1997/12/02 06:42
kundalini-l-d Digest V97 #780
kundalini-l-d Digest Volume 97 : Issue 780
Today's Topics:
Re: 2nd chakra--Negative not necessa [ Morgana Wyze <morganaATnospambest.com> ]
Re: Teacher [ anandajyoti <anandajyotiATnospamgeocities. ]
Re: loving one another [ anandajyoti <anandajyotiATnospamgeocities. ]
Re: 2nd chakra--Negative not necessa [ anandajyoti <anandajyotiATnospamgeocities. ]
Books [ dcondreaATnospampcnet.pcnet.ro (Blizzard) ]
Re: 2nd chakra--Negative not necessa [ "Kirk Anderson" <d242kaosATnospamgte.net> ]
The truth will out - formal apology [ Dieter Dambiec <d.dambiecATnospamstudent.c ]
RE: Chakras was Urddhvareta [ Dieter Dambiec <d.dambiecATnospamstudent.c ]
Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 22:02:25 -0800
From: Morgana Wyze <morganaATnospambest.com>
To: kundalini-lATnospamexecpc.com
Subject: Re: 2nd chakra--Negative not necessarily bad
Message-ID: <3483A471.6303ATnospambest.com>
M wrote:
>
> >"Your negative mind helps you give form to the creativity of your
> >soul body by giving you the gifts of containment, form, and discernment.
> >It also instills in you a longing to belong,
>
> This also reminds me of one othe the traits (a problem one at times) of NDE
> folks:
>
> > 2. boundaries, rules and limits seem irrelevant, the usual cautions
> and >abilities of discernment fade
> >
>
> It was someone's 'me too' response to someone's else's post that they had
> been 'betrayed' by a close friend that led me to post that list of traits.
> It may be due to this lack of discernment. This 2nd chakra trait is very
> necessary and helpful and we can get beaten up without it. You describe it
> very well. Thanks.
>
> M
YES!!! I had an NDE twenty years ago, and the biggest issue in my life
since has been lack of discernment. I have no filters....I've let people
into my home and in business when I was young who robbed me, and I've
had many situations where I trusted too much. I've since learned to
surround myself with discerning friends and to accept their warnings. I
simply don't see the darkness in people, only the commonality and the
inner light.
I'm learning to listen to the messages of my heart without trying to
filter them or to discredit them. Always afterward I can see why I
didn't want to pursue a relationship on any level with this person,
although at the time it didn't make sense. It's often subtle,
information that would otherwise come from hard experience and much time
spent getting to know them well. It's hard to explain and to make them
understand that they don't have to agree with my choice, my choice is
still final.
The other side of this is a strange reactivity. I'll find myself acting
out an emotion I don't really feel, such as obvious comtempt or disdain
because I'm the mirror the other person needs to see in their life. As
soon as I'm out of their range I'm back to neutral. This mirror can also
be extremely positive if the other person has a belief that people will
treat them well. I've learned to shrug it off if I'm overwhelmingly
gracious or appreciative, or incredibly shrewish or demanding. Because,
as soon as I'm twenty feet away from them, I am simply neutral. It's
obviously a karmic mirror and often amusing.
Morgana
Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 22:19:04 -0800
From: anandajyoti <anandajyotiATnospamgeocities.com>
To: lodpressATnospamintercomm.com
CC: Bud Space <budspaceATnospamhotmail.com>, heartzenATnospamlistserv.servtech.com,
kundalini-lATnospamexecpc.com
Subject: Re: Teacher
Message-ID: <3483A857.1887ATnospamgeocities.com>
> >
> > Bud Space wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello Gloria
> > >
> > > In the classic kundalini/Hatha Yoga scripture Hatha Yoga Pradipika it
> > > says in the beginning (verse 14) "Seated in such a place, the yogi
> > > should free his mind from all distracting thoughts and practice yoga as
> > > instructed by his Guru".
> > >
> > > ......Both books has been mentioned on the kundalini list.
