B6 The Law of the Rhythmic Breath

For the physiological plane is a reflection of the

mental plane, and your own thoughts can be made
paramount in influence, protecting the body from
unfavorable vibrations which otherwise would find
entrance. So all-pervading, so deep-lying is this
law of like seeking like that we gain in health as
we promote the health of others; and our happiness
is increased in the direct ratio that we make
others happy. That is the line of least resistance;
arid the easiest way to win all benefits, guerdons,
or material success whatsoever, is to seek those
blessings for others.
The mind which is stirred to emotional excitement
by the trifling annoyances and perplexities of
the average daily life, plunging into wordy conflicts
upon the slightest provocation, is wooing
every and any physical disorder, makes rhythmic
harmony of physical functions impossible, and invites
the disturbance of the Tejas Tattva, a
most dangerous vibration when thrown out of balance,
disturbing its legitimate functions. Every
reaction in the form of hatred or evil even repugnance
of the intense sort, the deep revulsions
that stir up whirlpools of emotion disturbs the
balance of Tejas and weakens the mind, exposing
it to be more easily stirred; for every unhappy
thought is responded to by an unhappy, disordered
vibration. We contribute our mite towards universal
harmony by cultivating indifference to
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evils which we have no power to remedy or alleviate.
Every manifestation of control in such
cases, by which we retain our poise and, therefore,
our judgment, also strengthens the mind and increases
our power. The energy thus gained and
stored is converted to a higher power.
Tantrik philosophy explains minutely the effect
of the different Tattvas upon human life, health,
and happiness, prophesying good or bad fortune
for many of the habitual acts of daily life, acPage
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cording as they are performed with one or the
other current of Prdna, or during the prevalence
of certain Tattvas. While some of this detail is
more curious than practical, and part of it is obsolete,
not applying to conventions of modern life,
there is much that is fundamental; much which
can be proved in many experiences; and is constantly
corroborated in every system of mental
therapeutics.
The all-pervading Akdsha has centers of dominant
influence in the brain and ears; and there are
periods when it is prevalent in the throat, spine,
heart, and anus. Always active in the exercise of
thought, and becoming predominant during intense
mental application and in meditation, brooding
and melancholy induce its excess, and, in consequence,
affect the general health. Knowing

this, we must utilize the normal and fortunate

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powers of Akdsha, and inhibit its malefic influenc