2O2' The Law of the Rhythmic Breath 



solar plexuses; the pituitary body (high up back 

 of the throat), which is intimately connected with 

 the ninth and tenth cranial nerves; and that core 

 of the brain, the pineal gland. 



The sacral plexus is so-called because situated in 

 the sacrum; a composite bone formed of the union 

 of the vertebrae between the lumbar and the coccy- 

 geal regions of the spine, containing the dorsal 

 part of the pelvis. In man the sacrum, or sacred 

 bone, is triangular, and consists of five vertebrae. 

 This shape conforms to the basic plexus which it 

 shelters, and proclaims it a dominating center of 

 Tejas activity, whence this Tattva's stimulating vi- 

 brations speed to all the organs in this part of the 

 body. No other Tattva responds so instantly to a 

 thought, or to a glance from a speaking eye; for, 

 remember, Tejas is regnant in the optic nerves. 

 Therefore, as behind every thought is desire, the 

 harmonious activity of Tejas in these vital organs 

 depends upon the purity, saneness, and wholesome- 

 ness of our desires; and their control by a soul- 

 governed Will affects the human life beyond all 

 other influences. It is the difference between aspir- 

 ing to be Godlike, and yielding to be the shut- 

 tlecock of the physical senses. 



This is, of course, the turning point in life, for 

 we all are and become what our desires mould. 

 Desire prompts the Will to action. Shall it be a 

 lawless ruler? Right here is the most prolific 



