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ShivSwarodayaisthebasicscriptureonthescienceofbreath.Here,wehavetriedtoreproduceitin
English translation sloka by sloka for the benefit of those who find it difficult to understand for various
reasons.Thisworkwascarriedoutbyanothersadhakandisbeingsharedhere.
1. I bow to lord Shiva, Goddess Parvatiji, and Lord Ganesha, and to Guru and Supreme Soul who grant
liberationfromthistransientuniverse.
TheGoddessSpoke
OGodofGodsMahadeva!
2. Pleasebestowuponmethatknowledgethroughwhichonecanattainsallsiddhis(accomplishmentsand
fortunes).
3. O God of all Gods, how did this universe originate? Why does it change ? And how does it merge into its
source?Howdoesitgetdestroyed?Pleaseexplaintometherealnatureandtheessenceofthisworld.
LordShivaSpoke
4. OGoddess!Thisworldhasemergedfromthetattwas(thebasicfiveelements)andinthetattwasoccurits
alteration,preservation,anddestruction.Accordingly,thenatureofthisuniverseisdecidedonthebasisof
tattwasonly.
TheGoddessSpoke:
5. OMaheshji,thesagesandtheprophets,whoknowtherealessenceofthetattwashavedecidedthatitis
thetattwaswhicharetherootessenceofthisworld.Hence,pleasedescribethosetattwasandkindlycast
anilluminatinglightonthenatureoftattwas.
LordShivaSpoke:
6. Fromthatoneunchanging,eternal,andformlessparamatma(supremeself)originatetheskyandfromsky
originatedtheAir.
7. From Air originated Fire and from fire originated the water. In this way these five elements diversely
emanatethewholeworld.
8. The cosmos was created through the above mentioned tattwas, from those elements only is this world
preserved.Andfinally,thisworlddissolvesintothoseveryfiveelementsonly.
9. O Beauty ! This body (Shivas human ?) is created from the above mentioned fivetattwas. They subtly
emanateinthisbody.Onlytheomniscientyogiscomprehendthosesubtletattwas(inthebody).
10. NowI/wementionallthemainsoundsestablishedinhumanbody,thosesoundwhicharethecauseforall
sounds like a By mediating on the Sah sound while inhalation and on aham sound while exhalation
(thereby forming the mantra soham) one becomes omniscient and acquires the knowledge of the part,
presentandthefuture.
11. This science is most secretive of all secret knowledges. It is the best as it reveals the most essential and
beneficialknowledgetous.
12. ThoughtheSwarodayaKnowledgeinthesubtlestofallsubtleknowledge,yettheknowledgeofthisscience
is easy to acquire and is truthrevealing. It is a source of amazement to the atheists. It helps, aids, and
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assiststhetheists.
13. Theknowledgeofthescienceofswarasistobeimpartedonlytothedisciplewhoisofpeacefuldisposition,
pure of thoughts and conduct, disciplined, having boundless devotion to the guru, possessing the firm
determinationandgratefulnesstowardsbenefactors.
14. It should not be given to anyone who is wicked, lacking virility, short tempered, vicious, atheist, lacking
character,andtheonewhocommitsadulterywithhisGuruswife.
15. OGoddess!Nowlistentothisgreatknowledge/scienceasImentionittoyou.Byrealizingthisknowledge
oneacquiresknowledgeofallsciencesandbecomesomniscient.
16. Within the swaras is the complete knowledge of the Vedas & all other scriptures. Swaras contain the three
worlds.Swarasaretheessenceofatmanitself.
17. Theknowledgeofastrologywithouttheknowledgeofswarasisjustlikeahousewithoutanowner,amouth
lacking scriptures, and body without head. Hence, the knowledge of swaras is indispensable for an
astrologer.
18. Thatonewhocandifferentiatebetweenthenadis,pranas,tattwas,andbetweenpingala,Ida,Sushumna,and
othernadis,attainsliberation.
