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evils which we have no power to remedy or alle- 

 viate. Every manifestation of control in such 

 cases, by which we retain our poise and, therefore, 

 our judgment, also strengthens the mind and in- 

 creases 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, ac- 

 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 obso- 

 lete, not applying to conventions of modern life, 

 there is much that is fundamental; much which 

 can be proved in many experiences; and is con- 

 stantly corroborated in every system of mental 

 therapeutics. 



The all-pervading Akdsha has centers of dom- 

 inant 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 in- 

 tense mental application and in meditation, brood- 

 ing and melancholy induce its excess, and, in con- 

 sequence, affect the general health. Knowing 

 this, we must utilize the normal and fortunate 



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powers of Akdsha, and inhibit its malefic influences 