> > >
> > > Many other teachers have pointed out the need for a proper guide on a
> > > advanced spiritual path to make it more safe.> > > Some references says that the main risk that the practitioner should be
> > > guarded from is when the basic kundalini (in the body) goes downwards
> > > instead of upwards. (lesser prana-streams is always circulating)
> >
> > >
> > >
> > >........ but if you think that the risk with kundalini rising
> > > is much less if one is in contact with a true teacher, maybe you could
> > > consider telling the k-list so. (If the teacher is an aspect of one's
> > > higher self or not I do not care much)
> > >
> > >
> > > Greetings, Bud
> >
> > Dear Bud,
> > Gloria responds:
> > Actually, it is wise to have a teacher since so much can happen in this
> > awakening process. ..........
> > with a teacher, but previous lifetimes have come forward to explain
> > this. I am not comfortable talking about this, so please don't ask me to
> > go into it further. But, I have certainly maintained the connection out
> > of the body in the dream/vision states, not once but many, many times
> > each time an initiation manifest.
> > Even though it has been out of body, I have indeed had direct contact
> > with perfect masters or even perfect masters in body who came to me. Sai
> > Baba, considered an avatar, ........
> > of incredible.
> > My spiritual foundation is with Christ, Jesus... and Mother Mary, this
> > comes from Christian roots, like I said, I had been with them before,
> > and over lives of training worked with that frequency. In this life I
> > have been trained specifically for a specific work, in part, it was to
> > manifest kundalini and integrate Eastern Teachings.
> >
> > .....from Christ, and another who is the Ancient of Days. So, in rare
> > circumstances it is handled in this manner. Do I think everyone will
> > have the same experience?
> > No, not in the least. ...... I am happy to help when spirit
> > manifests the connection. The connection alone can be of great service
> > since people seldom have the understanding of what kundalini is for, in
> > the overall sense of the experience. I have always worked with the
> > people brought to me to make that interior connection with God in the
> > heart.
> > This is so your higher self becomes the Guru, and that you look always
> > within for answers......
> > their as the teacher, but I insisted they go within and not use me as a
> > crutch. So, even in being with a teacher it is very important to develop
> > that interior knowing that carries you forever inward and higher in
> > frequency. .......
> > I figure God knew what he/she was doing in developing me along certain
> > specific lines, it has been successful and that is all that is
> > important.
> > We live at a great time of change, rules are changing along with
> > everything else. With mass frequency changes, those who are in body
> > living in silence as natural consequence of living out of the crown
> > chakra, yes, must come forward. I have put on my homepage a very simple
> > meditation that is safe because you make it your first and formost goal
> > to connect up to the God Within with the focus always on the heart
> > center. This process has been very successful working with seekers
> > brought to me for over 30 years. Once you are safely going into that
> > heart center, not as something you try, but as something you naturally
> > do, kundalini will not be a problem. This has been my training and I am
> > passing it on. People here in the west, can take their understanding of
> > ..........seriously learn to understand your dream formula, this is your direct
> > mirror inside which will reflect to you exactly what is on target and.......
> > this, several people from all over the world have made connections while
> > out of the body and are using the list as a support group in the
> > interior process. I hope this will help for those who are not able to
> > find assistance. Gloria
Anandajyoti writes:
I find Bud's approach to reading and learning and then practicing
whatever he wishes to practice, very methodical.Most of us get carried
away with awakening of Kundalini, and then fears and doubts of all kinds
come up, which we all to face. We have to accept them and acknowledge
them, think over them, and recently I have learned that out of that
comes true knowing, which is even beyond feelings. But unless we are
fearless enough to face our own selves, and bring it out in the open, we
may go through ups and downs with our emotional nature, and not quite
know whereand how to apply such experiences.Great difficulties which
arise at these situations, are often sorted out by true, non judgemental
and loving persons, in your life. That opportunity also comes as grace
from The Divine.It does not happen if you seek it, but as Jesus said,
Knock and the door shall be opened unto you.Now knock where? Knock your
intelligence, your emotions, your ego,your feelings, knock your dreams,
perceptions, and discern, then slowly without doubt a lot of garbage of
our lives through our modern or old day conditionings are wiped away.
