Yoga of Maharishi Patanjali - The Comfort of Brahmacharya

Bramacharya is the fourth Yama, described by Maharishi Patanjali, in the Yoga Sutras. The literal definition of the root words, brahma and acarya, is "brahmic behavior." In fact, Bramacharya is and the fundamental Asrama (stage of high spirits for a Brahman), when a undergraduate lives a dash of celibacy and purity, while studying the Vedas. In the contents of Swami Sivananda: "Celibacy is to a Yogi what electricity is to an electric bulb. Without celibacy, no spiritual success is possible. It is a potent weapon, and shield, to wage combat against the internal poor forces of lust, anger, and greed. It serves as a gateway for the bliss beyond, and opens the door of liberation. ...

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