Equinox I (04).pdf

THE TEMPLE OF SOLOMON THE KING
The fire, that burns a piece of wood, dies, as soon as the wood is burnt out. So
the mind concentrated upon the Nâda gets absorbed with it.
When the Antahkarana, like a deer, is attracted by the sound of bells, etc., and
remains immovable, a skilful archer can kill it.
Whatever is heard of the nature of sound is only Shakti.*
The conception of Akâsa† (the generator of sound) exists, as long as the sound
is heard. The Soundless is called Parabramha or Paramâtma.‡
August.
14th. Bought a meditation-mat and also a bronze Buddha.
Nadi-Yama§ 10 minutes in the Saivit eposture, in which my body-seat
fits exactly into a square of about 18 inches forming the letter Aleph.
Mantra (N.S.N.A.). At the 28th minute got faint sounds like a musical
box worked by a mallet on metal bars. As I stopped I heard a piano very
distant. The intense attention requisite to try to catch the subtle sounds of
the Universe when in Rechaka prevents Mantra, as my mental muttering is
not yet absolutely perfect.
15th. By the five signs my Nadi are now purified.ƒƒ But this appears to me as
unlikely.
Eyes on tip of nose. 5 minutes. The nose grows very filmy and the
rest of the field of vision loses its uprightness and is continually sliding into
itself across itself. A most annoying phenomenon.
Nadi-Yama. 15 minutes. This becomes easier.
Mental muttering of Aum Shivayavashi.
On the 17th August P. and Mâitrânanda left Colombo and
journeyed to Kandy; Swami Mâitrânanda more particularly for
his health; but P. so that he might excape the turmoil of a seaport
and to discover a suitable and secluded spot for a magical
retirement, which he had now made up his mind to perform.
19th. Concentrated on point of base of brain. [To find this imagine cross-wires
drawn between (a) ear to ear, as if a line had been stretched between them,
* Mental or bodily attributes. † See 777, col. lv, p. 17.
‡ “Hatha Yoga Pradipika,” pp. 97-100. Also, Amritabindu Upanishad, 24.
§ Nadi-Yama or Control of the nerve-channels by regular breathing,
without Khumbaka or holding the breath.
ƒƒ He whose Nadi are pure has (1) a clear complexion; (2) a sweet voice;
(3) a calm appearance; (4) bright eyes; (5) hearing constantly the Nada.
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