti can be secured by the preservation of Virya. You had enough of sense and sex gratification in all your previous bodies of various animals. Human life is not meant for satisfaction of lower appetites of sex and tongue. It is meant for higher purpose. If we do not cultivate discrimination and intelligence and go on gratifying sexual desires without restraint, how can we attain the higher goal of Self-realisation?
The cause of magnetic personality
According to Dhanvantari, the sexual energy is transmuted into Ojas or spiritual energy by pure thoughts. It is called sex sublimation in western psychology. Sublimation is not a matter of suppression or repression, but a positive dynamic conversion process. It is the process of controlling the sex energy, conserving it, then diverting it into higher channels and finally converting it into spiritual energy or Ojasshakti. Ojas is the cause of attractive personality. If you see any person who is outstanding in his works, whose speech is impressive and thrilling, has lustrous eyes and a magnetic aura on his face and awe-inspiring (charismatic) personality, be sure that he has stored up Ojas in his brain. This stored up energy can be utilised for divine comtemplation and spiritual pursuits (Self-realisation). Assuming that an ordinary man consumes 32 kgs. Of food in 40 days, yielding 800 Gms. of blood, which in turn will yield only 20 Gms. of semen over a period of one month. A person will be able to accumulate about 15 Gms. of semen in 30 days. And one-month accumulation of semen is discharged in one sexual intercourse!
"Celibacy is the supreme religious observance." After Dhanvantari, founder of Ayurveda (Herbal Medical Science) taught all details about this science, his students enquired about its keynote (essence). In the reply, master asserted," I tell you that Brahmacharya is truly a precious jewel. It is the one most effective medicine-nectar indeed-, which destroys diseases, decay and death. For attaining peace, brightness, memory, knowledge, health and Self-realisation, one should observe Brahmacharya, the highest Dharma, the highest knowledge, greatest strength. Of the nature of Brahmacharya is verily this Atma and in Brahmacharya it resides. Saluting Brahmacharya first, the cases beyond cure, I cure, Aye' Brahmacharya can undo all the inauspicious signs. "All the sages, saints and founders of religions have sung the glory of celibacy. "As a fair lady grieves due to separation from her beloved, so does an ascetic (Yogi) due to his separation from his semen."
"By the power of the composure of the semen, one will become just like Myself."
---- Lord Siva
How is semen formed?
According to Ayurveda, from the digested food chyle is formed. Out of chyle
comes blood. Out of blood comes flesh. Out of flesh comes fat. Out of fat comes bone. Out of bone comes marrow. Out of marrow comes semen. Conversion of Dhatu at every step takes a period of five days. Thus semen is the last Dhatu that is formed out of food. It takes approximately 30 days and 4 hours to complete this cycle. Scientists believe that an intake of 32 kgs. Of food produces 800 Gms. of blood, which in turn forms only 20 Gms. of semen. Now, you can see how precious the semen is!
Take Precautions
Donot have physical relationship on the following days otherwise your child will be physically handicap or the person who is having the same will suffer from disease which lead to death.
1 Amavasya ( Absence of moon )
2 Holi
3 Diwali
4 Shivratri
5 Janmashtami
6 Purnima (Full moon )
7 Morning Time
Victims of bad habit
In the present-day world, unfortunately, many people read pornographic literature, view sexy films on television and in theatres, view blue films in privacy, as a result we see all around us, the number of physical, mental and moral wrecks increasing every day. Many a times such people indulge in unnatural sex. Masturbation or homosexual tendency lead them to wastage of seminal energy many times a weak. They may discharge seminal energy in bad dreams or wet dreams. Due to excessive loss of semen, enlargement of testes and sometimes pain in the testes develops. The evil after-effects that follow the loss of seminal energy are dangerous. Persons are physically, mentally and morally debilitated. The body and the mind refuse to work energetically, because the semen is not used up in the body to form Ojas that give vibrant health, strong will power and sound mind. Later on, such people develop impotency for the testices cannot produce semen with normal sperm count. Life for him loses all zest, zeal and charm. He becomes a victim of a number of diseases like anaemia, loss of memory, gloominess, palpitation of heart, pain in the back, loins, head and joints, weak kidneys, fickle mindedness, enlargement of testes, pain in the testes, debility, nervous breakdown, restlessness of mind, lack of thinking power, etc. He goes through hellish suffering. "By the practise of Brahmacharya, longevity, glory, strength, vigour, knowledge, wealth, undying fame, virtues and devotion to truth increase." Therefore, practice of celibacy is always commendable. "I have abandoned the lust that wastes my seminal energy. I throw away those sexual desires forever as they destroy my strength, intelligence and health. I will never become a victim of sexual desires' " But what happens to one who does not lead the life of celibacy. "The lust is the cause of diseases, dire diseases. It is the cause of death, fatal death. It makes one walk with tottering steps. It causes mental debility and retardation. It destroys health, vitality and physical well being. It burns all the Dhaatus(viz.chyle, blood, flesh, fat, bone, marrow and semen). It pollutes the purity of mind."
Evil effects of masturbation
These bad practices and bad habits of masturbation or excessive sexual intercourse drain the energy enormously. There appears boils on the body, acne or eruptions on the face, blue lines around the eyes, sunken eyes, pale face with anaemia, loss of memory, loss of eye sight, discharge of semen along with urine, enlargement of the testes, pain in the testes, debility, drowsiness, gloominess, palpitation of heart, pain in the back, loins, head and joints, weak kidneys, fickle mindedness, lack of thinking power, bad dreams, wet dreams and restlessness of mind. In the end he suffers from sexual impotency and sterility. This happens particularly in the age group of 17 to 29 years. Preservation of this divine energy during this period leads to the attainment of strong will power, good behaviour, sharp intellect and spiritual exaltation. It is my sincere appeal to the youth to realize the value of the vital fluid. You must try your level best to preserve every drop of semen. You should learn and follow the proven techniques of preserving seminal energy. It has been observed that ordinary aids to the practice of celibacy, like fasting, diet-control, etc. give temporary
benefits only.
