Through the position of the feet... when the Air Vayu|The air element within the breath reaches the head and the Ether original: "vyoma" is recognized, one should understand the nature of an impending blow or defeat. [81] Thus, five types of defeat are described in the Science of Breath Svaratattva|The esoteric study of how the breath's elemental composition affects reality. [82]

...In this way, during outward journeys, one should know the wind; by mastering it, the Earth element original: "Vasundhara" is brought under control. Whether it be the flow of the Moon the left nostril or when the breath is equalized in the middle referring to the central channel, Sushumna, one should remain steady.

Success in one’s desires is always sought by men. When a task is performed while the Water element Varuna|The water element in the breath, considered auspicious for growth and long-term success is active, perfection and success original: "siddhi" are achieved. Through the clarity of the intellect...

Royal ...the wind is known as "Death" in certain configurations. Whether in the flow of the Moon Chandravaha|Breath flowing through the left nostril or the flow of the Sun Suryavaha|Breath flowing through the right nostril, the wise should observe. Those yogis joined in practice understand that when the breath is "empty" original: "shunya," referring to a lack of elemental strength, it is the manifestation of Time a euphemism for Death; such a state is not joyful. [85]

Section on the Breath

original: "Pawan Prakaranam"

Wealth cannot be gained when the Wind original: "Maruta" is unfavorable, and the body becomes filled with suffering...