Daily Meditation: Monday, June 22, 2026

Chastity - it is good or bad depending on the goal that we have set for ourselves

Are those who wish to lead a life of chastity and self-restraint right? That depends on their goal in life. Abstinence may produce very positive results, but also very bad ones: it can make some people hysterical, neurotic or ill, and bring strength, balance and health to others. Are those who give free reign to their sexual instincts right to do so? Certainly, if this is the most important pleasure in their life and they are not capable of doing without, then they are right. But for those who have spiritual aspirations, it is a different matter. If they do not learn to control themselves, they will never fulfil those aspirations and they will always feel dissatisfied. So nothing is good or bad in itself; but everything becomes good or bad depending on the goal that we have set ourselves.

Omraam Mikhael Aivanhov

See also Sexual Force or the Winged Dragon, chapter IX

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Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov
a universal teacher, inspired by the sun

The universal message of Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov (1900 – 1986) is in accord with that of all the great Masters of humanity. His teaching sheds light on the great cosmic laws governing our life and provides practical methods that enable us to develop our full spiritual potential and work for a more harmonious life for all.

“Through my teaching, I wish to give you everything you need to know about human beings: how they are built, their relationship with nature, the exchanges they must make with the universe, so that you can learn to drink from the sources of divine life. …ˮ

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