Story of a gardener
Once there was a gardener. He spent all his time, energy and wealth in developing a floral garden. In the garden varieties of multi-colored flowers were grown. He gathered the flowers and extracted a wonderful perfume. And what did he do next? He poured the perfume into a sewer. Don't you think that only the gardener is foolish? Most of us are like the stupid gardener. The semen accumulated in the body over a period of 15 to 20 years up to our early youth, plus what we go on collecting in cycles of 30 to 40 days that could have been transmuted into Ojas to give bodily strength, vigour and radiance, is dissipated for enjoying fleeting sexual gratification. Thus many of us are not less stupid than the gardener of the story. Certainly the gardener would have not repeated the mischievous action after knowing his folly through someone's instructions, but the people are repeating their folly of sex-indulgence over and over again (even after getting instructions from scriptures and saints). For a momentary pleasure a person falls a prey to the sexual act blindly driven by passion. After the heat of the passion has subsided, a person feels drained of all energies. The energy that is wasted during one sexual intercourse, tantamount to the energy that is spent in physical labour for 10 days or the energy that is utilized in mental work for three days. Still one repeats the same folly without realizing that it does not provide lasting happiness. On the contrary, it results in terrible harm to health and wastes the precious vital fluid accumulated over a period of 30 to 40 days.
How to give up masturbation
The man who has a bad habit of masturbation or who suffers from wet dreams should give up the evil habit at once. You will be entirely ruined if you continue the practice. Do not be worried. Forget musing over the past mistakes and think positively and with confidence about your ability to get rid of evil habits. Give up negative thinking. Let the past not bother you. Let bygones be bygones. The disease is aggravated by getting worried about it. Let not weakening thoughts enter your mind. Do not be anxious over sexual energy you have already wasted in past. Up to this time you were blind and ignorant. You had no idea of the disastrous effect of this evil practice. Wake up now and girdle up loins to preserve seminal energy in the remaining life. Remember, the aim is not to suppress the seminal energy but to sublimate it.You do not know how to sublimate it.
Sublimation of sexual energy
According to yogic science, semen exists in a subtle form throughout the body. It is withdrawn and elaborated into a gross form in sexual organ under the influence of an electromagnetic (Bioelectric) energy. It is called Kamasakti. Sublimation of sexual energy does not mean flowing the semen from seminal vesicles to the brain. There is no any duct of vessel through which semen could flow upwards towards the brain. Sublimation means diversion of bioelectric energy from sexual organs to central nervous system. This energy is converted into Ojas. Semen remains in the same place. When a man looks at a woman clad in fashionable dress, or he thinks of the body of a woman, this Kamasakti flows downwards and activates the genital organs. It is this energy that is used up in the process of ejaculation of semen. So this is the actual loss of vital energy. The Yogi penetrates into the subtle hidden nature of things through inner vision. The allopathic doctors and biologists do not understand the inner Yogic secrets and mysteries. Therefore, doctors often fail to cure some serious incurable diseases. But Yogis can cure the same merely by casting a look or through his Yogic powers.
Read good spiritual books
As you read, so does your mind think? And as you think, so you become. Those, who are in a habit of reading novels and pocket books that deal with passion and love, (pornographic literature), cannot progress in life. Novel reading fills the mind withbase, lustful thoughts and excites passion. Therefore, one who reads such literature cannot preserve his seminal energy. Do not read those joumals that excite your lower instincts. Now days, under the influence of western culture, some people produce and distribute exciting films (blue films). They arrange private shows for children, teenagers, and adolescent people. The American government is now using television as medium to warn children against teachers and other adults who are child molesters. This situation has got out of control to a great extent. Such pedophiles should be severely punished. Abuse of children must be prevented. Sometimes, when the parents are not at home, the children hire exciting videocassettes from cassette libraries and see at home. These films destroy the character and youth of the spectators. They spoil the minds of young men by the distribution of these worthless & vulgar films and videocassettes. The whole atmosphere is polluted. Severe punishment is awaiting them in the Yamaloka (terrible hell). No doubt, they will suffer the consequences of their sins but to save the young generation from ethical, moral and spiritual downfall is the primary duty of the Indian Government and the leaders of the society. Everybody should make efforts to save children and teenagers from falling a prey to such videofilm (blue film) monsters. Put an end to going to exciting films and seeing serials on television. Do not allow your children to see such movies. Do not see vulgar sensuous scenes wherever it may be. Do not indulge in naked pictures or bluefilms. All these tend to increase passion and deplete semen. Multinational television serials are the chains of westem civilisation to capture the victim unaware in its glittering fetters. You should strictly avoid these and compel your children to do so. Children are the invaluable assets to the nation. If chidren are ruined, the nation is ruined. And in order to save the nation from utter ruin, children should be saved from sex abuse. Therefore, prodigal children should be protected from drug addiction,
cheap-aphrodisiac literature, exciting films and blue films.
Ways to preserve seminal energy
Techniques for Conservation of Seminal Energy
When the sex-centre is stimulated, ejaculation of semen takes place. This method checks it effectively. If there is a thought of sexual desire in the mind, be alert. Concentrate your mind on genitals and contract the genitals inwards towards the belly, just as piston is pulled outwards to fill the pump with water. This is called Yoni Mudra. Then shut your eyes. Meditate, "Now I am looking upwards from lower sex-organs to the thousand petalled lotus (Sahasraar Chakra) in brain within my body." The seminal energy flows to whatever point (organ) the mind isfocussed on. If you focus the mind on Sahasraar Chakra, the bioelectric energy, which would have otherwise, been wasted in ejaculation through the activated Muladhar Chakra, will be sublimated upwards to the Sahasraar Chakra and will be transmuted into Ojas. But mind well. If your mind is still covetous of sex-pleasure, you will not succeed in preserving seminal energy. But if you practise for a few days with discrimination and strong will, you will get abundantly its rewards. You will directly experience that even though sexual desires come with a force of storm, with this technique applied, they subside within a few seconds.
Another technique: Whenever any strong sexual desire arises, exhale all the air from lungs completely and retain the breath out. Then contract your belly and take your navel back towards the spinal cord. By repeating this two-three times, the passion is pacified and you will be saved from seminal discharge. This technique is very simple but it is a very important Yogic manoeuvre. Air in the lungs is called Apaana Vayu. With the strengthening of Apaana Vayu the sexual organ awakens and the mind becomes troubled. By forceful expiration of air, ApaanaVayu is weakened. So it cannot activate the sex-centre. Moreover, by contracting the belly and navel backwards, the remaining energy in the sex-centre goes towards the navel. So there is no more energy left to activate sex-centre and thus ejaculation is prevented. This technique could be practised in any place, without spending any money. This technique should be practised regularly even when there is no sexual stimulation. It gives excellent benefits.
