Celibacy/Abstinence/Exam/Depression

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Hello sir, i m 20 yr old and going throught major depression due to my studies/carrer.sir, i failed several times in competating exams, due to that i got depressed and to creating problem for my family, i really don't know what to do? And yess m practice celibacy from last one month.   plz help ..thanks

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Focus on systematically assimilating the essence of the subject, well before appearing for the exam. Just as the body absorbs the essence of food and eliminates the rest, one should absorb the essence of the subject of study. This essence is what is called Vidya (knowledge) of the subject. Then, it becomes easy to do well in the exam.

A life of Brahmacharya will help in supplying the energy and concentration required to indulge in proper study.

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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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Bachelors degree in Engineering.

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