Abstract

BRAHMACHARYA– A CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS

Dr. Guruprasad K.*

Abstract

Ayurveda is one of the ancient knowledge gifted by sages to the mankind, it is not only science of life as well teaches community to lead healthy life style. Ayurveda describes many non pharmacological methods to prevent diseases and promote health, those includes Dinacharya, Ratricharya, Ritucharya, Sadvritta, Achara Rasayana and Brahmacharya these are unique procedures to prevent life style disorders and promote health. Above said all techniques Brahmacharya is an exceptional method to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and promote healthy sexual life. This article is conceptual accordingly all available references from Ayurveda literature, and other ancient literature has been collected and its importance has been highlighted for easy understanding. In this study significance of Brahmacharya has been described and importance of this regimen to incorporate in daily life to enhance sexual life.

Keywords: Brahmacharya, Celibacy, Ayurveda, Sexual life.