Herbal aid to celibacy: One can make this Ayurvedic Churna, without much cost at home. Take dried Amalas (goose berries) the fruits of a tree Emblica Officinalis and grind them into powder. Ready-made Amala powder is available in the market also. Mix two parts of the Amala powder with one part of powdered rock-sugar. You may get this ready-made mixture from ashram also. Take one spoonful of the powder with water half an hour before going to bed. This powder thickens the semen. It also relieves constipation. It restores the balance of Vata (Wind), Pitta (Bile) and Kafa (Phelgm). It is also beneficial to those who get wet dreams. Even healthy people can take it as it helps in self-control.
Use of Gum: Soak 6 Gms. of Gum of Khair tree (Acacia catechu) in water at night. In the morning take this soaked gum on empty stomach. If this causes loss of appetite, take a few slices of ginger with lemon juice 5-10 minutes before meals.
Tulsi (ocimum sanctum) : A miraculous herb - Victor Resin, a french doctor says, "Tulsi is a wonder drug. Tulsi is very useful in regulation of blood pressure, digestive system, erythrocytocis and mental disorders. It has anti-pyretic and anti-malarial properties also. This has been proved by research scholars. Tulsi (Basil) cures many diseases. Moreover, it helps in conservation of seminal energy. It improves power of memory. Leaf of Tulsi is an excellent herbal medicine. It restores imbalance of wind, bile and phelgm and thereby helps in cure of many ailments caused due to their imbalance. It is very useful in cases of blood disorders, cough, worm- infestation etc. It is good for cardiac disorders also."
A Mantra useful in celibacy:
Take some milk in a cup. While gazing at the milk, repeat the following mantra twentyone times and thereafter drink the milk. This is an excellent aid to Brahmacharya. This Mantra is worth remembering by heart.
Simple Living
The majority of human beings suffer under the delusion that they will gain a special and covetous social status if they lead a life of pomp and show. But this only reveals the hollowness of their perverted ego-based value system, which takes pride in vulgar exhibition of wealth and possessions. With a view to leading a worthwhile, purposeful life one should abstain from wearing gaudy-coloured (fashionable) clothes, silks, etc. and using stimulating perfumes and scents. The more luxurious a life one leads, the more difficult it becomes for him to preserve his seminal energy. A cursory glance through history shows that truly great personages led simple, unostentatious lives. Simple living is a sign of greatness. Learn to follow the lives of great saintly souls. Don't be impressed by the life-styles of ostentatious egoistic people.
Bathing the genital organ
Soon after micturition or defecation a fine stream of cold water should be poured on the sexual organ. It tones and soothes the nerves of the genito-urinary system and stops nocturnal discharges. It also weakens the sexual desire.
Asanas and physical exercises
A healthy mind lives in a healthy body. One should regularly practice selective yogasanas, pranayamas and exercises early in the morning. This helps considerably in ones effort to check the sexual impulse. Jogging and brisk walking in early morning for 3-4 minutes also provides a good exercise to the body. In addition, do 13 or more Suryanamaskaras at sunrise, it gives the benefit of both asanas and exercise. Exercise does not mean bodybuilding. Heavy muscular exercise should be avoided. The purpose of exercise is just to provide enough exercise to the body to keep it free from diseases. Body and mind should be healthy. Asanas are more helpful and useful to a sadhaka than exercises because asanasare not only physical, but also spiritual. They help a long way in controlling the senses,
mind and body. Asanas are very useful for integral physical growth and practice of Brahmacharya. Asanas purify the body, nerves and muscles, nadis and thereby enhance the sattvic nature. As such there are so many different asanas for development of different organs and parts of the body. Padapaschimottanasana, Sarvangasana and Mayurasana are very useful for maintaining Brahmacharya. Among these, Padapaschimottanasana is the most useful. This is the personal experience of many people who come to the us. Asanas should be leant from a qualified instructor and should be done on anempty stomach, in the open air. Asanas should be done after evacuation of bowels and after taking a bath. Here I have given you instructions for Padapaschimoitanasana that is the most useful for maintaining Brahmacharya. For instructions on other asanas refer to my book "Yogasana".
Padapaschimottanasana
Technique: Spread a blanket on the floor and sit over it with legs extended in front. Hold both toes with the index fingers and flex the spine. Touch the forehead to your knees by bending forward from the waist. The knees should remain flat on the ground. In the beginning if the knees tend to bend, it does not matter. Only by repeated practice, this asana is perfected. Avoid too much exertion when you do this asana.
Benefits:Practice of this asana purifies nerves, prevents and cures many diseases. Many abdominal disorders like indigestion, constipation, common colds, acute coryza, productive cough, backache, hiccup, leucoderma, urinary diseases, wet dreams, seminal disorders, Appendicitis, scitica, jaundice, insomnia, asthama, hyperacidity, nervous debility, uterine disorders, menstrual disorders, impotency, (sterility), blood disorders, stunted growth and many other diseases can be cured by this asana. In the beginning of the practice, do this asana for 30 seconds and then gradually and slowly increase the period up to 15 minutes. Difficulty will be experienced in the initial few days. The asana will become easy with practice. This asana improves the built of the body. It reduces excess of fats (if any), and makes a weak body strong and well built. For those who practice Brahmacharya, this asana is a special boon from Lord Shiva. This asana was specially designed by Lord Shiva and later Gorakhanatha made
it popular. Before you take a bath, rub your body thoroughly with a coarse towel. This friction generates static electricity, which helps in prevention of a number of diseases. Fast breathing improves peripheral blood circulation. During inhalations, lungs are filled with clean air, which provides oxygen to all the organs of the body through arterial blood circulation. The venous blood carry carbon dioxide (toxic waste) to the lungs from where it is thrown out through exhalation. Some of the impurities are removed by sweat glands in form of perspiration. Therefore, it is better to bathe after rubbing the body because impurities are removed through perspiration. The rubbing opens up the skin pores, which gives agility to the body. Again after bathing, the body should be thoroughly rubbed with a clean and coarse towel.
