Physical aspects of brahmacharya

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I have heard that brahmacharya is celibacy by thought, word and deed together as a way of life attached towards god. But I have certain doubts regarding physical aspects of practising brahmacharya. Is it true that, one should not trim nails, cut or shave hair anywhere in the body. In fact, Iam told that a brahmachari's physical body shouldnot undergo any artificial change. Any knowledgeable devotees here, please give some meaningful answers and if possible, with ample scriptural evidence.

 

Many thanks to all devotees

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Perhaps, the administrator of this forum can give a satisfactory answer. Since he is quite knowledgeable and seems to often quote from scriptures, Iam waiting for his reply. I hope he sees this thread soon and will look into my query.

 

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[D B Cooper Jr 0]

 

I have heard that brahmacharya is celibacy by thought, word and deed together as a way of life attached towards god. But I have certain doubts regarding physical aspects of practising brahmacharya. Is it true that, one should not trim nails, cut or shave hair anywhere in the body. In fact, Iam told that a brahmachari's physical body shouldnot undergo any artificial change. Any knowledgeable devotees here, please give some meaningful answers and if possible, with ample scriptural evidence.

Many thanks to all devotees

Don't know the scriptural answer to this at all but I would think remaining celibate or at least just loyal to one partner would be more important than worrying about how the body is maintained due to some form of external ritualism or something. For me when I see a beautiful woman or something I just think that she is actually just made of flesh, blood, stool and urine and that usually cures any lusty desires that might arise plus thinking about all the trouble you have to go through to maintain a woman is usally enough to get me to come to my senses but like they say sexual attraction is a powerful force you just have to be rational about it and realize the trouble it can bring.

Of course American civilization is so blind to spiritual realization that when men get to the age when they get tired of sex and are possibly at a place where they can renounce it the civilization and their wives encourage them to take viagra or cialis and keep at it.