19. O beauty! Some people consider it auspicious to attain the knowledge of swaras through the strength of
auspiciousvayu.
20. Thewholeuniverse,itsmacroandmicrocosm,havebeencreatedbySwara.Swaraisthecauseofcreation
anditsdestruction.Swaraislordshivahimself.
21. Nothingintheuniverseseen,heard,orotherwiseexperiencedisbettermoreconfidential,orsubtlethanthe
knowledgeofswaras.
22. The enemies can be overpowered via the power of Swaras. Similarly, one can attain Lakshmi (prosperity),
favouroffriends,fame,andallotherkindsofpleasuresviaswaras.
23. ThroughthepowerofSwarasonecangethisconsort,andcanhaveameetingwiththerulers.So,theGods,
canberealized(andtheirperfectionattained).ThemostpowerfulentitiescanbecontrolledviaSwaras.
24. Onemustundertakejourneystoothercountriesorcities,havefood,urinate,andexcreteonlyafterkeeping
inmindthepositiveornegativeflowofbreathoraspectsofSwaras.
25. O lady with pleasant visage! all the scriptures, philosophies, eighteen puranas, smritis (revealed
knowledge epiphanies) and Vedas are but a branch of the knowledge of Swaras. Nothing in universe is
betterthantheSwaras.
26. Untiltheydontpossesstheknowledgeofthetattwas,thepeoplewillremainundertheillusionofnamesand
formslikeignorantfools.
27. TheSwarodayaShastraisthebestofallscriptures.Itisagreatlightwhichenlightensthehumanspirit.
28. Thisknowledgemustnotbegivensimplytoanswertoanyonesqueries.Itmustbekeptsafeinonesmind/
psyche,voiceandintellecttouseitfortheevolutionoftheatman.
29. Having the knowledge of Swaras it is not necessary to consult and have the knowledge of date, time, day,
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stars,planets,gods,conjunctionorassortmentofstars&planetsfortheevolutionoftheatman.
30. Havingthefavourableflowofswarasbestowsallthefavourableresults.Neitherinthepastnorinthefuture
willtherebeanyinauspicioustimetoeffectthefavourableresultsbestowedbytheswaras.
31. OGoddess!Alltheauspiciousresultscanbehadifonehasthepowerofpositiveflowofswaras.Asperthe
swarashastraneitherinthepast,norinthefuturewilltherebeanytimewhichisinauspiciousforapplying
theprinciplesofSwaraShastra.
32. Therearemyriadsofnadisthroughoutthebody.Thewisemustcomprehendthemforthetrueunderstanding
oftheirbody.
33. Thereareseventytwothousandnadiswhichextendthroughoutthenaveltotheshoulders.Thesearespread
aroundthespinelikesprouts.
34. The kundalini Shakti which resides in these nadis in the shape of a serpent has ten nadis above and ten
nadisbelowher.
35. Outoftotaltwentyfournadis(twogroupsofnadisgoingoneachsideinoblique/slantingdirection)outof
themtenarespeciallyimportantastheycontaintheflowoftenvayus.
36. From the nadis mentioned earlier ten are primary and out of them Ida, Pingala, and Sushumana are the
foremost.
37. The remaining seven primary nadis include Gandhari, Hastijivha, Poosha, Yashashwini, Alambusha, Kuhu
andShankhini.
38.Up,down,andobliquenadisaretheverybasisofvayuandbody.Theyarespreadlikeawheelinthebody
andarethemselvesbasedonthevitalforce(prana).
Position/Placementofthenadis
39. Ida is positioned on the left side of the body, Pingala on the right, Sushumna in the centre, while
Gandhariisinthelefteye.
40. Hastijivha nadi is in the right eye, Poosha in the right ear, Yashashwini in the left ear, and Alambusha
residesinthemouth.
41. Kuhu is in the linga (reproductive organs) Shankhini is in the anus area / part. Thus, the ten foremost
nadisofthebodyresideintenopeningsofthebody.
