celibacy /wet dreams

Hello there,

Hope this finds you doing good by the grace of god. Coming to your query,

Q: Do wet dreams cause physical and mental weakness?
A: Wet dreams are a result of repressed sexuality in the waking state that manifest themselves in the dream state while asleep. Brahmacharya is attained through transmutation and channelization of the sexual energy. Repression and suppression will not help one achieve the state of purity but will only make the fluid escape through wet dreams.

While the energy loss in a wet dream is much less as compared to a voluntary ejaculation, wet dreams still cause weakness and despair. The subject goes through the sexual act at the mind level. Continuous wet dreams can be debilitating and depressing. The way out is to ensure the prevention of the causes that lead to a wet dream.

If a man wishes to be free from wet dreams, he should first begin with the prevention & formation and growth of sexually related thoughts and deeds.

1. The mind should first be trained to shun such thoughts right from the point they start to rake up their heads. Note the word 'shun' - In the current context it means immediately 'displace' these lustful thoughts with the opposite thoughts of virtue, true love, compassion etc.. Wrestling with and suppressing these thoughts will not be of any use, they do not get displaced this way but only multiply.
2. The mind is then loaded with constructive intellectual activity (it can be work carried out honestly and committedly at the work place) so as to keep it busy and occupied.
3. The physical body is subjected to regular exercise to transform sexual undercurrents and energy into health and strength.
4. The mind is gradually resolved of its constant modifications/highs/lows by performing God meditation on a daily basis with a pure mind and intent following which it becomes more tranquil and serene.

With constant practice and perseverance the above technique slowly starts to bear fruit and in a years time better progress and growth becomes evident.

It is good that you are putting efforts in the practice of Brahmacharya. Keep up the efforts with sustained vigor and determination. As your thoughts become more and more pure with time by constant effort, wet dreams will also become less and less frequent and finally disappear. The key to success is an iron will and determination to keep the mind free from sexual thoughts. Constant prayer and God meditation to help one get free from the ravages of sexuality are also equally important.

Trust this helps,

God bless and have a nice day :-)
Dhananjay