This is like you are cleaning up your closet, and also clearing the
bondage of past and present karma.
The more one is able to clear by themselves or through the help of
loving persons, who are not judgemental, in any way, with whom you have
an understanding through trust and love and even commitment, the more
you would find that inner strength increasing and enhancing your life in
many ways, even in the physical world.
The inner guidance comes from within you, in various ways, and if one is
aware and conscious and intentional in such search , help comes.
The question then comes, what are we going to do with it. My knowing
tells me to help all those who approach with sincerity and serve the
Divine through them too.Others may have other goals.
Gloria is very right what she mentioned on the Inner Guru, which I term
as Inner Guidance, from your own SELF.And Dream journals and analysing
them has also helped me in my path,in various ways and still helps.
In love, life and light,
Anandajyoti
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/6782
Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 22:37:48 -0800
From: anandajyoti <anandajyotiATnospamgeocities.com>
To: lodpressATnospamintercomm.com, Mike Stickles <msticklesATnospamantalys.com>,
kundalini-lATnospamexecpc.com
Subject: Re: loving one another
Message-ID: <3483ACBB.FA2ATnospamgeocities.com>
Gloria Greco wrote:
>
> Gloria Greco wrote:
> >
> > Mike Stickles wrote:
> > >
> > > My two cents on the topic...
> > >
> > > As a wag once said, "All generalizations are in some
> > > degree wrong, including this one." It is dangerous to
> > > generalize too much about what men and women want
> > > in sex and affection (or any other area for that matter).
> > >
> > >........ So we have essentially just
> > > tossed the books aside and concentrated on keeping
> > > a continuous open dialog going. In only seven years
> > > together our needs and wants have undergone quite a
> > > bit of change, and "keeping the lines open" is the only
> > > way we stay on the same page. It took about five years
> > > to "synchronize" our sexual needs so that we didn't
> > > have the "I want to, she doesn't" problem or (rarely)
> > > vice versa.
> >
> > Gloria contributes:
> > Mike, it sounds like you and your wife have learned to work the process
> > of allowing transformation to work for you. This is wonderful in any
> > relationship, when it is a married couple and they allow themselves the
> > ability to really come together in co-operation, it really is a wonder
> > to behold.
> > ..........This flows both ways. I don't think we ever thought
> > in term of being obedient or sacrificing, although it has certainly been
> > there, instead we constantly have given thanks for our ability to
> > communicate and go with the flow. Besides that, how can you be negative
> > to a man who's favorite song is 'kiss and angel good morning and tell
> > her that you love her when you get back home.'
Anandajyoti Writes:
The comments which Mike shared are so true in my understanding, and that
for towo even get that sexual balance takes time, if love is strong
between the cpuple.Without commitment ,I don't think even love itself
works. Does it? I may be wrong here.Please correct me if I am wrong.
Many a realtionship does seem to fall apart, when two are harmonious in
all levels except the physical. In my humble opinion, I think, that the
body being the grossest of all our levels, takes quite some time to
adjust. Our bodies do not become responsive just as fast as our minds,
emotions and feelings, do. I also think, that if the two in the
relationships have a difference of opinion, or understanding in this
aspect, then also a realtionship may fall apart. That is why , I think,
open communication of each others fears , doubts, need to be taken care
of even before, a relationship becomes physical.
A harmony of understanding of each other in all respects, takes one a
long way, through time, of course, and allows the relationship to grow
from the seed to a very strong tree, which even elephants, will not not
be able to tear apart.
But many do not understand the time factor required, and possibly run
away from it all, when they face even a tinge of disharmony at the
physical level.
Please correct me if I am wrong in my understanding here.
