Sublimation & meal times
Question
Namaskar Dear Dhananjay,
I need your guidance w.r.t the two questions as below:
1)As you have mentioned in earlier answers semen once brought to the gross state of bindu is in an ejaculatory mode.I wan't to know if there is any possibility to sublimate even the bindu to ojas or is it futile & only the excess prana has the potential to be sublimated.I ask this because even when i maintain long periods of strict brahmacharya there are situations where under certain kinds of external & internal frustrations my resolve becomes weak & i seek refuge in lower tendencies though not causing expellation.After the same I feel that what's the use of retaining the bindu within now as it is already converted to a gross state.Pls shed some light on this & advise.
2)Also I realise during long periods of brahmacharya I get incredibly hungry in morning & evenings.Due to my work timings I am usually waking up at around 9-10 am,after that I do sirshasana/anulom-vilom & kapalbhati.After this I have my breakfast.If i feel uncontrollable hunger in morning I have some nuts & raisins before starting exercises.Is my approach right pls advise.I have read you mentioned the jathahar agni devours soma if left unquenched.
Waiting in earnest for your reply.Thanks.
Answer
1. Veerya (semen) is the gross state of Bindu (seed). The subtle state of Bindu is Soma (amrit or nectar). Veerya (semen) can be reverted to Soma (nectar) through the process of transmutation effected by various Yogic practices including meditation. After the Yogi becomes an Urdhvareta, semen is not formed as Bindu remains as Soma, not flowing down. However, even an Urdhvareta will loose vital energy and suffer if his mind or body indulges in Abrahmacharya (incontinence).
When Bindu comes to the gross state of semen further to sexual thought or actions, the chances of expellation (voluntary or involuntary) are high. This does not mean one should further tread the wrong path and voluntarily/willingly loose his seed. Under such cases, one should apply corrective measures, calm the mind and meditate. Indulging in physical activity (sports/exercise) will improve the possibility of reverting at least a part of the gross semen back into physical vitality. He should take steps not to repeat such actions and learn from the mistake. That portion which cannot be reverted will release through a wet dream; but this is much better than a voluntary break and helps faster progress.
2. The stomach should always be fed with appropriate food when hungry. The Yogi should never ignore hunger; else it will devour his body itself leading to weakness and premature oldage. Milk, fruits, nuts etc. can be taken in the morning depending on the hunger. Beakfast in the morning and lunch in the afternoon should be adequate in quantity and never in deficit. Fruits and salads are best suited for the evenings. Details as regards food are available in past posts.