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Sir, Does long term celibacy can remove old pitted scars ocur due to disease?

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After the Yogi acquires the 'Divya Sharira' (Divine body purified through 'Yogaagni' [fire of Yoga] upon entering Nirvikalpa Samadhi), his body gets fully purified and free from all debility and decay. On attaining to this stage, the body is blessed with perfect health free from all abnormalities. Since the possibility for the removal of all sorts of imperfections in the body dawns at this stage, the possibility of removal of scars also exists.

In the Yoga Darshana , Sage Pathanjali sums up the state of 'Divya Sharira' with the following words:

"Rupa, lavanya, bala, vajrasamhananatvaani Kaya sampath "

--" Beauty, fine complexion, strength and adamantine toughness involve the perfect (divine) body" -- Yoga Darshana, Vibhuti Pada, Verse - 47

Such a body is acquired by the Yogi on mastering the 'Pancha mahabhutas' (five elements: space, air, fire, water and earth) though Samyama, leading to 'Bhuta-siddhi' after Nirvikalpa or Nirbija samadhi. Exquisite beauty and grace radiate from such a Yogi further to the removal of karma-s which were responsible for their obstruction.

However, whether deep scars/pit marks completely disappear will vary from person to person depending on the strength of karma responsible for their occurance and the will of the Almighty. This body is the medium created by him and HE alone decides its future course.

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(That Supreme being is the absolute truth)  

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I can answer to the extent of my knowledge, questions concerning the practice of 'Brahmacharya', the results that follow and the means required.

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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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