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 The Influence of the Tattvas 87 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 47 The Law of the Rhythmic Breath - E. A. Fletcher.txt 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 While some of this detail is more curious than practical, and part of it is obsolete, not applying to conventions of modern life, there is much that is fundamental; much which can be proved in many experiences; and is constantly corroborated in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
.2 powers of Akdsha, and inhibit its malefic influenc