Shiva Swarodaya

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The person who constantly and correctly practices the observation of the Moon and Sun breaths The "Moon" breath refers to the left nostril (Ida) and the "Sun" breath to the right (Pingala). gains direct knowledge of both the past and the future. || 56 ||

The left side is the form of nectar, the supreme nourisher of the world.

The right side, through its active portion, always creates the world. || 57 ||

The energy channel on the left side (Ida) is the form of nectar original: "amrita-rupa" and is the nourisher of the entire world. The active part of the right side, the Pingala channel, is what constantly generates or brings forth the world. || 57 ||

The middle one is cruel and malignant in all undertakings.

In all auspicious works, the left is the giver of success. || 58 ||

And the middle channel (Sushumna) is harsh and unfavorable for all worldly actions. Conversely, the left channel is the bestower of success in all auspicious and virtuous deeds. || 58 ||

The left is auspicious when departing; the right is auspicious when entering.

The Moon should be known as even, and the Sun as always odd. || 59 ||

At the time of departure leaving one's home or starting a journey, the left channel is auspicious, while the right channel is favorable when entering a place. One should always understand the Moon (left) to be "even" and the Sun (right) to be "odd." || 59 ||

The Moon is female, the Sun is male; the Moon is fair, the Sun is dark.

During the flow of the Moon channel, one should perform gentle acts. || 60 ||

Know the Moon to be female and the Sun to be male; the Moon is of a fair complexion and the Sun is of a dark complexion. When the Moon channel is flowing, one should perform gentle and peaceful tasks. || 60 ||

During the flow of the Sun channel, one should perform fierce acts.

During the flow of the Sushumna, one gains the fruits of enjoyment and liberation. || 61 ||

During the flow of the Sun channel, one should carry out fierce or "terrible" original: "raudra," referring to intense, competitive, or aggressive actions deeds. When the Sushumna flows, one should engage in activities that grant the fruits of both worldly enjoyment and spiritual liberation. || 61 ||

Shiva Swarodaya: An ancient tantric text explaining how the flow of breath through the nostrils affects success and health.
Ida: The left energy channel, associated with the moon, cooling, and feminine energy.
Pingala: The right energy channel, associated with the sun, heating, and masculine energy.
Sushumna: The central energy channel, used for spiritual practice rather than worldly tasks.
Nadi: Subtle energy channels in the body through which life force (prana) flows.
Swara: The flow of breath through a specific nostril.
Saumya: Gentle, mild, or peaceful actions.
Raudra: Fierce, intense, or sharp actions.