The Power of Celibacy

Because of pure, unbroken celibacy he had a great physique and a very strong willpower.

“The food we eat is what makes our blood. Seven elements are created from blood. Then from these, the last and final creation is semen. Thus, the essence of eating food is semen. Everything in the world by nature goes down. Semen can also rise if saved. The subatomic particles of semen in their subtle form then manifest as vibrations of vital life force that rise to the brain. Once a strong determination is made, the glow can be seen on the face, the will power increases, and the speech becomes immaculate. There is sweetness in the speech. The conduct is pleasing. With it, the body, mind, and everything stays good. So those who want to follow this for six months should follow it! After following celibacy for just six months, drastic changes will happen to the body! Then whatever one says will have the impact of a bomb!”

Due to strong celibacy, Bhishma Pitamah became more and more powerful with increasing age and was able to faithfully stick to his goal of handling the throne of Hastinapur. For the first 10 days of the battle of Mahabharat, his bravery was the single point of discussion. Despite his old age, he was radiant and powerful. Every day he would defeat 10,000 soldiers of the Pandava army. No one could defeat him.

Father Shantanu had blessed Bhishma with the boon of dying as per his own will. On the 10th day of the battle, Bhishma's entire body was covered with a rain of arrows. His last wish on the bed of arrows was to see Hastinapur safe. His physical and mental personality was extremely strong due to his unbroken and pure celibacy. He suffered for a long time on the bed of arrows and when Yudhisthira became the king of Hastinapur, once he knew that Hastinapur was in safe hands, he left his body as per his own will with complete satisfaction.