3 as one book - Kirpal Singh

CHASTITY: BRAHMCHARYA 47undertakes it as an enforced discipline only succeeds inrepressing his natural desires. The result is not the enhancementof consciousness but its numbing and atrophy,not detachment but indifference.lZ4Continence is a virtue to be observed for success in allthe spheres of life, be they mundane or spiritual. A cleanand chaste life is a fertile soil wherein the Holy Seed ofSpirituality thrives the best. It consists of restraint inthought, word and deed, as in each case the poison isinjected into the depths of the mind and multiplies withthe accumulated impurities of countless ages. To cultivatechastity is an uphill task that requires a long-drawnstruggle through life-something very strenuous indeed.Fortunate are those who practice celibacy because theyare in a far better position to follow the Path Godwardsthan those who are wallowing in the miserable mire ofself-indulgence. A normal temperate married life as enjoinedby scriptures is, however, no bar to ~piritua1ity.l~~The Masters do lead an ideal married life and whenthey take up such a role, they stop such a course. So,married life is no bar to spirituality if led in accordancewith the scriptures. The partners in life are advised intheir best spiritual interests to observe chastity by leadinga moderate life by mutual cooperation. The check markson the diary forms are essential for the people seekingimprovement gradually. One learns by self-introspectionand careful living. The dear ones are not forbidden tomarry or have homes. But, they should have ideal familylife flavored with the divine grace of the MasterPower. The young before marriage, should be asked to