The Influence of the Tattvas 91 



exercise the Held-breath to acquire Prdndy- 

 dma the control of Prdna. Always clear 

 speaking promotes clear thinking and facile doing. 



You will understand now that it is the law of 

 periodicity which makes it so important that 

 periods of practice, both for the breathing exer- 

 cises and for concentration be observed regularly; 

 that is, at as nearly the same hour every day as 

 possible. Regularity in this greatly promotes the 

 harmony and ease of the doing, and increases the 

 benefits proportionally. No ordinary interrup- 

 tions should be permitted to interfere with this, 

 especially during the first months of practice. 



The attitude of mental serenity gained in med- 

 itation upon the Higher Self, when we come into 

 a consciousness of inward power from our union 

 with the great Central Dynamo of life itself, gives 

 us a physical poise which is invaluable in meeting 

 the vicissitudes of daily activities and lessens the 

 friction beyond compare. And the benefit is not 

 merely personal. The serenity and physical har- 

 mony of one such well-poised person will impart 

 its benison to a whole group. 



