Dejected after a break

QUESTION: Dear Dhanajay,

I've taken your advice and been diligent with my practice of yoga in all its aspects.  By 2 weeks of solid brahmacharya, many negatives had disappeared from my life to be replaced with various blessings.

I cannot doubt the benefits any more.

However, yesterday my mind kept going out looking for women to delight in and I was a bit weaker in my meditation, watching television shows instead, wrongly thinking i would be OK.. and despite knowing the detriment of such actions, I eventually caved and lost my seed.  Today the same has happened and I'm feeling really dejected, like I'll never get it together. I feel hypocritical, unworthy, and dishonest in my efforts.  It's easy at the monastery but at home my practice deteriorates.. How can I find the inspiration to keep going?

Thank you!!

ANSWER: "Failure is the stepping stone to success" -- The wise man learns from his mistakes, not to repeat them. One should never forget the lessons that are taught by failure. Keep the mind riveted on the Atman (self) through regular Sadhana & meditation. Eventually, one learns to stay above the tide.

ॐ तत् सत्
(That Supreme being is the absolute truth)

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QUESTION: When you say to keep the mind riveted on the atman with sadhana and meditation, I take this to mean that I should use these practices to direct the mind in the direction of the atman, letting my mind be calm and serene.

I'm currently unable to focus directly on the atman, but I can send my mind in that direction...

Am I understanding correctly?