Anandajyoti
http://www.geocities.com/Atehns/Forum/6782
Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 23:11:09 -0800
From: anandajyoti <anandajyotiATnospamgeocities.com>
To: morganaATnospambest.com
CC: kundalini-lATnospamexecpc.com
Subject: Re: 2nd chakra--Negative not necessarily bad
Message-ID: <3483B48D.6403ATnospamgeocities.com>
Morgana Wyze wrote:
>
> M wrote:
>
> >
> > >"Your negative mind helps you give form to the creativity of your
> > >soul body by giving you the gifts of containment, form, and discernment.
> > >It also instills in you a longing to belong,
> >
> > This also reminds me of one othe the traits (a problem one at times) of NDE
> > folks:
> >
> > > 2. boundaries, rules and limits seem irrelevant, the usual cautions
> > and >abilities of discernment fade
> > >
> >
.........
> > It may be due to this lack of discernment. This 2nd chakra trait is very
> > necessary and helpful and we can get beaten up without it.
> >
> > M
>
> YES!!! I had an NDE twenty years ago, and the biggest issue in my life
> since has been lack of discernment. ........ and I've
> had many situations where I trusted too much. I've since learned to
> surround myself with discerning friends and to accept their warnings. ........I'm learning to listen to the messages of my heart without trying to
> filter them or to discredit them. Always afterward I can see why I
> didn't want to pursue a relationship on any level with this person,
> although at the time it didn't make sense. It's often subtle,
> information that would otherwise come from hard experience and much time
> spent getting to know them well. ......
> The other side of this is a strange reactivity. I'll find myself acting
> out an emotion I don't really feel, such as obvious comtempt or disdain
> because I'm the mirror the other person needs to see in their life. As
> soon as I'm out of their range I'm back to neutral. This mirror can also
> be extremely positive if the other person has a belief that people will
> treat them well. I've learned to shrug it off if I'm overwhelmingly
> gracious or appreciative, or incredibly shrewish or demanding. ...... I am simply neutral. It's obviously a karmic mirror and often amusing.
> Morgana
Anandajyoti Writes:
Thanks to you both for such sharing as I am still in my child state with
respect to loving between couples. Your posts allow me to ponder and
reflect on the content, further.
Anandajyoti
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/6782
Date: Tue, 02 Dec 1997 14:10:51
From: dcondreaATnospampcnet.pcnet.ro (Blizzard)
To: kundalini-lATnospamlists.execpc.com
Subject: Books
Message-ID: <29ATnospamdcondrea.pcnet.ro>
Hello,
It's true this is not close to topics of the list but I really need
this books for my spiritual knowledge and I can't find it here in
Romania.
So, if you have one of this books and you already read it twice and
don't need it any more I'd like to buy it from you.
If you can help me send me a e-mail at dcondreaATnospampcnet.pcnet.ro
PLEASE!!!
Codrin
Doctrine of Recognition : A Translation of Pratyabhijnagrdayam
(Suny Series in Tantric Studies)
Ksemaraja / Paperback / Published 1990
Canon of the Shaivagama and the Kubjika : Trantras of the Western Kaula
Tradition (Shaiva Traditions of Kashmir)
Mark S. Dyczkowski / Paperback / Published 1987
Date: Tue, 2 Dec 1997 08:05:34 -0500
From: "Kirk Anderson" <d242kaosATnospamgte.net>
To: "Kundalini List Posts" <kundalini-lATnospamexecpc.com>, <morganaATnospambest.com>
Subject: Re: 2nd chakra--Negative not necessarily bad
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The other side of this is a strange reactivity. I'll find myself acting
out an emotion I don't really feel, such as obvious comtempt or disdain
because I'm the mirror the other person needs to see in their life. As
soon as I'm out of their range I'm back to neutral. This mirror can also
be extremely positive if the other person has a belief that people will
treat them well. I've learned to shrug it off if I'm overwhelmingly
gracious or appreciative, or incredibly shrewish or demanding. Because,
as soon as I'm twenty feet away from them, I am simply neutral. It's
obviously a karmic mirror and often amusing.
