Preservation of semen gives life

Preservation of semen gives life

Semen is found in a subtle state in all the cells of the body. Just as the buttermilk is thinned after the butter is removed, so also, semen is thinned by its wastage. The more the wastage of semen, the more the body deteriorates and weakens. The preservation of semen is the secret of good health and longevity, and of all success in the physical, mental, intellectual and spiritual planes. He who has even a little bit of Brahmacharya will tide over a crisis of any disease very easily. One who follows Brahmacharya strictly is usually not afflicted by any disease. That is why, in scriptures, it is said:

मरणं बिन्दोपातेन जीवनं बिन्दुधारणात् |

"Death is hastened by letting out semen from the body. Life is saved and prolonged by preserving it. Semen is the real vitality in men. It is the hidden treasure in man."

"There is no doubt that people die prematurely by letting the semen out of the body; knowing this, the Yogi should always preserve semen and lead a life of strict celibacy."

- Siva Samhita

In Jain Scripture, it is said,

अबंभचरियं घोरं पमायं दुरहिठ्ठियम् |

"Of the myriad vices, lust is the worst." ----- (Dasa Vaikalika Sutra : 6.17)

'Atharva Veda' declares:

व्रतेषु वै वै ब्रह्मचर्यम् |

"Celibacy is the supreme religious observance."

After Dhanvantari, founder of Ayurveda (Herbal Medical Science) taught all details about this science, his students enquired about its keynote (essence). In the reply, master asserted," I tell you that Brahmacharya is truly a precious jewel. It is the one most effective medicine-nectar indeed-, which destroys diseases, decay and death. For attaining peace, brightness, memory, knowledge, health and Self-realisation, one should observe Brahmacharya, the highest Dharma, the highest knowledge, greatest strength. Of the nature of Brahmacharya is verily this Atma and in Brahmacharya it resides. Saluting Brahmacharya first, the cases beyond cure, I cure, Aye' Brahmacharya can undo all the inauspicious signs."

All the sages, saints and founders of religions have sung the glory of celibacy.

The great Yogi Gorakhandtha, chanting in praise of semen has said,

कंत गया कूँ कामिनी झूरै | बिन्दु गया कूँ जोगी ||

"As a fair lady grieves due to separation from her beloved, so does an ascetic (Yogi) due to his separation from his semen."

"By the power of the composure of the semen, one will become just like Myself." ---- Lord Siva