An experiment done in U.S.A.

An experiment done in U.S.A.

A scientific experiment was carried out in an American school of science. 30 students were given no food for a fixed period of time. It was observed that their libido subsided. But when they were given food, libido increased. This shows that fasting gives only a temporary benefit in observation of celibacy.

Ignorant people adopt foolish methods to kill the Indriyas in order to control sexual desires. They think that lust can be eradicated completely by such a procedure. They put an iron or brass-loincloth. They are known as Sikadia Baba. Many foolish aspirants amputate the organ of reproduction. They fail and repeat eventually. Lust is in the mind. Lust finds expression through organ of reproduction. A tree cannot be destroyed (completely) by cutting off its flowers and leaves. If the mind is subdued, the tree of lust is uprooted. What a great foolish act is committed by ignorant people not getting proper guidance.