Me:
Exactly! How very very bizarre! I have had the same experience all my life.
I had wondered if maybe this idea of being a "mirror" was not simply a
rationalisation I had produced, to put a positive spin on my own
inconsideration, etc. But, like you said, immediately as physical proximity
is gone, so are the emotions!
Also,in a group of people, I can usually tell when someone is paying
attention to me, because start to act and feel differently than I normally
would. Often in radically uncharacteristic ways. It tells me a lot about
the dominant minds in any given group.
I've noticed, as well, that people's treatment of me obeys the same law. An
otherwise sweet person will bite my head right off, if I am feeling like
someone needs to reprimand me!
I could probably go on for hours about this, but I gotta run. Thank you
very much for the Mirror!
242
Date: Wed, 3 Dec 1997 00:11:12 +1100
From: Dieter Dambiec <d.dambiecATnospamstudent.canberra.edu.au>
To: "'kundalini-lATnospamlists.execpc.com'" <kundalini-lATnospamlists.execpc.com>
Subject: The truth will out - formal apology
Message-ID: <01BCFF84.00CE0940.d.dambiecATnospamstudent.canberra.edu>
-----Original Message-----
From: Ruth Trimble [SMTP:trimbleATnospamhawaii.edu]
Dear amckeon: and List members:
Thank you for your thoughtful posts about Dieter. I guess you saw a side
of him I had been sensing for a while but never put my finger on it.
[Dd>] Hmm, I thought I already made my apology. But anyway here is a
formal one.
Dear K-listers
After some further thought and consultation with my beloved wife, I think a
better apology is due from me regarding my silly comments to Ruth Trimble.
I should have thought more about what I was writing and am sorry for any
harm caused to her. I should have thought carefully before putting words
to 'paper' and to remember to see the reflection of our loving Creator in
all forms. Also, I of course only hurt myself by making such comments. So
I truly apologise to Ruth and to anyone else for not thinking twice about
what I was writing.
These things do happen - it was a slip up in thought on my part. We are
all capable of making mistakes and to err is human (no doubt it would be a
rare person who makes no mistakes - but I don't think any such persons do
at all exist and even the most enlightened gurus or teachers would make
some mistakes simply to show that we are all prone to learn from our
circumstances and that the relativity of our existence is not the permanent
goal in our lives). Can anyone dare to stand up and say they have not made
any blunders in their life - whether big or small - or any blunders when
contributing to this list. Indeed such embarrassing moments do lead to
greater awareness and understanding others no matter what their destiny in
this world - so embarrasment is truly a blessing in itself. I am happy to
admit my mistake fully.
Again, I post my favourite story regarding mistakes - a story which
involves no other than Lord Krsna who has been the inspiration to millions
in this world. Although I posted this before, it is timely to post it
again.
"Lord Krsna sat quietly under a tree in Prabhasa Tiirtha in Lalita mudra.
He had become an octogenarian. He had grown old. At the end of His life, He
again showed His practical approach and His understanding of the purpose of
life. He was sitting in lalita mudra on a stone just below a tree. The
lower portion of His feet was reddish. A vyadha (hunter), Jara by name, saw
something reddish under the tree and took it to be a bird or the like. He
shot a poisonous arrow that struck Lord Krsna's feet. He came in search of
his prey and found Lord Krsna instead. The body of Lord Krsna was getting
bluish because of the working of the poison. The hunter confessed his
serious mistake. Lord Krsna consoled him and said, "Such mistakes are
committed by human beings. Had I been you, I might have committed the same
mistake. You have not committed this mistake intentionally. Never mind it.
In the world such mistakes are committed by people. You did not know before
hand that I was here. You should not be punished either legally or morally,
as such mistakes are committed by people. I forgive you." Saying this, Lord
Krsna left His body."
