Tattva-viveka
Is sex sport?
Devyah-pati Das SERBIA - June 15, 2011 2:01 pm
According to Krsna, one can become a yogi if he is regulated
in eating, sleeping, work and recreation (sport we can say).
My question is: Can sex be called sport in Kali yuga?
Of course, we know that it is in the best way used for progenitory
purposes for begeting good children, in the case of householder
brahmacaris, who use it only for procreation.
Sex is very, if not the most, binding force and activity,
and we all know that. If one is indulging in it, it leaves
deep efect on the person.
Yet, since people and devotees in general (realistically speaking)
are not on the level of withdrawing from it, or even practicing it
regulatedly as it is supposed to be used (even if it is with their
own partner only), can we put in in the category of the recreation,
relaxation or sport, so to say?
Guru-nistha Das - June 16, 2011 2:12 pm
I would say it's a full-contact martial arts where you get hurt easily. 
Devyah-pati Das SERBIA - June 16, 2011 5:12 pm
I would say it's a full-contact martial arts where you get hurt easily.
You're right.
Madan Gopal Das - June 16, 2011 6:33 pm
I was hoping we'd get a good joke or two out of this... Yes, sex is a sport. It's like running across the desert chasing a mirage! - Madan Gopal das brahmacari
Nitaisundara Das - June 16, 2011 6:46 pm
The male league tends to be a lot more competitive...
Madan Gopal Das - June 16, 2011 6:47 pm
I think we have a language barrier here Devyah-pati, but if I understand correctly, you were asking if sex could be considered recreational activity which a yogi would be regulated in according to the gita verse. Well, I'm sure you've heard GM speak on regulated sex at initiation classes. So one form of regulation is in monogamy. As for regulation within monogamy, there seems to be quite a bit of evidence in psychology and medicine these days that a healthy sex life can be beneficial in some ways, help with depression and even physical health (there's your sports ). These modern ideas may be contrary to what we've been taught by the hindu celibate traditions, but the verse you are referencing is speaking about moderation, which I would argue is valuable in all spheres of life.
Madan Gopal Das - June 16, 2011 7:03 pm
My question is: Can sex be called sport in Kali yuga?
Thorn eating contest?
Devyah-pati Das SERBIA - June 17, 2011 6:18 am
I was hoping we'd get a good joke or two out of this... Yes, sex is a sport. It's like running across the desert chasing a mirage! - Madan Gopal das brahmacari
Haaaaaaa, ha!! Great joke, Prabhu!
Devyah-pati Das SERBIA - June 17, 2011 6:20 am
The male league tends to be a lot more competitive...
You noticed it well, Prabhu.
Devyah-pati Das SERBIA - June 17, 2011 6:34 am
I think we have a language barrier here Devyah-pati, but if I understand correctly, you were asking if sex could be considered recreational activity which a yogi would be regulated in according to the gita verse. Well, I'm sure you've heard GM speak on regulated sex at initiation classes. So one form of regulation is in monogamy. As for regulation within monogamy, there seems to be quite a bit of evidence in psychology and medicine these days that a healthy sex life can be beneficial in some ways, help with depression and even physical health (there's your sports). These modern ideas may be contrary to what we've been taught by the hindu celibate traditions, but the verse you are referencing is speaking about moderation, which I would argue is valuable in all spheres of life.
. No, it is all right, I understand what you are telling me. I asked
the question purposefully with these words that I used (sport, etc).
You know what, the thing that I like the most in answers of GM disciples
to my, sometimes even stupid or provocative questions is that you all
are cool, showing sense of humor and level of maturity in spiritual standing.
Years ago, in Iskcon one would be most probably thrown out of the temple room
if he asked such a question during the lecture.
Thank you all for your patience with me. :Batting Eyelashes: Your mercy has no limits.
Patitanam pavanebhyo vaishnavebhyo namo namaha.
Devyah-pati Das SERBIA - June 17, 2011 6:37 am
Thorn eating contest?
Haaaaaaaaaa, ha!!