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Celibacy in CC & Other books (Compilation of texts)
CC Adi-lila
Celibacy in BG & SB (a compilation of verses)
BG Chapters 1 - 6
Ignorance can be removed by gradual acceptance of the principles of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Kṛṣṇa consciousness is awakened by different types of sacrifices to the demigods, sacrifice to Brahman, sacrifice in celibacy,
Quotes from Srimad Bhagavatam on Brahmacharya
The whole material creation is moving under the principle of sex life. In modern civilization, sex life is the focal point for all activities. (SB 1.1.1)
One cannot enter into the kingdom of God unless one is perfectly cleared of all sins. The materia
Read more…The Meaning of Brahmacharya
Basically, brahmacarya means celibacy.
karmana manasa vaca
sarvavasthasu sarvada
sarvatra maithuna-tyago
brahmacaryam pracakshate
“The vow of brahmacarya is meant to help one completely abstain from sex indulgence in work, words, and mind—at all times, un
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