22 The Law of the Rhythmic Breath 



ning to penetrate by means of cunning instruments 

 devised with infinite patience and skill to supple- 

 ment the perceptions of the physical senses. 

 Science is creeping close to the long-hidden truths. 



One of the recent discoveries is that " This mo- 

 tion is continually changing from one velocity to 

 another." This is the source of that beautiful 

 diversity in unity which keeps us wondering at the 

 infinite variety of Nature's marvelous works, and 

 it is caused by the characteristic vibrations of the 

 Tattvas, which are differentiated by form and 

 color, and whose energies can thus be analyzed and 

 recognized on all the planes of their activities 

 throughout the Universe. It is by this means 

 that Hindu physiology has traced their power, of- 

 fice, and effect in the human economy. 



We are all familiar with the fact indeed, 

 every school boy knows it that our bodies are 

 said to be composed of the four elements: viz., 

 air, fire, water, and earth; yet how many ever 

 think of it as anything but a figurative expres- 

 sion? Now, I am going to show you that it is 

 a statement de facto; but how much it shall signify 

 to you, dear reader, depends upon yourself. You 

 must think, or it will be barren of results. This 

 caution is based upon experience; for many per- 

 sons have learned this elemental distinction con- 

 cerning the nature of the Tattvas, and, not apply- 

 ing the knowledge, have gone no further, failing 



