Is Premarital Sex Immoral?

Is premarital sex immoral—or is that the wrong question?

In Hinduism, the issue isn’t morality—it’s spiritual direction. Sadhviji explains that the body is not who we truly are. Sex, when used only for pleasure, reinforces the illusion (maya) that we are the body rather than the soul. That’s why sex is meant for dharma and creation—not for distraction.

Even righteous married couples on pilgrimage refrain from sex—not because it’s bad, but because it’s not the focus of the path. This video explores why bodily pleasure is considered a detour on the journey toward self-realization.

It’s not about shame. It’s about remembering who you really are.