Q: What should I do when I often have
thoughts about having an intimate relationship with the opposite sex?
M:
One can be easily led astray by
the numerous temptations in our society. We should try not to read
those newspapers or magazines that make people excited. Read more
about morality found in religious scriptures, and stories about the
past saints and their spiritual practice. Only then will we be able
to weaken those unwanted thoughts. When we meet people, we can look
at their wisdom eye instead of into their eyes. In this way, not only
will we be polite, but also everyone will benefit. When sexual thoughts
arise, fellow initiates can immediately silently recite the Five Holy
Names and think of the Master, while non-initiates can silently recite
the name of the saint in whom they believe. Try to suppress such thoughts;
however, if you cannot suppress them, you should find someone to marry.
Leading a normal married life will help in this area.