Early rising
Night pollution generally occurs in the fourth quarter of the night. Therefore get up from bed between 4 and 4.30 a.m. Those, who get up late in the morning, become spiritless. Sleep on the left side. Allow the Solar (Surya) Nadi pingalaa to work throughout the night through the right nostril.
Eschew intoxicants
Alcoholic drinks (liquor), tobacco (chewing), cigarettes stimulate passion. In Quran Sherifs Allaah Pak Trikol Roshal's Sipard, it is written:"O believers, this wine and gambling, and these arrows you use for divination, are all acts of Satan, so keep away from them. You may haply prosper. Satan only wishes to create among you enmity and hatred through wine and gambling and to divert you from the remembrance of God and prayer. Will you, therefore, not desist?" - 5th feast. Heart and lungs are weakened by intoxicants. Immune system is jeopardized and longevity is reduced. Scientific research conducted by American doctors proved that the intoxicants make semen watery and infertile.
Seek Satsang or Good Company
If one doesn't seek good company, he will fall in bad company. Therefore always seek satsang or association with the wise, saints, Yogis, Sanyasis and Mahatmas, and practice their precepts in thought, speech and deed. Whenever an evil thought enters your mind, be alert. Leave that place immediately and go to a place of Satsang. The magnetic aura, the spiritual vibrations and the powerful thought currents of saints purify the body and the mind of passionate man. If one doesn't do this, the sexual thoughts will penetrate the body. It is the mind that really does all actions, the determination of mind will be put into action. You will get a downfall. Lamentation after the fall is futile. The water has a natural tendency to flow downwards. Even so mind has a natural tendency to go downwards to sense pleasures. The passionate mind deceives the person and drags him to sense pleasures. It takes you into bad company, which ultimately leads to downfall. Apparently the bad company may seem attractive to you but ......
"Don't indulge in momentary sensual gratifications, for it results ultimately in a number of sorrows and sufferings." Even if you suffered a great downfall in past life, there is a chance for redemption provided you turn to satsang. The history reveals that many wicked persons have become great persons through Satsang.
Lack of Satsang leads to downfall. Therefore, take a bath in the holy Ganges of satsang. It will burn all ignorance, all thoughts and Sanskaras of passion and evil actions in short time just as a single matchstick burns huge bundles of cotton in few seconds.
Cultivate good will
Even great sages and Yogis have, at times, experienced failure on the path of Brahmacharya, how can we observe celibacy strictly? Resolutely drive away such weakening thoughts. Develop dynamic will power. As you think, so you become. This world is itself a manifestation of Cosmic Will. Therefore, think positively. Will is a powerful enemy of passion. Strong will helps in preservation of seminal energy and the later cultivates the former.
It is the faith that bestows the fruit of success. Brahmajnani saints have unshakable will power. Actually Brahmajnani is an embodiment of Brahmacharya.
Practise Tribandha Pranayama
Practice of Pranayama along with three Bandhas (i.e. Mula Bandha, Uddiyan Bandha and Jalandhar Bandha) purifies the mind of all passion. Mula Bandha enablesone to conquer passions, Uddiyan Bandha brings rapid spiritual progress and Jalandhar Bandha develops intelligence. It should be learnt from any adept in Yoga. To beginwith, 12 Pranayama is enough. By this practice one becomes master in Pratyahara. The 'Yoga Sutras' say that to make the sense organs follow the intellect and to withdraw them from their objects is Pratyahara. 12 times Pratyahara leads to Dharana(concentration). Mystries of Nature are revealed by the power of Dharana. Sweetness in nature, uniqueness of intelligence and vibrant health are the marks of well developed Dharana. 12 times Dharana practised culminates into Dhyana (meditation). 12 times Dhyana practised turns into Savikalpa Samadhi and 12 times uninterrupted Savikalpa Samadhi leads to Nirvikalpa Samadhi. Thus, by constant practice a Sadhaka can become and adept in Yoga (Siddha Yogi) Riddhis and Siddhis (miraculous powers) obey his commands. Even Yaksas, Gandharvas and Kinnaras seek an opportunity to serve him. Such a Holy man fulfils the desires of worldly people by merely his strong will power. A sadhaka should aspire for this goal. One who observes Brahmacharya, who leads a life of purity, can only succeed in this goal.
Friends! Be not disappointed even if you fail several times. Do not give in to failure. When you get up early in the morning, sit for a while on your bed and meditate: "Animal is dragged by natural tendencies to sorrows and sufferings. I am not born to lead animalistic life. I won't destroy my life in sensual pleasures. I will march ahead. I will exert vigorously to control my senses and mind to transcend the nature. Hari Om... Om... Om...
God's infinite power resides in my heart. Hari Om .... Om... Om...
I will not be impressed by the life style of passionate worldly people. Hari Om... Om... Om..."
This practice will give miraculous benefits. You love; you pray the Almighty, Omnipresent, Omniscient Lord. At times you call him earnestly for his help. God is our sure guide. He always helps us, gives us strength and intelligence and a Sadhakadefies lowly passionate nature. God's infinite power is ready to help you. Do not be disappointed. Don't be depressed. Don't give up courage and hope to attain success even if you have failed again and again. Bravo ! be courageous. Try again. Read this book again and again. Think over it seriously. You can easily progress successfully in any field. Will you join courage ?
Over eating, excessive sleeping, garrulousness, excessive sex indulgence and excessive traveling destroy our innate abilities. Whereas, self-control and exertion develop our hidden abilities and thereby lead us to God-realisation.
When the Neem tree (Margosa) moved..
I narrate an event which occurred in the life of my Sad-gurudev, Rev. Sri Lilashahji Maharaj. It happened during the pre-partition times in the province of Sindh. There was a dispute about the ownership of land between the Hindus and the Muslims. The British court failed to give any judgement in this case. At last, religious leaders from both the communities agreed to have an out-of-court settlement. They had a mutual understanding that whichever community had the mightier saint will have title to the land in dispute. There was a Neem tree on one side of the border of the land. Both parties agreed that whichever community's saint wrought a greater miracle on the disputed land would have the ownership of the land. At that time my Gurudev's name was Swami Lilaram. Leaders of the Hindu community approached Swami Lilaramji and said, "You are our only saint. We tried our level best to get the land but we failed. Now the credit of the Hindu community is in your hands." "When a storm causes ship wreck in the ocean and it is beyond the capacity of man to reach the sea-shore, God alone is the saviour."
