Bhagavan Mahavira Life and Philosophy : [04.07] First Sermon: Muni-Dharma: 4. Sermon On Celibacy

hagavan Mahavira's sermon on celibacy:

• Control of the sexual desire is the key to the control of all kinds of attachments.
• One who has crossed the ocean can easily cross the river.
• Celibacy is the Eternal Religion.

In order to practise it:

Control your speech.

Control your eyes.

Don't recall the past enjoyments.

Control your food habits.

Practise looking within the soul.
Celibacy consists in penetrating into oneself, into the soul.