Guest guest Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 OM AMRITESWARAI NAMAH IMMORTAL LIGHT - Married Life The importance of celibacy Couples should abstain from sexual relations at least two or three days a week. Gradually try to reach a stage of celibacy most days. Avoid sexual relations on full moon and new moon days and when the wife is going through her monthly periods. Try to gather the strength to live as brother and sister after one or two children are born. This is essential for reaping the full benefit of sadhana and to make spiritual progress through mental restraint. Each time we have sex, we should ask the question: "O mind, where does this joy come from? Isn't this only draining my strength?" Any pleasure gained by means other than mental control weakens the body. The relation between the husband and wife should turn into a love of the heart untouched by desire. Make progress in the path of virtue, keeping the mind fixed solely on the Supreme Being. :: >From the book of Immortal Light - Advice to Householders (english translation of the original Malayalam "Amrita Jyoti") Amma Sharanam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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