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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Types of Yoga | 2/11/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: Sir, What is Kriya Yoga? In " Autobiography of a Yogi" said that Mahavatar Babaji gave it to ... A: 1. Kriya Yoga is a part of 'Karma Yoga' (the Yoga of action). It consists of various Kriya-s ... | ||
| 'Brahmimuhurtham' - 3.00 A.M ~ 5.30 A.M | 2/9/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: hope you are doing fine, i have a doubt regarding first year of brahmacharya, i read some where that ... A: 1. It is preferable to indulge in Yogic practice at home, everyday, in the same place set aside. ... | ||
| 'Brahmimuhurtham' - 3.00 A.M ~ 5.30 A.M | 2/9/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: hope you are doing fine, i have a doubt regarding first year of brahmacharya, i read some where that ... A: One should always wake up so as to perform Yogic practices (Asana, Bandha, Pranayama & Meditation) ... | ||
| Guru and spiritual progress towards self-realization | 2/6/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: I'm a 22 years old french young man and i would like to thank you a thousand times for the ... A: <i>"When one is ready, the 'Guru' (master) comes". </i> As and when the inner process of ... | ||
| Break, laziness, non-veg food & Brahmacharya | 2/3/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: My greetings to you and my wishes and prayers to God that atleast you in this world kaliyuga would ... A: 1. God remains silent & lets the Jivatma (embodied soul) indulge in negative activity when the ... | ||
| Underwear for Brahmacharya | 1/31/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: Sir, Any specefic underwear-brief for success in Brahmacharya? I presently use boxer briefs but do ... A: The best male undergarment for excellent Brahmacharya leading to great strength, power, health, well ... | ||
| I need to get out of this hell....... | 1/30/2012 | Anthony Tarquinto |
| Q: I went through all your answers you have made previously and am quite familiar with the concept of ... A: Siva, You first need to seek professional medical attention for your gastrointestinal ... | ||
| Eligibility for Brahmacharya | 1/29/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: sir, i want to practice brahmacharya but i have a doubt. i was in love with a girl but we broke up.i ... A: Each and every person, be they man or woman, married or single or in any frame of body/mind can ... | ||
| Brahmacharya and Divine body | 1/28/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: Sir, Does long term celibacy can remove old pitted scars ocur due to disease? A: After the Yogi acquires the 'Divya Sharira' (Divine body purified through 'Yogaagni' [fire of Yoga] ... | ||
| Break, laziness, non-veg food & Brahmacharya | 1/27/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: My greetings to you and my wishes and prayers to God that atleast you in this world kaliyuga would ... A: 1. What is surrender to God? Surrender to God means one makes 'Manava Dharma' (attainment of ... | ||
| Break, laziness, non-veg food & Brahmacharya | 1/25/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: My greetings to you and my wishes and prayers to God that atleast you in this world kaliyuga would ... A: 1. Is it not unreasonable to expect strong sexual Samskaras (impressions) and Vasanas (tendencies) ... | ||
| Gastric Reflux and Brahmacharya | 1/25/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: I have a question regarding health benefits of Brahmacharya. I have gastric reflux which has lead to ... A: One's present state of existence is a result of one's past karma. The best way to speedily workout ... | ||
| Abstinence and Frustration | 1/24/2012 | Anthony Tarquinto |
| Q: First, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my message, which will focus on my ... A: Sean, You and I have similar narratives, at least through the formative years. When I was in ... | ||
| Wet dream - Do I have to start all over again | 1/24/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: Dhananjay, Thank you for taking time out to teach many of us the importance of the vital fluid. A ... A: An occasional, involuntary wet dream during sleep is not considered as a break in Brahmacharya. Only ... | ||
| ojas | 1/24/2012 | Doug Adams |
| Q: Sir i wasted a lot of semen all the days i heard the semen in the body gets converted to OJAS which ... A: You are not wasting semen by ejaculating. Your body produces more semen and does not convert it to ... | ||