42.TheIda,Pingala,andSushumnaarelocatedinthepranicpassageofthebody.Theabovementionedten
nadisresideinthesubtlehumanbody(andnotinthegrossbody).
43.Thetenprimarynadishavebeenmentioned.Nowlistentothenamesofthecorrespondingvayus.They
areknownasprana,Apana,Samana,UdanaandVyana.Thesearefivemainvayus.
44.Naga,Kurma,Krikal,Devdatta,andDhannanjayaarethefivesubsidiarypranas.TheallpervadingChi
/Ki/Pranaresidesintheheart.TheApanavayuresidesintheanus/excretoryorgans.
45.Samanaisinthenavelregion.Udanaresidesinthecentreofthroat.TheVyanavayupervadesthewhole
humanbody.Thusmentionedtenvayusareprominent.
46.Thelocationofprana,Apana,Samana,Udana,andvyanahasbeentold.NowItellyouthelocation/
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positionoftheremainingfivevayus.
47.Kurmafacilitatesblinking,opening&closingofeyelidskrikalafacilitatessneezingNagavayuisfor
belching(&vomiting),Devdattaisforyawning.
48.TheDhannanjayaisspreadthroughoutthehumanbodyanddoesnotleaveitevenafteritsdeath.Inthis
mannerthetenabovementionedvayusmovethroughallthenadisofalivingbeing.
49. The wise must know the movement of Prana vayu in human body via the help of Ida, Pingala, and
Sushumana.
50.Idaisknowntobesituatedintheleftsideofspinalcord,Pingalaisontheright.Theycrisscrosseach
otheratvariouspointsastheyhaveaserpentinestructure.
Theycrisscrosseachotherwhileappearingtobemovinginaserpentinemotion.
51. The moon element of the body resides in the Ida. The sun element is in Pingala. Lord Shiva himself
residestheSoham/SushumnanadiintheformofHamSa(themantraformedofthecombinedsound
ofinhalationandexhalationthereforetheSushumnaisverilyknownastheformofLordShivahimself.)
52. The sound of Sa while inhalation and Ha while exhalation is produced. The ha sound has been
describedastheformofShiva,whileSaisShaktiherself.
53.Thecontroller/coordinatorofIda/leftnadi(moon)issituatedthereintheformofShakti,theprimeval
Godess. Similarly, the controller / coordinator of Pingala / right nadi (the sun) is located there in lord
Shivasform.
54.IfawisepersonperformsacharitabledeedwhileinhalingandconsciouslymeditatingonSasound,the
resultofsuchcharitabledeedgetsmultipliedmillionfold.
55.Thus,theyogimustbecalm,alert,andonepointed.Inthismannerheisabletocomprehendeverything
byobservingthehappeningsandactivitiesofthesolarandthelunarnaids.
56. One must concentrate and mediate on this tattwa with a stable and calm mind. Never must one
concentrate on it with an unsteady or wavering mind. By this one gets attains the desired goal great
gains,andvictory.
57. Those persons who always regularly perform the practice of controlling Lunar (Ida) and Solar (Pingala)
nadisferventlyattainomniscience.
58. The left side Ida nadi is like amrit (nectar, ambrosia, panecia) providing nourishment to the universe
always.Theright(pingala)nadiisthesourceofallcreation.
59. The Sushumna nadi situated in the middle of spinal cord is cruel, malignant / malefic for all acts. The
lunarnadiIdaontheleftsidealwaysendowssuccessinallauspiciousactivities.
60. The left channel of pranic energy Ida is auspicious while moving out of the house. While returning or
entering / moving in Pingala (the right channel is auspicious. The moon nadi is always EVEN while the
sunnadiisalwaysODD.
61.Themoonnadi(ida)whichistheleftsidedpranicenergychannelisconsideredthefemaleprincipal.The
sunnadi(pingala)whichisrightsidedpranicchannel,isthemaleprincipal.