Lastly, in relation to sexual matters it has bothered me for a long time
now, that our society/world has been lead to regard sex as an easy tool to
advertise so many products of mass consumption and to exploit other human
beings. And so I often wonder how much of my own sexual being is tied up
with conditioning of this type and what is really true to my heart, rather
than what social powers of a lesser kind may try to impose. There is much
politics in this and my feminist colleagues have told me the same. I can't
ignore the politics. So in the question of balanced sexuality these issues
have to be considered, ie how much is really of ourselves. In exploring
that it is natural to ask how much sex is balanced in a spiritual life or
longing - where the true desire is Oneness with the Creator, not just for
an instance but as a goal and to feel for that the question arises as to
what is devotion, or the mover of Love itself, as compared to passion and
lust. Maybe to some these are not questions of value or merit - but I
can't see them as being insignificant. This is simply where I am coming
from (it has nothing to do with ikiness of sex or the opposite gender -
please don't get me wrong on this).
All in all, the question of restraint is a valid one in terms of raising
the mind to higher levels of awareness . I have given much thought and
awareness to this - it is not something I just made up for the sake of it.
In addition I have consulted medical practitioner friends (who are also
spiritually aware) and they advise that build up of imbalanced amounts of
semen is detrimental to health even as a simple principle. So there is an
objective basis to it. Hopefully my friend can send me some articles on
this soon. It is an issue to consider in terms of movement of kundalinii
and attainment of the highest spiritual bliss - which is certainly not
centered around the second chakra.
Thank you for your attention
dieter
When the wind does not chant
songs you wish sung
When the earth does not sprout
seeds you have sown
When the air does not whisper
words you wish spoken
When the water does not reflect
love you have given
Cry,
cry till the end, and then let your smile sparkle again.
When your heart dances within
heavens whirl and spin
When your eyes shin in
the night, darkness disappears
When your hair flows locked with the breeze
soft curls against the horizon sing
When gifts of laughter are free
mountains crumble to the sea.
Date: Wed, 3 Dec 1997 00:03:04 +1100
From: Dieter Dambiec <d.dambiecATnospamstudent.canberra.edu.au>
To: "'Rick Puravs'" <ric51ATnospamgeorge.lhi.net>,
"'kundalini-lATnospamexecpc.com'"
<kundalini-lATnospamexecpc.com>
Subject: RE: Chakras was Urddhvareta
Message-ID: <01BCFF83.FA1F86A0.d.dambiecATnospamstudent.canberra.edu>
Rick, I'm glad you brought this up. I don't think there's been a good
discussion on this list as to what the chakras actually are and what is
associated with them.
-----Original Message-----
Besides isn't part of the reason for
working with a chakra to overcome the negative aspects associated with it?
Don't want to get too far out on the duality limb here, as unification
would seem to be more the goal.
[Dd>] The whole idea is to pierce through the chakras not necessarily to
stay with them. Thats not easy and lots of things crop up. Though some
may seem negative - thats just another way to say that the lower ones are
needed for survival (which is not negative). They only become negative
when people are afraid to channelise all tendencies towards higher
consciousness. The fear is as a result of ego.
My sources indicate that the last
point of the last bone of the spinal column is a nerve
centre. This is the central point of the Muladhar
Cakra. The whole body is balanced on this cakra.
It has four propensities: dharma(psychospiritual longing),artha (psychic
longing),kama (physical longing) and moksa(spiritual longing).
The Svadhistana Cakra is
situated on the spinal cord directly behind the root of the
genitals. It has six propensities: avajina(indifference),
mu'rcha (lack of common sense), pranasha (fear of annihilation), avishva'sa
(lack
of confidence),sarvanasha (hopelessness) and krurata(crude manners).
