According to Swami Vivekananda, power comes to him who observes unbroken brahmacharya for a period of twelve years. Complete continence gives great intellectual and spiritual strength. Controlled desire leads to the highest results and transforms sexual energy into spiritual energy.
"Things that break brahmacharya "
Darshan or looking at women with passionate resolve,
Sparshan or touching them,
Keli or play (amorous sport),
Kirtan or praising the qualities of the other sex,
Guhya-Bhashan or talking in private,
Sankalpa or determination,
