The Rise of the Essence of Breath

In sleep, this should not be practiced even when alone. [27] He who "drinks" the Moon original: "candra"; referring to the cool breath of the left nostril through the Sun the right nostril becomes like the God of Love original: "Makaradhvaja"; another name for Kamadeva, symbolizing great virility and beauty. [28]

In matters regarding seminal vitality, weak Digestive Fire Mandāgni|A state of sluggish metabolism or low internal heat, and for rituals intended to Subjugate Women original: "vaśyārtha-karmaṇi"; acts of attraction or enchantment, the wise should always observe the prescribed manner of lying down to sleep. [29]

For acts of Destruction Māraṇa|The ritual act of causing death or ruin to an enemy, Enchantment Mohana|The act of deluding or hypnotizing others, Paralysis Stambha|The act of freezing or immobilizing an opponent's speech or movement, creating Hostility Vidveṣa|The act of causing discord or division between allies, Expulsion Uccāṭana|The act of driving an enemy away or uprooting them, Subjugation Vaśya|Bringing others under one's control, Attraction Ākarṣaṇa|Drawing someone toward oneself from a distance, and Agitation Kṣobha|Creating emotional or physical disturbance—all these should be performed with the Sun Channel the right nostril for successful purification. [30]

Whatever cruel deeds or various bold and steady actions are undertaken, they are all accomplished through the Sun; there is no need for hesitation or further consideration here. [31]

Even a heedless person, through this knowledge, lives as long as the Moon and the stars.
5 The Moon reveals the Sun, and the Sun reveals the Moon. [32]

Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether—these are the Five Elements original: "pañcarūpāṇi"; the five forms or elements. Now, the five characteristics [of these elements within the breath] are being described. [33]

The orb of water original: "jalamandaja"... illegible?... brings liberation. These are the six-fold characteristics for the purpose of understanding them. [34] Yellow original: "pīta"; the color associated with the Earth element, which the next page likely explores...