ThecolourofLunarnadiiswhiteandthatofSolarNadiisblack.Therefore,auspiciousworks/actsand
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deedsmustonlybeperformedduringtheflowofIda.
62. During the flow of Surya nadi (pingala), cruel, difficult & hard tasks must be performed. During the
Sushumnaflowactionspertainingtothebhukti(sensualpleasures)andmukti(liberation/nirvana)are
tobeperformed.
63. During the first three days of Shuklapaksha (the bright fortnight), the Ida flows and then alternates.
(1st,2nd,3rdIDA, 4th,5th,6th Pingla, thus they keep alternating). While, conversely, during the first three
daysofKrishnapaksha(thedarkfortnight),thePingalaflowsfirst.(1st,2nd,3rd PINGLA, 4th 5th,6th IDA
thustheyalternate).
64.Inthebrightfortnight,thelunarswararisesfromthetimeofsunriseandcontinuestillthetimespanof
two & a half Ghadis ( 60 minutes). In the dark fortnight, the solar Swara (Pingala ) rises first. So,
these swaras flow alternately for a period of twoanda half ghadis ( 60 minutes) throughout the twenty
fourhoursofaday.
65.Inbetweentheseghadis,thefiveelementsgetactivatedandflow.Iftheswarasflowaspertheabove
mentioned rules then one can resume his / her activities. Conversely, the daily activities are not to be
performediftheflowofSwaraisunfavourable.
66.Duringthefirstthreedaysofbrightfortnight,theIdaSwaramustflowfirst,andduringthedarkfortnight
therightpranicchannelpingalamustflowinitially.
67. A wise person must never let the moon swara flow during the night. Similarly the sun swara must be
suppressedduringdaytime.Bypracticinginthismannerdailyandcontinuouslyonebecomesayogi.
68.Duringtheriseofpingala,thesunelementisunderonescontrol.ThemoonisundercontrolduringIda.
ThepersonwhoknowstheflowofSwarasinthismannercancontroltheuniverseinasecond.
69. If a day starts with lunar swara at sunrise and ends with the solar swara at sunset, then this cycle of
swarasproducesmanybeneficialandauspiciouseffects.Ifthecycleofswarasiscontrarytothisthen
alltheauspiciousactsmustbeavoidedduringsuchperiod.
70.TheactsperformedonMonday,Wednesday,Thursday,andFridaywhiletheleftSwaraorIdanadiis
flowingendowsuccessinallauspiciousdeeds(moresoifitisabrightfortnight).
71. Similarly, if right swara flows on Sunday, Tuesday, and Saturday then all deeds performed get
accomplished. Success is inevitable if such deeds are performed during the darker fortnight(krishan
paksh).
PatternofflowofFiveTattwas
72. The air elements flows first of all in either nadis. Then follows the fire element, and then flows
the earth element. The sky element is active in the end. (Air touches the sides of the nasal passage,
Firetouchesthetop,WatertouchesthebottomofthenasalpassageandEarthflowsincentreofit).
73.Thefivetattwasariseandflowintheabovementionedsequenceforthedurationoftwoandahalfghadis
(1hour)ineachofthenadisseparately.
74. During the timespan of one day and night (24 hours), 12 zodiac transitions are said to occur. Taurus,
Cancer,Virgo,Scorpio,Capricorn,andPiscesoccur&transitduringtheflowofIda.Thesezodiacsigns
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75. Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius occur and transit during the flow of solar swara
pingala, and they are considered to be sun dominated. One must determine the auspicious and
inauspiciousresultviatheriseofswarasintherightnadi.

76. The moon resides in the (represents) East and North directions. The Sun (Solar Swara) represents
the West and South. Hence, one must not travel towards West and South while the Solar Swara is
active.
77. While the lunar Swara Ida is flowing, one must not travel towards North & Eastotherwise there is a
probabilitythatthepersonmayneverreturnbecauseoftheperilsofjourneyandthreatfromtheenemies.
