Hare Krishna, AGTSP, PAMHO
I am inquiring the devotees of the desire tree to ask how to control lust? It attacks from all corners. I try to excercise some self control and I do pray and chant daily. I am younger and it's hard to control these bodily urges to masturbate. I try to engage myself in chanting and Krishna conscious activitiess but sometimes it overwhelms me. I feel so guilty because Krishna is always there for me and will always accept me again but I do not want to do this, this is not right. I feel as thogu h I am a hypocrite, "who am I to chant the Holy Name after I just committed such an atrocity?" I pray for guidance and for me to help myself but it just gets out of comtrol sometimes. Maybe one of you humble devotees can help me in this problem, for i am so fallen.
Hare Krishna
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Dear Prabhu:
Hare Krishna and Blessings! The best way to curb feelings of lust [and just sinfulness in general] is to immerse ourselves in Sri Lord Krishna and to avoid those things that might tempt us. Some ways to stay transcendental to Maya's grip is to chant the holy name [perform japa], perform kirtana, eat prasadam, listen to bhajans, watch/listen to Krishna-conscious programs, read sacred scriptures like the Bhagavad-Gita As It Is and to generally keep the mind focused on Sri Lord Krishna.
If you feel tempted by lust at anytime try to just take a few deep breaths, look at a photo of Sri Lord Krishna and chant the holy names sincerely and properly. Sri Lord Krishna will always help those who would like His help, but we must sincerely want Him to save us. Praying in these situations is always a good idea since we must always depend on Sri Lord Krishna to accomplish anything in this world.
Last but not least, make an effort to avoid people/things/situations that might tempt you. Some tempting things are certain sexual movies at the cinema, certain improper videos on the Internet and even certain lustful photographs in magazines. Try as best as possible not to fall into these pitfalls. In regards to women, just keep your interactions with them short and sweet. I am currently at the brahmacarya stage of life as a college student and I personally use the technique of having polite yet quick/professional conversation with women. Haribol and All Glories unto Srila Prabhupada!
-Bhakta Sekou
Hare Krishna thank you for your responses prabhujis, pray that I may advance my knowledge on the path of bhakti
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Hare Krishna..,
Please check this site for advices on this matter
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Hari Bol !