| Dinner time & Yoga | 1/21/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: In your earlier replies you mentioned that it is best to have dinner at sunset time. But I heard ... A: Dinner is to be taken just before Sunset, immediately after getting done with spiritual or Yogic ... | ||
| Education/Brahmacharya | 1/21/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: Namaste Dhananjay, I hope you are in good health. My question is not directly related to ... A: 1. Practicing a few months or a year of Brahmacharya and expecting drastic improvements is like ... | ||
| Dealing with negative thoughts and keeping motivation in Brahmacharya | 1/20/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: First of all thank you so much for your past answer (long vow vs short vow). It was simply amazing ... A: 1. Gradually advance the morning waking (alarm) time by 15 minutes. If the current waking time is ... | ||
| Fasting & Brahmacharya | 1/20/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: what is the importance of fast in bramcharya?? It is necessary for bramchari to take fast once a ... A: People who indulge in Brahmacharya through regular Yogic practice should not fast. They should take ... | ||
| Exam/Depression | 1/19/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: i m 20 yr old and going throught major depression due to my studies/carrer.sir, i failed several ... A: Focus on systematically assimilating the essence of the subject, well before appearing for the exam. ... | ||
| Alternative Meditation - Samadhi | 1/14/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: For those who don't believe or have less belief in god, is there some meditation to reach Samadhi?? ... A: Answer: 1. Sit in Padmasana or Sidhasana with the lower back, spine, neck and head in a straight ... | ||
| Astral connections & wet dreams | 1/13/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: How are you the replies you give to the readers are simply excellent and i am a regular reader. I am ... A: 1. A long and deep relationship involving frequent sexual intercourse results in a strong astral ... | ||
| Vajroli, Bandha & Pranayama | 1/13/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: Please tell me difference between Banda and Pranayama, they have same results? Please tell me some ... A: 1. Till 'Kaivalya' (self-realization) occurs, a Yogi should remain unknown. Later, he may reveal ... | ||
| Vajroli, Bandha & Pranayama | 1/12/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: Please tell me difference between Banda and Pranayama, they have same results? Please tell me some ... A: 1. Bandha means 'lock' or 'hold'. Practice of 'Thribandha' (Mula, Uddiyana & Jaalandhara bandha) is ... | ||
| Astral body & Brahmacharya | 1/12/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: Can you mention any pranayamas(apart for maha bandha) for maintaining bramhacharya. Sir, maintaing ... A: 1. The Bandha and Pranayama regime to be followed has been outlined in : ... | ||
| When do wet dreams completely stop? | 1/10/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: how much time it takes to be completely get rid of wet dreams? i have read in raman maharshi`s book ... A: Wet dreams completely stop after the Yogi masters all the 6 stages of 'Sabija Samadhi' (also called ... | ||
| Sniffing My Boyfriend's Penis | 1/8/2012 | Doug Adams |
| Q: First of all, I'm 18 years old and I don't have anything against people who have pre-marital sex but ... A: Yes, an uncircumcised male accumulates smegma under his foreskin, which is apt to develop a distinct ... | ||
| Masturbation and pranic energy | 1/8/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: Namaste.. Im Skod 23 yo... Im addicted to pornography and masturbation.. Masturbating since 10yo ... A: 1. Constant loss of semen from voluntary ejaculation through masturbation leads to immense loss of ... | ||
| masturbation and pranic energy | 1/8/2012 | Ian Abram Clark |
| Q: Namaste.. Im Skod 23 yo... Im addicted to pornography and masturbation.. Masturbating since 10yo ... A: Namaste! I'm glad to get your questions. Your text will be indexed and I'll give my answers and ... | ||
| Ayyappan deeksha and God | 1/7/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: I have found some solace and peace of mind after stumbling upon your postings on brahmacharya. In ... A: 1. In this world of Maya (illusion), the wise man develops an attitude of not hoping, not hating and ... | ||
