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Chapter XIII<br />

Meditation on the Door-Keepers<br />

Of that heart there are five doors controlled by the<br />

devas. That which is the eastern door is the prana-that is<br />

the eye, that is Aditya (the sun). One should meditate on<br />

that as brightness and the source of food. He who knows<br />

this becomes bright and an eater of food.<br />

2<br />

That which is the southern gate is the vyana-that is the<br />

ear, that is Chandrama (the moon). One should<br />

meditate on that as prosperity and fame. He who<br />

knows this becomes prosperous and famous.<br />

That which is the western gate is the apana-that is<br />

speech, that is Agni (fire). One should meditate on that<br />

as the radiance of Brahman and the source of food. He<br />

who knows this becomes radiant and an eater of food.<br />

4<br />

That which is the northern gate is the samana-that is the<br />

mind, that is Parjanya (the rain-god). One should<br />

meditate on that as fame and beauty. He who knows this<br />

becomes famous and beautiful.<br />

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