Living with Śiva

Brahmacharyam Pātivratyam cha
ब्रह्मचर्यम् पातिव्रत्यम् च

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Celibacy and Fidelity

The brahmachārī moves, strengthening both the worlds. In him the devas meet in concord; he upholds Earth and Heaven.§

Atharva Veda 11.5.1. AVG, P. 55 §