If an egotist goes to a saint, he gains nothing but if one goes with humility and with a sense of surrender he gains something. Out of compassion the saint readily showers blessing upon people endowed with faith and humility. After listening to their prayers, Sri Lilaramji went to the assembly held at the disputed site and sat on the ground placing his head between his knees. On seeing him in this unassuming and simple manner, the members of the opposite party mistook him for a fake holy man without any miraculous powers whatsoever. They whispered, "What can this saint do? Victory is ours. The Muslim fakir first displayed his magic, Mantras and Tantras. Then came the turn of Sri Lilaramji.
Although he appeared to be an ordinary looking person, he was a mighty saint and a master of yoga, who remained absorbed in a constant state of communion with cosmic consciousness, Bliss Absolute. He was so deeply absorbed in the all pervading, Omnipotent reality that it was his own experience, "Earth, Space, Nay? All cosmos exists in my Being. Not even a leaf can move without my power. The sun, the moon, the stars and the galaxies move in their orbits on my command. Everywhere in all these different forms, I am sporting. I am the Lord of the universe." This apparently impoverished-looking Self-realised saint could make things happen according to his will and nobody (in this world or the other) could check it, for his will is one with the Divine will. Nature becomes a pliant servant of such saints. Sage Vashistha said in Yoga Vashistha : "Oh ! Ramji, there is none in the universe who can disobey the command of a saint. "When the people requested Sri Lilaramji, he raised his head slowly. He looked at the neem tree and said "O Neem ! Why do you stand here ? Go and stand over there." As soon as Sri Lilaramji issued this order, the tree began to move all along the ground and firmly rooted itself inside the disputed land, at a short distance away from its original site. The spectators were dumbfounded. No one had seen such a miracle in past. Even the members of the muslim community began to touch Sri Lilaramji's feet with deep reverence. They realised that he was a truly great and mighty saint, with miraculous power at his fingertips. The muslim members said, "He is not only your saint. He belongs to all. From now onwards he is not Lilaram; he is Swami Lilashah."
From then on, people forgot his name Lilaram and began to recognize him as Lilashah. There are many similar miracles that people have witnessed in his life. Swami Lilashah left his mortal body at 93 and merged with Brahman. Even at the age of 93 years all his teeth were firm and his speech was impressive. He regularly practiced asanas and Pranayamas. He was a great brahmachari all his life. Even at the age of 93 years, he used to walk many miles a day. By his grace childless couples were blessed with children, the poor became wealthy, people with depression got new enthusiasm, and many diseased people got rid of their ailments. His spiritual guidance and grace enlightened seekers of truth. The story of miracles he performed is unending. But the cause of his greatness is not his miracles but his Self-knowledge. Through practice under the guidance of a Yogi, any one can perform miracles. Self- realisation is far beyond miracles. It is the acme of all Sadhanas. To attain Self-realisation is the ultimate aim and the supreme state of Brahmacharya. I have told it earlier that merely preservation of seminal fluid does not constitute actual Brahmacharya. It is just a means of Brahmacharya. If anyone practises Brahmacharya but his mind is corrupted by sexual desires, he subconsciously rejoices in vicarious joys. He does not get Brahmic Bliss. However, Brahmacharya is the only key to success in attaining Brahmic Bliss. Strict observance of Brahmacharya and unquestioning obedience to commands of a Sad guru lead to Self-knowledge. Such a Sadhaka is able to practise Brahmacharya effortlessly. In due course of time he becomes a Siddha. Even by his gracious glance, a lustful man becomes a man of self-control.
Saint Gyaneshwar ordered the platform, on which he was sitting, to move and it started moving on the ground. Similarly Shri Lilashahji Maharaj asked the Neem tree to move and it moved from one place to another. These miracles are caused by strong will power. You can also develop strong will power. Swami Vivekananda said: "People of India suffer slavery only because they have forgotten their will-power."
"What can we do?" such negative thinking has weakened their will power. Where as even a British child is full of self-confidence and self-esteem, for he thinks positively, he gets success. He thinks, "I am an Englishman. English people rule over three quarters of the world. I belong to a glorious race. Who can check my success ? Nobody can prevent me from attaining success. I am bound to succeed. What is impossible for me ? Nothing." Such positive thoughts lead him to success. If a British boy can enhance his will power merely by thinking about his glorious race, why cannot you do the same ? "I am the descendant of great sages and saints. I am born in the race of great man of firm resolve like Bhishma. In my veins flows the blood of King Bhagirath who landed the river Ganges from heaven. I am the descendant of great sage Agastya who drank the ocean. I am born in a country where Lord Rama and Lord Krishna (incarnations of Lord Vishnu) lived and even devtas cherish a desire to take birth in it. I am Indian. How can I be poor, downtrodden? I can't remain poor, meek, weakling.
Nothing is impossible for me. How could I remain a weakling & poor guy, being a descendant of the great sages who disseminated the message of immortality of soul, divinity of man and absolute fearlessness to the world? I will cultivate my innate Samskaras of fearlessness. I will become powerful."
Change the angle of vision
Ramakrishna Param Hamsa said, "Whenever you see a beautiful woman, and if evil thoughts crop up in your mind, visualise the 'World Mother' (Jagadamba) in her. She is a manifestation of 'World Mother'. That is why she is so beautiful. She is Divine mother blessing me with her Darshana. Entertain this Bhava (attitude), evil thoughts will die. When Governor of Kalyana, Bahlol Khan was defeated by Major General of Shivaji's army, the latter presented a beautiful Begum to Shivaji. Strict celibate Shivaji looked at her with reverence, and said, "If I have to become beautiful, I will take birth through your womb, mother." Saying this he scolded his Major and ordered him to send her with full honour to her husband. Shivaji was a strict celibate because he was a disciple of a mighty saint Samartha Ramadasa.