78.Hence,thewisescholars,whodesiregoodforall,haveprohibitedjourneyintheSwarasdirectionsinthe
combinationsmentionedabove.Or,theymightevenhavetofacedeath.
79. If the lunar Swara Ida flows at the time of Solar Swara Pingalas flow, during the second day of bright
fortnight,thenithasbeenobservedthatoneexperiencesprofitandprosperityforauspiciousdeeds.
80. That day, when solar swara Pingala flows at the time of Sunrise and the Lunar swara at the time of
moonrise,allkindsofactionsundertakenatanytimethroughoutthespanof24hourswillbesuccessful.
81. Contrarily, if the Lunar Swara flows at the time of Sunrise and the Solar Swara at the time of moonrise
thenloss,conflicts,andsorrowsensue.Auspiciousdeedsaretobeavoidedatsuchtimes.
82. During the flow of Solar Swara, one can undoubtedly acquire the knowledge of the subtlest and difficult
subjects.Contrarily,duringtheflowoflunarSwara,theknowledgeofabovementionedsubjectscannot
beacquired.
83.StartingfromthefirstfourghadisofmorningiftheflowofSwarasisopposite,e.g.ifthelunarSwaraflows
duringthetimeofsolarSwarathentheresultsareunfavourable.
84. In such a flow of Swaras, the mind is perturbed during the 1st ghadi. In the 2nd ghadi the wealth gets
destroyedinthe3rd,travelormovementensuesinthe4thghadi,thereisalossofdearthings.
85.Duringthe5thghadi,thereisthelossofonesstate/provincediseaseanddeathoccurduringthe7th and
deathduringthe8thghadi.ThusistheresultofoppositeorreverseSwaras.
86. If the opposite Swara flow for eight successive days during all three periods (morning, noon and night)
thenbadresultsoccur.Alittlereductionorirregularityinthisisgood.
87. If the lunar Swara flows during morning and noon, and the solar Swara during evening (dusk), then one
getsvictorydaily.IftheSwarasflowintheoppositemanner,thereisloss&defeatandonemustavoid
almosteverythingduringsuchperiod.
88. If the left or right Swara is active along with partially active Sushumna, then one must start journey by
puttingthecorrespondingfootforwardtoachievesuccess.
89. While starting a journey, one must put left foot forward if the moon swara is active and right foot if sun
Swaraisactivetoensuresuccess.
90WhilegettingupaftersleepingifonetouchesthatsidecheekwhichcorrespondstotheactiveSwarawith
thepalmofsamehandonegetsthedesiredfruit.
91Atthetimeofgivingorreceivinganythingorgoingoutofhouse,usingthesamehandorfootwhichison
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thesideofactiveSwaraisbest.
92Byactinginsuchamanner,oneisfreefromconflict,loss,destructionandafflictionbyenemies.Oneis
relievedofallthetroublesandreturnshomemerrily.
93.WhilesittingwithGuru(s),king,brother,ministerandotherbeneficialperson,onemustkeepthemtowards
thesideofactiveSwaraforattainingauspiciouseffects.
94.Toovercomeanenemy,committheft,whileignitingthefire,whilecommittingunrighteousdeedsonemust
keepthepersonorobjectonthesideofnonactiveSwara.
95. Some people believe that journeys to far off lands must be undertaken/started while the flow of lunar
Swara,whilethejourney(s)tonearbylandsistobeundertakenduringthesolarSwara.
96.Whateverhasbeenmentionedtillnowregardingwarandbenefitsundoubtedlycomestopasswhenthe
respectiveSwarasareactivelyflowing.
97. While the flow of Shunya nadi (Sushumna), the above mentioned actions like wars, battles, and other
beneficial deeds/actions become futile. This has been mentioned by Lord Shiva himself and thus, a
gospeltruth.
