Ghee

Hello Danut,

Hope you are doing fine. Coming to your query,

Q: Is Ghee beneficial for Brahmacharya?
A: Cows milk, fresh curd or yogurt, butter, buttermilk and ghee are considered beneficial for a life of Brahmacharya as these are 'Saathwic' foods that do not cause agitation or irritation of the mind. In addition to promoting calmness and producing an agreeable tendency, ghee is considered beneficial in the development of the 'Medha Naadi' in the brain that leads to superior mental faculties. The diet of a Brahmachari is frugal and simple and has minimal quantities of oil and fat. The above mentioned milk products are hence safe and 'saathwic' sources of the little amount of fat that the body requires for sustainment and for development of the brain. Hence ghee can be consumed in small quantities on a regular basis.

Coming to whether ghee increases semen, it should be noted that the final aim of the Brahmachari is to prevent the formation of semen after transmuting the reserves. This is further to the fact that semen exists in the subtle state all over the body by default. It is only sexual arousal which draws the subtle semen from every tissue and pools it into the sex glands re-converting it  into gross semen. By default, the gross semen originally produced is trifurcated and goes to develop the body, brain(intellect) and towards the formation of 'Ojas'. Hence it is not recommended to consume excess food/nutrients which are high in fat and oil which could lead to the over production of semen and thereby induce its wastage through a wet dream since the body absorbs only the required quota. For this reason it is necessary to maintain a balanced and frugal diet that is just sufficient for one's needs.

God bless and have a nice day
Dhananjay