| Ayyappan deeksha and God | 1/6/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: I have found some solace and peace of mind after stumbling upon your postings on brahmacharya. In ... A: 1. Wearing a maala and worshiping Lord Ayyappa with the required discipline is a symbol of showing ... | ||
| Ingredients in the diet & looking at women | 1/5/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: Dhananjay, hi Wish you a very happy new year. Dhananjay, you can chose not to answer the question ... A: 1. All of the spices mentioned above do not cause harm if eaten in small quantities with food. The ... | ||
| Siddhi-s (powers) of a Yogi | 1/2/2012 | Dhananjay |
| Q: Sir What are the powers(sidhis) an abilities of an Urdvareta Yogi? Thanking u sir A: Information regarding the 'Ashta Siddhi-s' (8 superhuman powers of yoga) and many other minor ... | ||
| What is Prana? | 12/30/2011 | Dhananjay |
| Q: Respected Dhananjay Ji, I'm deeply grateful to you for putting in so much effort to show us the ... A: 1. 'Prana' is the subtle most form of energy or vital force present within and without the body in ... | ||
| Which is better, a long vow or day by day | 12/29/2011 | Dhananjay |
| Q: First of all I would like to thank you for your time and wisdom for sharing your experiences and ... A: 1. Since a life of Brahmacharya has been on and off and you are familiar with the practice, it is ... | ||
| Dealing with unintentional physical contact | 12/28/2011 | Dhananjay |
| Q: my question is how to remain unaffected when one is getting the touch of a women unwillingly. for ... A: 1. To the best extent possible and as a rule, always make conscious efforts to stay away and clear ... | ||
| Male & female hormones | 12/26/2011 | Dhananjay |
| Q: Sir Is the brahamcharya life improves Atrogen hormon in men and Estragon in women? Thanking u sir A: I presume that your are referring to the male hormone 'Testosterone' (an androgen) and the female ... | ||
| Problems in meditation for the beginner and how to solve them | 12/24/2011 | Dhananjay |
| Q: NAMASTE. 1. How do one should pray to GOD? Is praying to GOD in temple creating a wrong sanskaras ... A: 1. One can pray to God in the temple, at home, at work or at any other place at any point of time. ... | ||
| What is pure Consciousness & why time does not exist in reality | 12/24/2011 | Dhananjay |
| Q: Sir, How can u define pure conciousness in terms of meditation.Pure consiousness,pure soul is same ... A: 1. Upon dissolution, the entire universe becomes empty as it was before creation. Void of everything ... | ||
| Several Doubts | 12/24/2011 | Dhananjay |
| Q: Sir I have some more doubt that: 1. What are the Yogic Kriyas can do from the temple (Trataka and ... A: 1. Yogic practices can be performed from the temple provided the seating position is maintained ... | ||
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Dhananjay
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Expertise
I can answer to the extent of my knowledge, questions concerning the practice of 'Brahmacharya', the results that follow and the means required.
Experience
I am into the practice of 'Brahmacharya' along with the study and practice of a life of 'Yoga' aimed at self-realization. My aim at volunteering here is to share with fellow readers, matters concerning self-realization/Brahmacharya to the extent of my knowledge. The term 'Yoga' is a derivative of the Samskruth verb 'Yuj' which means 'to join'. 'Yoga', also called 'Brahma vidyâ' thus signifies a mode of life that leads to the apparent union of the individual Jivâtma (embodied soul) with the Lord of the Universe - Brahman/The Almighty. Mere indulgence in 'Âsana' or physical postures is not Yoga. Âsana is only one limb or 'Anga' of Yoga. True Yoga consists of a lifestyle governed by the eight limbs viz. Yama, Niyama, Âsana, Prânâyâma, Pratyâhâra, Dhârana, Dhyâna and Samâdhi. Brahmacharya or spiritually based continence is one of the important components of 'Yama'. 'Brahmacharya':-"Brahmani charyathey ithi" - "One who has completely surrendered to Brahman, overcome the ego, and has realized himself to be a tool of the Almighty." Perfection in these eight limbs leads to establishment in 'Brahma Vidyâ' (knowledge of the Brahman) followed by merger with the Almighty.
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Bachelors degree in Engineering.
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