GREETINGS

Swamiji:

Though Brahmacharya is commonly understood as celibacy(for the unmarried) or fidelity (for the married) it indicates a lifestyle conducive to the pursuit of jnanam and moksham. The word itself implies “bhramathil charikkuka” or exist in the Divine.  It involves ahimsa (not hurting others in words or actions), simple living, studies, meditation, Consuming satwic food, avoiding intoxicants, and restraint on negative behaviors (including sexual behavior). A mandala season is done for 41days. 41 days is the time the body needs to go through one cycle of complete cellular regeneration. So at a physical level you become fully renewed. Also modern science says it takes a person three weeks of practice to establish in a habit. By living the life of a ‘Swami’, which is essentially simple living and high thinking for six weeks….. one prepares himself for the continued spiritual journey. My blessings are with you, as you set out on that journey during this Mandalam season. Hari Om.