Arjuna and Urvashi
Once upon a time, Urvashi came to meet Arjuna in heaven. Beholding her at night in his mansion, Arjuna with a fear stricken heart, stepped up to recieve her with respect and as soon as he saw her, the son of Kunti, from modesty, closed his eyes. And saluting her he offered the Apsara such a worship, as is offered to a superior. And Arjuna said: "O thou foremost of the Apsara, I rever thee by bending my head down. 0 lady! Let me know thy command. I wait upon thee as thy servant." Hearing these words of Arjuna, Urvashi became deprived of her senses and she soon represented unto Arjuna all that had passed between her and Gandharva Chitrasen. And she said, "O best of men, on account of thy coming here, 0 Arjuna, Indra had convened a large and charming assembly in which celestial festivities were held. When I was dancing, thou hardest looked on me, only with a steadfast gaze. 0 sinless one, commanded by Chitrasen and thy father (Indra) also, I come to thee in order to wait upon thee. 0 slayer of foes my heart hath been attracted by thy virtues, and am already under the influence of the God of Love (Kamadev). And 0 hero, even this is my wish and I have cherished it for ever." While in heaven, hearing her speak in this strain, Arjuna was overcome with bashfulness and shutting his ears with his hands he said, "O blessed lady, fie on my sense of hearing, when thou speaks thus to me. For 0 thou of beautiful face, thou art certainly equal in my estimation unto the wife of a superior. Even as Kunti here, even this is my wish and I have cherished it forever. 0 auspicious one, of this there is no doubt! That I had gazed particularly at thee, 0 blessed one, is true. There was a reason for it. In the assembly I gazed at thee with eyes expanded in delight, thinking, "Even this blooming lady is the mother of kaurava race." 0 blessed Apsara, it behoveth thee not to entertain other feelings towards me, for thou art superior to my superiors, being the parent of my race."
Hearing these words of Arjuna, Urvashi answered saying, "O son of the Chief of the celestials, we Apsaras are free and unconfined in our choice. It behoves thee not, therefore, to esteem me as thy superior. The sons and grandsons of Puru's race that have come hither in consequence of ascetic merit do all sport with us, without incurring any sin. Relent, therefore, 0 Arjuna, here it behoveth thee not to send me away. I am burning with desire. I am devoted to thee. Accept me, 0 thou giver of proper respect."
(Mahabharat: vanaparvani indralokabhigamana parva: 46.47)
Arjuna replied, "O beautiful lady, listen. I truly tell thee. Let the four directions and the transverse directions, let also the gods listen. 0 sinless one, as Kunti or Madri, or Shachi is unto me so art thou, the parent of my race, and object of reverence to me, Return, I bend my head unto thee, and prostrate myself at thy feet. Thou deserves my worship as my own mother, and it behoveth thee to protect me as a son." Thus addressed by Arjuna, Urvashi was deprived of her senses by wrath. Trembling with rage and contracting her eyebrows, she cursed Arjuna, saying, "Since thou disregard a woman come to thy mansion at the command of thy father and of her own motion- a woman besides who is pierced by the shaft of Kama. Therefore, 0 Arjuna, thou shalt have to pass thy time among females, unregarded and as a dancer and destitute of manhood and scorned as a eunuch." Arjuna sought Chitrasen without loss of time. And having found him, he told him all that had passed between him and Urvashi in the night, repeatedly referring to the curse pronounced upon him. And Chitrasen also represented everything unto Indra. And Indra calling his son (Arjuna) unto himself in private, and consoling him in sweet words, smilingly said, " 0 thou best of beings, having obtained thee, 0 child, Kunti hath today become a truly blessed mother. 0 mighty armed one, thou hast now vanquished even Rishis (Sages) by the patience and self-control. But 0 giver of proper respect, the curse that Urvashi hath denounced on thee will be to thy benefit, 0 child, and stand thee in good stead. 0 Sinless one, ye will have on earth to pass the thirteen years (of your exile,) unknown to all. It is then that thou shalt suffer the curse of Urvashi. And having passed one year as a dancer without manhood, thou shalt regain thy power on the expiration of the term." And it happened so. During his exile, Arjuna worked as a dance teacher in the palace of king Virat, where Virat's princess learnt performing arts of music and dance from Arjuna in the guise of Brhannala.
Author of the great epic, (Mahabharata) says, "The desires of the man that listen to this history of the son of Pandu never run after lustful ends. The foremost of the awfully pure conduct of Arjuna, become void of pride and arrogance and wrath and other faults, and ascending to heaven, sport there in bliss." This is an unprecedented example of beholding all women (except one's legal wife) as mother. Similar example occurs in the great epic, Ramayana. Laksmana, the younger brother of Rama, followed Sri Rama for the long period of fourteen years, though he was perfectly aware of the dangers of the forest. He was pure in thought, word and deed. He led the life of an ideal Brahmachari, during the fourteen years of exile. He never looked at the face or body of Sita. His eyes were ever directed towards her lotus-like feet only. When Sugriva brought Slta's cloak and jewels-which, while she was being carried away by Ravana, she had allowed to fall on the earth, seeing the monkeys on the mountain - Rama showed them to Laksmana and asked whether he recognised them. Laksmana said:
"I do not recognise the bracelets or ear-rings; I know only the anklets, for I worshipped her feet alone." It was due to this attitude of beholding woman as the mother that Laksmana could strictly observe celibacy for fourteen years. Meghanada, the son of Ravana, had conquered even the Indra, the lord of gods. He had a boon of being invincible to all except to one who 'could abstain from all sorts of sensual enjoyments at least for fourteen years. Laksmana destroyed him by the power of his purity, by the power of his Brahmacharya. This illustrates the significance of Brahmacharya.
Indian civilization has given such a high and holy status to the mother that this attitude of beholding mother as goddess can save the mankind from utter ruin. Ramakrishna Paramhamsa and other saints of his level, when tempted to licentious women, saved themselves from lust by beholding the mother in them. This motherly attitude (Matribhava) protects the mind from all passions. Whenever you see a woman and the evil thought arises in your mind, you should become cautious and develop Matribhava to her.
Miracles of preserving seminal energy
Semen is the vital energy, which supports your life. Each and every sperm is capable of producing a human being (if given a chance to fertilize). The great spiritual masters like Acharya Shankara, Saint Kabir, Guru Nanak, the great warriors, the ingenious scientists and fascinating writers were born through seminal energy. Even in the future all geniuses will be born through seminal energy. One who does not conserve his seminal energy, and wastes it for momentary sensual pleasures paves his way towards self- destruction.
"Semen is brightness, strength and (Self) Atma." -(Satapath brahman).
