l6o [The Law of the Rhythmic Breath 



concentration the mind is gradually attuned to those 

 Kosmic influences which in their very nature are an- 

 tagonistic to the evil material inclinations that are 

 hazards to physical health and check our evolu- 

 tionary progress. 



It is through the ability to control Prdna and 

 center it wherever we desire that we build the lad- 

 der to perfect centralization; a state of pure con- 

 centration which is lofty aspiration and, releasing 

 the soul from its physical chains, places it upon its 

 own throne, and discloses to it the realms of know- 

 ledge and power to which it has access. 



