other three Ashramas. If the duties of a householder are strictly followed, there is no necessity
for Sannyas.
Become a true Brahmachari and give up sexual intercourse completely. You have enough
children. The practice of Yoga strictly demands this from you if you desire to make real,
substantial, rapid spiritual progress. Train your wife also in the spiritual path. Let her also repeat
the same Mantra you are repeating and study religious books and observe occasional fasts or live
on milk and fruits.
You can continue Sirshasan as usual. Observe strictly the rules of right conduct. Be
established in the practice of Yama and Niyama. Purify your heart first before you awaken the
Kundalini. Remove completely jealousy, selfishness, anger, lust, Moha, pride, Raga and Dvesha.
Then Kundalini can be easily awakened. Yes. It is quite possible for you to awaken the
Kundalini. I shall help you in its awakening. Don’t worry. Increase your Japa and meditation.
You can achieve spiritual success by remaining as a Grihastha, but you must be a true
Brahmachari in thought, word and deed.
From "May I answer that" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of Divine Life Society, Photographs of Swami Sivananda, German Pages on Swami Sivananda
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