The Science of Breath (1898) - Page 18

There is never an inauspicious time, O Goddess, nor shall there ever be, when the pure strength of the breath is attained; then, every result is surely auspicious. (30)

Meaning— O Goddess Addressing Parvati, in this practice there is no such thing as a "bad timing" Kuyoga: an inauspicious astrological alignment, nor will there ever be. When the pure power of the breath is mastered, all outcomes become favorable. (30)

The channels situated within the body are of many forms and great extent; they must be constantly understood by the wise for the sake of self-knowledge. (31)

Meaning— Within the center of the body, there are many channels Nadis: subtle energy channels, distinct from physical nerves or veins of various forms and vast extensions. To gain knowledge of one's own body, the learned must understand them all. (31)

Emerging like sprouts from above the bulb located at the navel, seventy-two thousand channels are arranged within the body. (32)

Meaning— From the "bulb" Kanda: a root-like center of energy at the navel center, these channels emerge like sprouts. There are 72,000 (seventy-two thousand) such channels situated throughout the middle of the body. (32)

The Kundalini power lies within these channels, resting in the shape of a serpent; from there, ten channels go upward and ten go downward. (33)

Meaning— Situated within the channels is the Kundalini: the primordial spiritual energy power, which lies dormant in the shape of a coiled serpent. From that point, ten channels travel to the upper part of the body and ten travel to the lower part. (33)

Two channels move transversely, totaling twenty-four in their primary divisions; however, ten channels are the most important, serving as the carriers of the ten vital airs. (34)