Semen is such a vital sublimating force for uplifting the life. Following are the examples of those who wasted it and incurred the great irreparable loss:
Grandsire Bhishma and the great Abhimanyu
There were two great battles, which took place during the war of Mahabharat. One is of grandsire Bhisma and the other of Abhimanyu. Bhisma was a NaisthikaBrahmachari, i.e. life long celibate. Therefore he was a man of boundless power. Lord Krishna had taken a vow that during the war he would not wield any weapon. However, he was compelled to break his vow in the face of the allconquering and irresistible
attack that Bhisma mounted on the army of Pandavas. Even Arjuna armed with celestial weapons could not combat Bhisma's onslaught and Lord Krishna was forced to take up a wheel of a chariot to protect Arjuna from the arrows showered by Bhisma. It was through the power of Brahmacharya (alone), that Bhisma could conquer death.
When he was pierced by sharp arrows all over the body, his survival was impossible. Yet (god of) death could not snatch his life. Lying on the bed of arrows, he gave wonderful discourses on political, philosophical, religious, social and moral subjects to Yudhisthira. Bhisma waited for the beginning of auspicious Uttarayana. Then he willingly left his body. The second battle was that of a charming and brilliant hero Abhimanyu. Arjuna's son, Abhimanyu fought single handed against the terrific strategy of Kauravas called Chakravyuha. Bhima, the chief of Pandava army, was left behind. Abhimanyu fought with commendable valour wielding a wheel of a chariot all alone amidst great warriors of Kauravas. But in the end he was killed because Abhimanyu sowed the seed of Pandava dynasty before proceeding to his last battle. He had passed the night before the great battle in the amorous company of his wife Uttara. Due to this act of infringement of Brahmacharya, he could not conquer death, unlike grandsire Bhisma.
The cause of Prithviraj Chauhan's defeat
Prthviraj Chauhan defeated Mohammed Ghauri in sixteen battles, but in the 17thbattle, he was defeated and captured. Mohammed Ghauri blinded Prithviraj by piercing hot iron bares in his eyes. The astonishing thing is why the sixteen times victorious hero was defeated at the 17th time? The history says that while going to the battlefield, he was girdled by his beautiful and charming empress Sanyukta. These are the evil consequences of wasting seminal energy.
You might have heard about heroic feats of Mahavir Hanuman, the great
devotee of Lord Rama.
Hanuman burnt the whole Lanka and brought news of Sita to Rama. In doing this, he crossed the ocean by flying in air. In the great war between Rama and Ravana, Hanuman killed many heroes of the Raksasa army. In that war he made Ravana unconscious by giving just a single blow of his fist on Ravana's head. He did many superhuman acts. Carrying a big mountain (to get life-giving herb, 'Sanjivani' for unconscious Laksman) and other great activities were nothing for Hanuman. It was his celibacy that made him a great hero.
Swami Ramatirtha's survey
When Swami Ramatirtha was a professor, he had drawn a list of successful and unsuccessful students. From their inner condition and character, he had come to the conclusion that students, who were engrossed in base pleasures, during the examination days or just before the examination, were often unsuccessful, even though they were said to be good students in the class. On the other hand, those students whose hearts were pure and one pointed during examination, were always successful.
To control the sexual desires is a herculean task. That is why Manu said: "One should not share his seat even with one's step-mother, sister, or daughter. The organs of senses are not easily controllable and lead to the fall of even educated people."
A Word of caution to the youth
I would like to tell something, especially to the youth, for the future of India lies in their hands. In ancient India, youth worked for upliftment of the nation and discovered scintillating secrets of the spiritual realm. The youth of modern India is blinded by luxurious living and indulgence in sexual pleasure. Fashion, style, epicureanism, gluttony and luxury have occupied their minds. The vices and bad practices are ruining their health, vitality and will power. This sexual energy is a boon given by God to the youth. It is not a curse pronounced on the youth. When this sexual energy develops in adolescent (a youth), it fills him with so much vigour and self-confidence that he feels that he can do anything and everything in the world. But he becomes victim of vices and bad practices.
An experiment done in U.S.A.
A scientific experiment was carried out in an American school of science. 30 students were given no food for a fixed period of time. It was observed that their libido subsided. But when they were given food, libido increased. This shows that fasting gives only a temporary benefit in observation of celibacy. Ignorant people adopt foolish methods to kill the Indriyas in order to control sexual desires. They think that lust can be eradicated completely by such a procedure. They put an iron or brass-loincloth. They are known as Sikadia Baba. Many foolish aspirants amputate the organ of reproduction. They fail and repeat eventually. Lust is in the mind. Lust finds expression through organ of reproduction. A tree cannot be destroyed (completely) by cutting off its flowers and leaves. If the mind is subdued,
the tree of lust is uprooted. What a great foolish act is committed by ignorant people not getting proper guidance.
Suppression or sublimation
Repression or suppression of the sexual desire will not help you much. What is wanted is transmutation of the sexual energy into Ojas (That is called Sublimation in Western psychology), which in turn should be used to attain Absolute Bliss. One who has mastered this art is the master of all. In spite of being a multi-millionaire, knowledgeable, (politically) powerful or highly reputed (world renowned) person, one who does not know the art of sublimation, he cannot attain Selfrealisation. He is utterly disappointed at the time of death. Sage Narada was a master of this art. He transformed a robber named 'Valia' into a great sage named 'Valmiki'. Buddha was a master of this art. He transformed a cruel, heartless murderer Angulimaal (wearing a garland of fingers) into a great monk of the Buddhist order. Such great sages possess a yogic power, which transforms even a lustful person into a Sadhak. Having attained the grace of Shaktipata, one does not have to fight with the lust; Brahmacharya becomes a natural way of life. I know some people, who practised not much penance or Japa, yet they are highly revered. And there are some people who practice penance and japa for many years, yet they don't have charismatic personality. The reason is that knowingly or unknowingly, their sexual energy is destroyed either in waking state or sleeping state (wet dreams).
