Celibacy and Emotional Arts
Posted on 25. Jun, 2012 by Celibate Monk in Celibacy Quotes
“The masters of all the more intensely emotional arts have frequently cultivated a high degree of chastity. This is notably the case as regards music. One thinks of Mozart, of Beethoven, of Shubert. At the age of twenty-five, when he had already produced much fine work, Mozart wrote in a letter that he had never touched a woman.”
–Henry Havelock Ellis (1859-1939)—English physician famous for his extensive case histories (10,000 men and women), medical research and anthropological reports. His interests in human biology and his personal experience led Havelock Ellis to write his six-volume Studies in the Psychology of Sex.
samir paleja
Jun 25th, 2012
that’s the power of brahmcharya.
Paramesvara Dasa
Jun 25th, 2012
It is really amazing. All glories to all celibate monks.
deepak bagla
Jun 26th, 2012
great to know this
Arjun K Ramachandra
Jun 26th, 2012
Very interesting that many great scientists, philosophers and artists remained lifelong celibates.
N. Swaminathan
Jun 27th, 2012
Self-control unleashes great energy, power and creativity
Vidya Patham
Jun 30th, 2012
It is no wonder that the works of these great people have inspired millions when we have just read how they maintained a high degree of purity in their lives.
Rajeev
Jun 30th, 2012
Thank you for sharing, practical proof of importance of celibacy.
ganesh
Jul 4th, 2012
Really,celibacy provides a great power & determination.
Shyam mahtani
Jul 9th, 2012
All the prowess comes from the Lord for the austerity performed through celibacy.
Mukesh
Jul 14th, 2012
Celibacy is very helpful to get unflinching faith in Krishna. You can go extra miles in Artistic work.
Kalpana Kulkarni
Aug 31st, 2012
Only self control can lead to celibacy which in turn leads to spiritual excellence.
Sumit Sharma
Sep 5th, 2012
Very nice one on self control.
Kalpana Kulkarni
Sep 6th, 2012
All persons who have excelled in their fields have undergone some form of self control without which it is not possible to achieve greatness.
Sahil Khosla
Oct 24th, 2012
Thnxs for sharing this piece of knowledge.
Milind M Churi
Dec 26th, 2012
Yes actually we have seen many people who are creative had maintained high degree of chastity.Those who have created best of music or literature or art also falls in this type of category.This how power of celibacy works.
damodar
Jan 13th, 2013
thanks you for sharing this article on importance of Bramcharya, today we need such revelations otherwise youth will be misguided by today’s media hype
Vaibhav Sharma
Jan 16th, 2013
Very amazing instance about Mozart I never knew this. I am now more convinced of the benefits of Celibacy.
Udisha
Jan 24th, 2013
Such fine works could be produced due to utilization of intelligence and focusing the energy on a higher goal. Celibacy gives us internal and external cleanliness which empowers and creates such magnanimous works. It is very inspiring. Thank You for the wonderful examples.