The Evolution of the Tattvas 63 



brium. This is the secret of all the miraculous 

 recoveries of bed-ridden invalids; for in moments 

 of supreme exaltation through faith or enthusiasm, 

 the Tattvic currents are raised to so high power 

 as to sweep all obstructions from their path, and 

 to impart synchronous action to the hitherto war- 

 ring elements, which almost instantly thrills the 

 body with a sensation of strength. 



The higher we raise our vibrations through the 

 purifying action of rhythmic breathing and benefi- 

 cent thinking, the more we shall be in touch and 

 cooperate with the finer forces round about us 

 their waves even breaking over us and waiting 

 for our recognition to lift us to higher states of 

 efficiency, of comprehension, of intuition, of 

 power to think and to do. Spiritual perceptions 

 and spiritual strength make possible a degree of 

 activity both mental and physical a power 

 of accomplishment in a given task, utterly beyond 

 the capability of mere physical energy. Work 

 which on the physical plane is effort, becomes a 

 joy and an inspiration when we call to our aid our 

 ever ready, ever waiting, spiritual forces. 



It is the attitude of thought which makes all 

 the difference, because every atom of energy in the 

 physique has its source in the Spirit. But on the 

 material plane of manifestation, as when we speak 

 of " mere physical strength " or " brute force," 

 the vibrations are grosser in character, unfit ma- 



