2 - Liber RV - vel Spiritus.pdf - Section III - Yoga - NAPIERKA

LIBER

VEL

SPRITVS

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CCVI

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Publication in Class D

2 . Let the Zelator observe the current of his breath.

3 . Let him investigate the following statements, and prepare a

careful record of research.

( a ) Certain actions induce the flow of the breath through the

right nostril ( Pingalā ); and, conversely, the flow of the

breath through Pingala induces certain actions.

( b ) Certain other actions induce the flow of the breath

through the left nostril ( IBā ), and conversely.

( c ) Yet a third class of actions induce the flow of the breath

through both nostril at once ( suśumnā ), and conversely.

( d ) The degree of mental and physical activity is inter-

dependent with the distance from the nostrils at which

the breath can be felt by the back of the hand.

4 . First practice . Let him concentrate his mind upon the act

of breathing, saying mentally ÐThe breath flows in,Ñ ÐThe breath

flows out,Ñ and record the results. (This practice may resolve

itself into mahāsatipaRRhāna ( vide Liber XXV) 1 or induce samādhi .

Whichever occurs should be followed up as the right Ingenium of

the Zelator, or the advice of his Practicus, may determine.)

5 . Second practice. PrāLāyāma . This is outlined in ÐLiber

E.Ñ Further, let the Zelator accomplished in these practices

endeavour to master a cycle of 10. 20. 40 or even 16. 32. 64 . But

let this be done gradually and with due caution. And when he is

steady and easy both in āsana and prāLāyāma , let him still further

increase the period.

Thus let him investigate these statements which follow:

1 [Despite the ingenious explanations which have been advanced in some quarters, I am

not convinced that this refers to the Star Ruby; if nothing else the dates involved are

problematic. In any case the Buddhist meditation technique known as mahāsatipaRRhāna

is described in CrowleyÓs essay, ÐScience and Buddhism.Ñ Ï T.S.]

L IBER R V VEL S PRITVS

( a ) If prāLāyāma be properly performed, the body will first

of all become covered with sweat. This sweat is

different in character from that customarily induced by

exertion. If the Practitioner rub this sweat thoroughly

into his body, he will greatly strengthen it.

( b ) The tendency to perspiration will stop as the practice is

continued, and the body become automatically rigid.

Describe this rigidity with minute accuracy.

( c ) The state of automatic rigidity will develop into a state

characterised by violent spasmodic movements of which

the Practitioner is unconscious, but of whose result he is

aware. This result is that the body hops gently from

place to place. After the first two or three occurences of

this experience āsana is not lost. The body appears (on

another theory) to have lost its weight almost completely,

and to be moved by an unknown force.

( d ) As a development of this stage, the body rises into the

air, and remains there for an appreciably long period,

from a second to an hour or more.

Let him further investigate any mental results which occur.

6 . Third practice. In order both to economize his time and to

develop his powers, let the Zelator practise the deep full breathing

which his preliminary exercises will have taught him during his

walks. Let him repeat a sacred sentence (mantra) or let him count,

in such a way that his footfall beats accurately with the rhythm

thereof, as is done in dancing. Then let him practise prāLāyāma , at

first without the kumbakha , and paying no attention to the nostrils

otherwise than to keep them clear. Let him begin by an indrawing

of the breath for 4 paces, and a breathing out for 4 paces. Let him

increase this gradually to 6.6 , 8.8 , 12.12 , 16.16 , and 24.24 , or more

if he be able. Next let him practise in the proper proportion 4.8 ,

6.12 , 8.16 , 12.24 and so on. Then, if he choose, let him recommence

the series, adding a gradually increasing period of kumbhakha .

7 . Fourth practice. Following on this third practice, let him

quicken his mantra and his pace, until the walk develops into a

dance. This may also be practised with the ordinary waltz step,

using a mantra in three-time, such as pelqon, pelqon, 'Artemij ; or

I AO ; I AO S ABAO ; in such cases the practice may be combined with

devotion to a particular deity; see ÐLiber 175 .Ñ For the dance as

such it is better to use a mantra of a non-commital character, such

as to eai, to kalon, to 'gaqon, or the like.

8 . Fifth practice. Let him practice mental concentration

during the dance, and investigate the following statement:

( a ) The dance becomes independent of the will.

( b ) Similar phenomena to those described in 5 ( a ) ( b ) ( c )

( d ) occur.

( c ) Certain important mental results occur.

9 . A note concerning the depth and fullness of the breathing.

In all proper expiration, the last possible portion of air should be

expelled. In this the muscles of the throat, chest, ribs, and

abdomen must be fully employed, and aided by pressing the upper

arms into the flanks, and of the head into the thorax.

In all proper inspiration, the last possible portion of air must

be drawn into the lungs.

In all proper holding of the breath, the body must remain

absolutely still.

Ten minutes of such practice is ample to induce profuse

sweating in any place of a temperature of 17 C. or over.

The progress of the Zelator in acquiring a depth and fulness

of breath should be tested by the respirometer. The exercises

should be carefully graduated to avoid overstrain and possible

damage to the lungs. This depth and fulness of breath should be

kept as much as possible, even in the rapid exercises, with the

exception of the sixth practice following.

10 . Sixth practice. Let the Zelator breathe as shallowly and

rapidly as possible. He should assume the attitude of his moment

of greatest expiration, and breathe only with the muscles of his

throat. He may also practise lengthening the period between each

shallow breathing.

(This may be combined when acquired with concentration on

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