The Rising of the Breath of Shiva with Commentary

Whether in form or formless, success is achieved through the power of the breath.
O beautiful-faced one! Some say that success comes through the knowledge of the breath alone. || 19 ||

In both the manifest original: "sakara" - referring to the physical or worldly realm and the unmanifest original: "nirakara" - referring to the spiritual or absolute realm, good fortune is brought about by the strength of the breath original: "vayu" - literally 'air' or 'wind', here meaning the vital breath. And O Parvati! Some masters say that it is through the knowledge of these breath-patterns alone that auspiciousness is attained. || 19 ||

The divisions of the universe and the individual bodies were created by the breath alone.
The breath is the creator and the destroyer; the breath is Shiva himself. || 20 ||

The various regions of the cosmos original: "brahmanda" and the individual physical bodies original: "pinda" are all fashioned by the breath. The breath is the actual manifestation of Lord Shiva original: "Maheshvara", acting as the primary agent of both creation and dissolution. || 20 ||

There is no secret more profound than the knowledge of breath, no wealth greater than the knowledge of breath.
No knowledge superior to the knowledge of breath has ever been seen or heard. || 21 ||

Beyond the knowledge of the breath, there is no higher virtue original: "guna", no greater wealth, and no superior wisdom that has ever been witnessed or described in tradition. || 21 ||

One may defeat an enemy through the power of breath, and likewise meet with friends.
The attainment of fortune, fame, and happiness all come through the power of the breath. || 22 ||

If one possesses the strength of the breath, they can overcome enemies and facilitate meetings with friends. The acquisition of wealth original: "Lakshmi", glory, and personal happiness are all dependent on the mastery of one's breath. || 22 ||

A bride is obtained through the power of breath, and through breath, one meets the King.
Through breath, the favor of the gods is attained, and through breath, even a ruler is brought under control. || 23 ||

Securing a marriage original: "kanya-prapti" - literally 'obtaining a maiden', gaining an audience with royalty, achieving spiritual success with deities, and bringing a sovereign under one's influence are all made possible through the science of breath. || 23 ||

The term "Svara" in these verses refers to the flow of air through the nostrils, which practitioners believe governs all physical and spiritual success.