Benefits of Bramacarya, Celibacy, Brahmcharya

The Benefits of Bramacarya

ayus tejo balam viryam
prajna shrish ca yashas tatha
punyata satpriyatvam ca
vardhate brahmacaryaya

“By the practice of brahmacarya, longevity, luster, strength, vigor, knowledge, beauty, fame, piety, and devotion to truth increase.”

Practice of brahmacarya gives good health, inner strength, peace of mind, fortitude, and long life. It helps to conserve physical and mental energy. It augments memory, will-power, clear thinking, power of concentration, and ability to grasp philosophical subjects. It bestows physical strength, vigor, vitality, courage, boldness, and strength of character. To one who practices brahmacarya, divine knowledge comes as if naturally. His words convey meaning and authority, and leave an impression on the hearers.

Conversely, those who do not practice brahmacarya must always remain in illusion. Shrila Prabhupada: “Brahmacarya is very, very essential. When one becomes detestful to sex life, that is the beginning of spiritual life.” (Lecture, 4/4/75) “Without becoming brahmacari, nobody can understand spiritual life.” (Airport Reception, 18/09/69)

from: Brahmacharya in Krishna Consciousness.