Next comes the Manipur Cakra. This cakra is located at the nave. It
controls ten propensities: lajja(shyness), pishunata' (sadistic tendency),
iirsa (envy), susupti (inertia), visada (melancholia),
kasaya (peevishness), trsna (yearning for acquisition),moha (blind
attachment),
ghrna (hatred) and bhaya (fear). Then the Anahat Cakra, situated in the
centre of the chest, which controls twelve propensities: asha (hope), cinta
(anxiety), cesta (the effort to arouse
one's dormant potentiality),mamata (love and attachment), dambha
(arrogance),viveka (discrimination), vikalatah (psychic depression),
ahamkara (conceit), lolatah(avarice), kapatah (hypocrisy), vitarka
(arguementativeness) and auntapa (repentance) Next
is the Vishuddha Cakra, located in the region of the
throat, which controls sixteen propensities (sounds):
sadaja(peacock),rsabha (bull),gandhara
(goat), madhyama (horse),painchama (cuckoo), dhaevata (ass), nisada
(elephant),onm (acoustic root of creation), hum (sound of the Kula
Kundalinii), phat (practication), vaosat'(development of mundane
knowledge), vasatha (welfare in the subtler sphere),svaha (pious resolve),
namah (surrender to the Supreme), visa (repulsion) and amrta (attraction).
Finally there is the Ajina
Cakra,located between the eyebrows, which controls two propensities:apara
(mundane knowledge) and para (spiritual knowledge).
Note: these petals are extremely subtle mental propensities and the
animals represent the acoustic sounds emitted by these propensities.
Besides the
main nerve centres at the point of each cakra, there
are also sub-centres where sub-glands are located. These
sub-glands influence the propensities attached to eachcakra.
Human beings can control the propensities attached to each
cakra, and hence the thoughts which arise in their
minds and their behaviour, by practicing asanas (yoga postures)
regularly. This is because asanas have a profound
effect on the glands and sub-glands. How? All asanas
have either a pressurizing or de-pressurizing effect on the
glands and sub-glands.
If these asanas are practiced regularly the
glands and subglands in the region will become less active.
Increased glandular secretions generally make the
propensities more active and vice versa. By practicing
asanas regularly one can control the propensities and either
increase or decrease their activity. So spiritual aspirants
should select the asanas they practice very
carefully.
In human beings
the thyroid and parathyroid glands are more developed than
the lymphatic glands. Previously the lymphatic glands were
more developed than they are today, but as human beings
evolved the thyroid and para-thyroid glands became more
active, the role of the lymphatic glands diminished.
The thyroid and para-thyroid glands are
concerned with psychic development and intellectual
elevation, while the lymphatic glands are more concerned
with physical activity.
Semen and
lymph are not the same thing. When males are sexually
aroused, the nerves in the testes get stimulated and the
lymph is converted into semen. Joint hair grows near the
lymphatic glands in the armpits and leg joints. If this hair
is removed, then the lymphatic glands tend to overheat,
causing over secretion, and this in turn decreases the
function of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. There is an
inverse relation between the lymphatic glands and the
thyroid and para-thyroid glands -- if one is more active
then the other is less developed and it becomes weak. For
this reason, the joint hair should not be removed.
The
process of controlling all the cakras and propensities was
invented by Astavakra over 2000 years ago. He wrote the
book Astavakra Samghita. He was a great saint and
called this process "Rajadhiraja Yoga". He first
taught this system of Yoga to Alarka at Vakreswar in Bengal.
The human body is a biological machine. No body deviates
from this role -- all bodies are biological machines.
If there is control over the
Sahasrara Cakra,> then the body and mind can be
controlled completely. The Sahasrara Cakra, has a positive effect on all
the other cakras. The higher propensities will be
increased and the lower propensities will be decreased.
Spiritual practices
and higher pursuits utilise more and more nerve cells.
Women
have some propensities which are very strongly developed. In
particular, women normally have great love and affection for
their children. This is natural. But if the expression of a
particular propensity is excessive, it may have adverse
consequences. Love and affection are very good
attributes, but to protect oneself and society from their
possible extreme expressions, the best path to follow is to
channelise all one's love and affection towards the Supreme Consciousness.
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