ॐ अर्यमायै नमः' ‘Om aryamaayai namah’ - By doing japa of this mantra of Lord Aryama with full faith, one can save oneself even in the midst of depraved circumstances and people. A number of people have testified to the efficacy of this mantra. Both men and women can make use of this mantra by doing its japa with implicit faith in order to guard against lustful tendencies that often push them into the dark pit of depravity. Before one goes to sleep, one should do japa of this mantra 21 times and write the name of one’s mother (with a finger) on his pillow (without ink). This saves one from filthy dreams, the prime cause of nocturnal emissions.
Ayurvedic Choorna for Brahmacharya
You can prepare this ayurvedic choorna at a very nominal cost. Take some dried Amla, and after removing their seeds grind them into a powder. Readymade Amla powder is available at all Sant Shri Asharamji Ashrams and Ashram Samitis. Mix the Amla powder with equal quantity of sugar candy powder. Add turmeric powder to the extent of 20 per cent.
Take one spoonful of this powder with water, half an hour before going to bed. This powder thickens the semen and relieves constipation. It restores the balance of vata, pitta and kapha in the body, besides promoting self-restraint. This choorna is beneficial to even those who are not suffering from nocturnal emission.
Caution: Don’t take milk after this powder or up to 2 hours and fifteen minutes before taking it.
Use of Gum
Soak 6 gm of gum of the khair tree (Acacia catechu) in water overnight. In the morning, take this soaked gum on an empty stomach. If this causes loss of appetite, take a few slices of ginger with lemon juice before lunch.
Tulsi (Basil: Ocimum Sanctum): A Wonder Drug
Victor Resin, a French doctor, has stated, “Tulsi is a wonder drug. Through elaborate research carried out on Tulsi, it has been proved that Tulsi is extremely beneficial in regulating blood pressure and the digestive system, and also in alleviating erythrocytocis and mental disorders. It has anti-pyretic and anti-malarial properties, and increases blood cells in the body.”
Besides curing various diseases, Tulsi facilitates maintenance of brahmacharya and phenomenally improves the memory power. Tulsi is an excellent rasayana (a medicinal composition that strengthens the body and delays the onset of old age). It restores the balance of vata, pitta and kapha and thereby helps cure many ailments caused by their imbalances. It is very useful in cases of blood disorders, flatulence, cough, worm-infestation, etc. It is said to be very good for the heart as well.
Crush some Tulsi seeds, into a powder and keep it for regular use. Soak in water ¼ to ½ gm of the powder overnight. Take it with water in the morning on an empty stomach. Most diseases are caused by the imbalances of vata, pitta and kapha, and Tulsi seeds cure disorders of all the three humours. So by taking Tulsi seeds, you will prevent ailments caused by the imbalances in the three body-humours and even prevent cancer, etc. Use of Tulsi seeds will tone up the appetite and help improve your health in many ways. It has a direct relation to preservation of semen. You can take Tulsi seeds as long as it suits your constitution.
Padapashchimottanasana
Benefits: Practice of this Asana purifies the nerves, which helps enhance one’s working capacity and cures many diseases. Various physical disorders like indigestion, constipation, common cold, acute coryza, productive cough, backache, hiccups, leucoderma, urinary diseases, wet dreams, seminal disorders, appendicitis, sciatica, urethritis, jaundice, insomnia, asthma, hyperacidity, nervous debility, uterine disorders, menstrual irregularity, impotency (sterility), blood related disorders, stunted growth and many other diseases are cured by this Asana.
Padapashchimottanasana improves the height and structure of the body. It reduces excess fat (if any), and makes a weak body strong and well-built. It is a special boon given by Lord Shiva for those interested in practising brahmacharya. Formerly propagated by Lord Shiva, this Asana was later popularised by Yogi Gorakhanatha.
Method: Spread a woollen mat on the floor and sit on it with the legs extended out together. Hold both the big toes with the hands, and bend forward while trying to touch the forehead to the knees by bending from the waist. The knees should remain flat on the ground. If the knees bend a little in the beginning, it does not matter. Only by regular practice can this Asana be perfected. One should eat one or two green lady’s fingers after 15 minutes of performing this Asana. Apples too are beneficial.
Initially, one should do this Asana for 30 seconds and then gradually but steadily increase the period up to 15 minutes. In the initial few days this Asana may seem difficult, but it becomes easy with practice.
(From ‘Divine Inspiration’, a booklet published by the Ashram)
