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so-called (the great vagus nerve and the solar 

 plexus), are the points of closest connection be- 

 tween these Shariras, which explains the sensitive- 

 ness of these physical centers. The restoration of 

 those who have been shocked by electricity or 

 smothered by drowning is effected through such 

 stimulation of these centers as restores connection 

 between these bodies and thus recalls the Ego to 

 consciousness. This is the secret of the wonder- 

 working Kat-zu (resuscitation from apparent 

 death) of the Japanese. The remaining sheaths 

 of the quarternary are the desire-body, or Kdma- 

 rupa, the principle which uncontrolled gives physi- 

 cal man the most trouble; and the animal soul, or 

 mind, Lower Manas. Mme. Blavatsky describes 

 the latter as " The reflection or shadow of the 

 Buddhi-Manas [Higher Manas'], but often con- 

 quered by Kdmic elements." She states farther: 

 ' There are enormous mysteries connected with 

 Lower Manas. With regard to some intellec- 

 tual giants, they are in somewhat the same con- 

 dition as smaller men, for their Higher Ego is 

 paralyzed; that is to say, their spiritual nature is 

 atrophied" (Secret Doctrine, Vol. Ill, p. 592). 



These sheaths of the quarternary, correspond 

 as enumerated with the Tattvas from Prithvvi to 

 Vayu. 



The upper triad ascends through Higher Manas, 

 Higher Ego, Causal Body, or Karana-Sharira 



