In the modern age, there is a lack of self-control, respect for elders, and understanding of true knowledge and spirituality.
Complete Brahmacharya is necessary for spiritual path
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- Restrain yourself on the 5th sense and aim for complete Brahmacharya
- Be careful of what you see with your eyes
- Do not be dependent on worldly things for happiness
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Avoid distractions and maintain focus on spiritual contemplation.
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- Acting of the eyes plays a crucial role in maintaining concentration.
- Avoid getting constantly distracted by external sounds and scenes.
- Destiny will always play its role, so be patient and trust in the divine.
- Practice Brahmacharya of the eyes and speech to maintain purity of thoughts.
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Avoid listening to or speaking dirty and unethical words that arouse lust.
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- Guard your sense of hearing by focusing on religious and scripture-related conversations.
- Do not talk about anyone in front of others unless it is about the Lord.
- Do not touch or hold opposing bodies unnecessarily.
- Luggage should be placed on the floor and not taken in hands.
- Married couples should not exchange garlands by handing them directly.
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Be careful with the disciple and save yourself from negative influences
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- Pay attention to signs of laughter or conversation that can create lust and save the disciple from falling into temptation
- Serve others with the feeling of God to develop spiritual power and avoid developing lustful desires
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Gandhari sacrifices her sight and grants Duryodhana invincibility.
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- Gandhari blindfolds herself to empathize with her visually impaired husband, Dhritarashtra.
- She promises Duryodhana that his body will become invulnerable upon seeing her.
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Brahmacharya is about controlling the senses and the subconscious mind
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- Control of senses is essential for Brahmacharya
- The subconscious mind should not seek personal pleasure
- Work and wealth are the main factors leading to violence and conflicts
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Happiness cannot be found in worldly enjoyment
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- The more one seeks enjoyment, the more unhappy they become
- India is known as a religious nation with a focus on spirituality
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The modern age lacks moral values and respect for elders.
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- Brahmacharya is not valued anymore and children are falling into thoughtlessness.
- Friendship should be about helping and supporting each other, not exploiting one another.
- Modern education is failing to instill moral values and respect for elders.
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