18 Oct 2025
[Ms. Bhanu Samykya asked: Paadanamaskaaram Swami, You have said that samskaras are like mountains and even with our hectic efforts, we can't even vibrate a stone of it. Now, if that samskara is lust, is Madhura bhakti the only solution in which soul diverts lust to God? Since God has to take lot of blame and punishment in hell for arranging His illusory forms to satisfy the sweet devotees, can You guide an alternative sadhana through which a soul can dissolve or lose lust completely just like the sages did? - At Your divine lotus feet, Bhanu Samykya.]
Swami replied:- Lust is a biological need like hunger and thirst. It is created by God for good purpose only. Through lust, the human generation is extended in the world. Through hunger and thirst, body releases energy that is required for the functions of the body and to do actions in the world. Unfortunately, a negative impression was created. Sages were also married and generated children. Hunger must be controlled and less food shall be eaten to avoid illness. Similarly, lust must be controlled and sex must be limited to maintain good health. Unlike hunger and thirst, life will not be lost if lust is not satisfied! Lust is just a mental feeling that can be completely conquered by constant mental interest-based concentration on God. Concentration on God means the focus to learn about God, sacrifice for God and work in the mission of God without expecting anything in return from Him. When sages learnt that God is a perfect celibate and God likes celibacy, the sages have burnt their lust in the penance fire because of their mad fascination to God. Climax devotees do not have any individual likes or dislikes. They like what God likes and they dislike what God dislikes. A true devotee likes justice because God likes justice. By learning the true spiritual knowledge of God, all defects will get dissolved spontaneously.
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