The Emergence of Breath

The essence of the syllable "Va" representing the water element belonging to the nature of Shiva, and the syllable "Ma" representing the earth element according to the traditional schools; the wonder of the Essence of Breath Svaratattva is now told by Jivanatha the author or sage attributed to this specific version of the text.

That which was spoken by the mouth of the Great Lord Maheshvara a title for Shiva, the Destroyer and Great Yogi while the Goddess Parvati, his consort was present: the praise of the Breath, and the knowledge of the creation and destruction of the Breath through contemplation. | 1 |

The desired fruits of birth, the distinctions, and even when there are "bad lunar days" kumatithi; inauspicious times in the lunar calendar—all are made auspicious through the Breath. Among the strength of the wandering planets and the lords of the earth kings, the Moon and the Sun... text lost?

The Lord of the nine days... text lost? ...they do not perform the delightful forms at the auspicious time... for birth, the wonderful Diagram of the Body's Breath-Cycle Deha-Svara-Chakra.

Fear regarding the Constellations Nakshatra, Lunar Days Tithi, Days of the Week Vara, Half-Lunar Days Karana, the Ascendant Lagna, or the Astrological Hour Hora is removed. On these days, there is no fear of "burned days" dagdha-vasara; specific days in the Hindu calendar considered unlucky for starting new ventures, nor fear regarding travels or the cardinal directions.

There is no fear of the Sun's breath, nor of the work of insects or "bad deeds/disturbances", nor of the influence of Venus or the Moon. On whichever auspicious day, for those who are Knowers of the Breath Svaravida, the Breath is perfected and brings success. | 4 |

Ida the left energy channel is on the left side and is the Moon; Pingala the right energy channel is on the right and is the Sun. In the middle, one should recognize the auspicious place the Sushumna or central channel. These three paths have been thus declared.