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The practice of celibacy is not attended with any danger or any disease or any undesirable results such as the various sorts of ‘complexes’ which are wrongly attributed by the Western psychologists.
They have no practical knowledge of the subject on hand. They have a wrong and ill-founded imagination that the ungratified sex-energy assumes the various forms of ‘complexes’ in disguise, such as touch-phobia, etc.
The complex is due to some other causes. It is a morbid state of mind due to excessive jealousy, hatred, anger, worry and depression brought about by various causes.
On the contrary, even a little of self-restraint or a little practice of continence is an ideal “pick-me-up.” It gives inner strength and peace of mind. It invigorates the mind and nerves. It helps to conserve physical and mental energy.
It augments memory, will-force and brain power. It bestows tremendous strength, vigour and vitality. It renovates the system or constitution, rebuilds the cells and tissues, energises digestion and gives power to face the difficulties in the daily battle of life.
A perfect celibate can move the world, can stop the ocean-wave like Jesus, can blow up mountains, can command nature and the five elements like Jnanadev. There is nothing in the three worlds that cannot be achieved by him. All Siddhis and Riddhis roll under his feet.
Source: Swami Sivananda in his book: Practice of Brahmacharya.
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