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Brahmacharya is not about suppressing your sexuality or sexual energy but about accepting yourself as a sexual blissful being and transmuting that energy upwards to your higher chakras for rejuvenation of your body as well as higher consciousness and brain illumination. [via tribe. net]
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That which is called Brahmacharya (religion of abstention or yoga) is regarded as the means of attaining to Brahma.
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli
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The Brahmacharya is a very superior mode of life, and as thou art in that mode now, it is for this, O Partha, that I have been defeated by thee in battle.
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli
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Bhaikshya, Garhasthya of great merit, and Brahmacharya which is adopted by Brahmanas.
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli
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The First Ashrama - "Brahmacharya" or the Student Stage
About.com Hinduism 2010
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Brahmacharya -- Brahmacharya as one of the traditional Hindu stages of life is a phase in which a youth ~ages 14-20 dedicates his or her full efforts to gaining both secular and spiritual knowledge.
Suhag A. Shukla, Esq.: Hindu Niyamas: Ancient Resolutions for New Years Esq. Suhag A. Shukla 2011
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Brahmacharya -- Brahmacharya as one of the traditional Hindu stages of life is a phase in which a youth ~ages 14-20 dedicates his or her full efforts to gaining both secular and spiritual knowledge.
Suhag A. Shukla, Esq.: Hindu Niyamas: Ancient Resolutions for New Years Esq. Suhag A. Shukla 2011
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Celibacy Brahmacharya has to do with observation of sexual preoccupation.
American Yoga Association Beginner’s Manual Fully Revised and Updated Alice Christensen 2010
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Celibacy Brahmacharya has to do with observation of sexual preoccupation.
American Yoga Association Beginner’s Manual Fully Revised and Updated Alice Christensen 2010
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Brahmacharya is attunement with the power of creation and procreation.
Cosmic Power 2008
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