Experiences of sublimation through grace
A Sadhak whom I shall not name, confided to me, "Swamiji, earlier I was not able to stay away from my wife. I was so much obsessed with sex. But now with your grace I do not indulge in sex for even six months as the lust does not compel me to do so." Another gentle man visits the ashram regularly. His wife complained that Swamiji has cast a magic spell on my husband. Please stop my husband from visiting the ashram. Why should one stop somebody from visiting an ashram? But she told its reason to the people, who told me. She said, "Previously we used to sleep together in the same bed. Now he sleeps in a separate bed. I wish he goes to the movies, and spend time with his former friends and behaves normally. Earlier he paid heed to me and my needs; but now......." What a sign of misfortune! She seemed to say, "It does not matter if my husband goes to perition and his life is ruined. All that matters is that he should be under my control. He should become a puppet in my hands. That is the selfish and sordid face of worldly love. There is hardly 5% of real love in it, the rest of the 95% is lust, attachment and selfishness. Unluckily attachment, in the guise of love, leads us to downfall and degradation." In the above case, Swamiji (myself) did not cast any magic spell on the man. That man received the yogic sakti transmitted by me during saktipata. His sexual energy was sublimated. So he got above sexual desires and enjoyed inner joy of meditation. After receiving nectar, who would look for sewage water? Even an idiotic fool would not hanker after disgustible, degrading sexual pleasure if he were enabled to enjoy pure inner joy of Brahmacharya. For ordinary people, this seems like a great miracle but there is nothing miraculous in it. It is nothing for the saints versed in the science of Yoga. Science of Yoga is subtler and more powerful than the physical science. The glory of satsang or association with the enlightened saints is indescribable. Even a moment's company with saints is quite sufficient to overhaul the old vicious Samskaras of the people. They can easily observe Brahmacharya without any personal efforts.
Tips
Eating after midnight is not good for health. One should never take warm milk at night before going to bed, loaded bladder is the cause of wet dreams. Cooking food in oven is very harmful for health .
Please Read these stories
One who wastes his semen for sexual pleasure, finally
attains despair, weakness and death. Priceless human life is wasted in sexual indulgence but sexual desires are never satiated. You might have heard the story of King Yayaati.
Experience of king Yayaati
There once lived a King named Yayaati who lived for a full one thousand years of enjoying all the pleasures a King of his position could command. Guru Shukracharya's daughter Devayani was his wife. Guru Shukracharya cursed him to become old because he had intimate relations with a maid servant named Sarmistha. He asked for forgiveness. Shukracharya took pity on him and favourably modified his curse, so that Yayaati could regain his youth if anyone of his sons is ready to get his old age in return. He had still a great desire to enjoy all royal pleasures for some more years, he asked each of his sons (Yadu, Turvasu, Druhyu and Anu), one by one, to take upon himself this old age and give him his youth in return, assuring that after one thousand years he would return the youth and take back his decrepitude. Not one of them was willing to accept the offer except his youngest son named Puru. Puru gave his youth to his father and got in return old age and its consequent weakness. Yayaati, being exceedingly delighted with his new youth, began to indulge again in sensual pleasures. He enjoyed himself to the full limit of his powers and as much as he desired without violating the precepts of religion. He was very happy, but
only one thought troubled him. And that was the thought that the one thousand years would come to an end. He was not satisfied even when the fixed time came to an end. He came to his son Puru and addressed him thus: "O son, I have enjoyed with your youth to the full limit of my powers and all pleasures, according to their seasons. But desires never die. They are never satiated by indulgence. By indulgence they flame up like the sacrificial fire with ghee poured into it."He said, "If one becomes the sole lord of all the earth, with its paddy, oats, gems, beasts and women, still it will not be considered by him enough. Therefore, the thirst for enjoyment should be abandoned. The thirst for enjoyment which is difficult to cast off by the wicked, which does not fail even with failing life, is truly a fatal disease in man. To get rid of this thirst is real happiness. Yayaati's experience is very useful to mankind. He continued, "My mind was attached to the pleasures of life for full one thousand years. My thirst for them, however, without being abated, is daily being increased."
Yayaati said, "My son, therefore, I shall get rid of it. I shall fix my mind on Brahman (supreme consciousness), and becoming peaceful and having no attachment, I shall pass the rest of my days in the forest with the innocent deer." So saying he installed Puru on the throne after giving him back his youth and retired into the forest to lead the life of an ascetic. Puru's dynasty was named Paurav in which Janmejaya, the son of King Parikshit was born.
Napoleon
The great conquerer said, "Impossible is not a french word." Yet he was defeated in the battle of Waterloo. It is said that, when he fell from his zenith, he had split his white blood before going to the battle. In the evening preceding the battle, he is reported to have allowed himself to be thrown into the well of carnal pleasure. In the Bible, Samson has been described as an ideal of courage and bravery. "My strength is the strength of ten because my heart is pure." "I never felt the kiss of love, nor maiden's hand in mine." But when he enjoyed the poisonous wine of a lady's eyes, all his bravery and heroism vanished in no time.
Arjuna and Angaarparna
With the strength of brahmacharya Arjuna was able to defeat Angaarparna, a great Gandharva. The story goes like this:
The Pandavas, sons of Pandu, proceeded towards Panchaala. They walked day and night and reached Somasrayan, on the bank of the river Ganges. Arjuna walked ahead, carrying torch in his hands for showing them the way and for protecting them. There in the delightful waters of Ganges, Chitrasen, the King of Gandharvas, was sporting with his wives. He heard the noise of the footsteps of the Pandavas approaching the river. The greatly strong Gandharva was inflamed with wrath by hearing the noise. Seeing the Pandavas with their mother, and drawing his fearful bow, he spoke thus, "If any man out of greed wanders during dark twilight (after its first forty seconds) and comes near us, we both Gandharvas and the Rakshasas kill those fools. Stay at a distance. Do not come near me. Know you not that I am now bathing in the waters of Ganges. Know me to be the Gandharva named Angapaarna who depends only on his own strength or arms. The Kapalikas, the Srngis or the Devas dare not come here. It appears you are human beings. How dare you then to approach me, who is the brightest jewel in Kuber's crown?" Arjuna said, "O wretch, to whom can the ocean, the sides of the Himalayas or this river Ganges be barred, whether at night or day or at twilight? We are endowed with prowess. We care not disregarding your words, touch at pleasure the sacred waters of the Ganges which is ever accessible to all." Hearing this, Angaarparna became very angry and drawing his bow he shot at them his arrows, which were like the poisonous snakes. The Pandava Arjuna, who had an excellent shield, warded off all those arrows with it and with the torch in his hand. Then the Pandava angrily hurled at the Gandharva that celestial weapon, blazing fire weapon, which immediately burnt his chariot.
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