“I would like to sit still for a while but I'm restless you know and sitting still is only an ideal like celibacy and complete cleanliness.” KnowsStillsSittingIdealsRestlessCleanlinessRestlessnessCelibacySitting Still Author:John Steinbeck
“To gain victory over the flesh was the purpose of fasting and celibacy, which denied the pleasures of this world for the sake of reward in the next.” WorldPurposeNextPleasureThis WorldVictoryGainsRewardsSakeFleshDeniedFastingCelibacy Book:A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century Source: A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century
“Children, those who are unmarried should conserve their vital energy by maintaining celibacy. To turn what we gain by this in to ojas (vitality), we also need to do spiritual practice. With increase in ojas, our intelligence, memory, health and beauty will also increase. We will gain lasting mental quietude.” NeedsShouldChildrenSpiritualTurnsEnergyMemoriesPracticeRelationshipGainsIncreaseLastingVitalityMaintainingSpiritual PracticeCelibacyUnmarriedHealth And Beauty Author:Mata Amritanandamayi
“Couples should abstain from sexual relations at least 2 or 3 days a week. Gradually try to reach a stage of celibacy most days.” ShouldTryingRelationshipWeekStageCoupleRelationCelibacy Author:Mata Amritanandamayi