Re: Brahmacharya
I'll advice you to consider brahmacharya in the broader sense of Godly conduct, which involves practicing the yamas and niyamas or equivalently developing/practicing the divine attributes as mentioned in Gita in one's character. Focusing the mind on the narrow aspect of preserving one's semen can only lead to more mental agony to those who are unable to do so. Thus such efforts may have counter effect than what we desire. We want our mind to be in equanimity. This will make it more agitated.
Sivaya Subramaniyaswami says that for the worldly man being urdhareta is not quite easy until a certain age, which seems quite rational.
Yes, it is indeed true (at least I believe so) that Brahmajnanam is reserved only for the urdhvareta ~ but that doesn't mean others cannot make progress in the spiritual path (one needs to understand brahmacharya in the broader sense). Once one has made sufficient progress brahmacharya cannot be that difficult ~ i imagine.
About practical advice the few I have heard which help in preserving the brahmacharya in the strict sense are:-
1. Rising up before sunrise
2. Practice of yoga and nitya upasana
3. Bathing 3 times a day and before sleep
and such stuff ....
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