The Law of the Rhythmic Breath 



which struggle against the higher and purer condi- 

 tions of the Mercury influence. These are felt by 

 all human beings in the proportion that they permit 

 themselves to be swayed by passion and excitement 

 without restraint of reason and will. Even so- 

 called " just " indignation injects disorder disturb- 

 ing the rhythm and harmony of Tatrvic activities 

 within, and should be shunned. 



When fortunately placed at birth the influence 

 of Mars gives to a character earnestness, patience, 

 determination, and courage combined with gentle- 

 ness. But the cruel, tyrannical, unjust man, al- 

 ways quarrelsome and often a vain boaster, is 

 under the influence of Mars' most malefic vibra- 

 tions. He is his own worst enemy, but unfortu- 

 nately makes an atmosphere of unhappiness 

 wherever he may be. He can win his freedom 

 only through self-conquest, and that is what his 

 free will is for. I must insistently reiterate that 

 every human being has the power to choose be- 

 tween the Tattvic vibrations which may thrill him 

 with harmony or rend him with discord. The 

 rays of certain Tattvic states will be reflected only 

 when the surface is akin. Our thoughts govern 

 that and attract to us our affinities. If we think 

 passion and hate, Tejas is ever ready to supply the 

 fuel. Every exhibition of ungoverned passion in 

 man is a microcosmic cyclone, the path of whose 