98. During the flow of Purna Swara, performance of activities like punishing the wicked, imparting
knowledge,committingfraud,facinganangrymaster,committingtheft,etc.bearterriblyhorrificresults.
99.ThelunarSwaraisbeneficialforstartinglongjourneys.Itensuressuccesswithoutobstacles.Thesolar
Swaraisbeneficialforactivitieslikeenteringahouse.
100.TheflowofSwarascanmakeanincapableandincompetentpersonfullycapableandcompetentandvice
versa.Asallthebeingsareunderthecontroloftheresultsoftheirpreviouskarmas,therefore,theymust
actaccordingtotheflowofSwaraslikeSushumna.
101. The active lunar Swara can act even as an antidote to poison. The active solar Sara is beneficial for
bringingthepowerfulunderthecontrol.WhilethethirdSwara(Sushumna)bestowsliberation.Thus,one
Godhasthreefoldfunctionsandexistence.
102.Thenadismustflowaccordingtothenatureofwork(s)tobeperformedthroughoutdayandnight.Ifthe
Swarasaremadetoflowasperthenatureofworke.g.thenlunarSwaraforauspiciousworkandSolar
Swaraforinauspiciousthensuccessinallventuresisassured.
103. While performing worship, penance, and other stable and permanent actions and giving longlasting
results, while wearing jewellery, starting journey to faroff lands, while performing one dharma(s)
throughout four stages of life namely Brahmcharya (celibacy), Grahastha (house holders life),
Vanaprastha (Going to jungle, mountain or far off land to lead a spiritual life/ and Sanyara (formal
declarationrenunciationofworldandtheperformanceofritualsattachedtherewith)andwhilecollecting
theIdanadiprovidesoptimumresults.
104.Whilediggingpondsandwell,diggingapole,consecrating(ritualistically)theimage/idolofadeity,giving
donation,journeying,marrying,wearingclothes,jewellery,andotherdecorativearticles,theflowofidais
beneficial.
105. Performing activities pertaining to peaceestablishment, acquiring nourishment from divine herbs and
chemicals, meeting ones master, befriending someone, doing business activities, and collecting food
grains,idaisauspicious.

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106.Whileenteringanewhouse,doingservice,sowingandfarming,doingauspiciousdeeds,formingalliances
andtreaties,andwhileleavingforajourney,Idaisauspicious.
107. For starting studies or research, seeing brothers and relatives in birth and death, in dharmic deeds, for
gettingspiritualinvitation(Deeksha),forperfectingonesmantra,Idaisthebest.

108. For learning Sutras (verses) pertaining to the Science and knowledge of time (past, present and future),
bringingcattleandpetstohome,treatingincurableanddeadlydisease,andaddressingonesmaster.
109.Mountinganelephantorahorse,tyingthem(orputtingthemintheirstables),learningtheartofarchery,
doingcharitableservices,collectingwealth.
110. Singing, playing musical instruments, dancing, studying the art of dance, drama, and other aesthetic
activities,enteringacityorvillage,applyingtilak,buyingland.
111. Facilitating, helping, pacifying the ones having sorrows, sufferings, fever, ailments or who are
unconscious,interactingwithrelativesandmaster(s)andforcollectingwoodandgrains.
112.OParvati!Idaisalsobeneficialforwomensdentaldecoration,forthearrivalofrain,forworshippingGuru,
andforremovingtheeffectsofpoison.
113.TheactslikepracticeofyogaareespeciallyfruitfulduringtheflowofIda.Butsuchactsmustbeavoided
if fire, air or ether elements are active and flowing therewith Ida (The above mentioned acts are fruitful
duringtheflowofIdaonlyifearthandwaterelementsarealsoactive).
114.AllgoodactsduringdayandnightfructifyduringtheflowofIda.Infact,thelunarSwaraisbestfordoing
allauspiciousactivities.
115. While learning or teaching cruel knowledges and arts, while meeting women and prostitutes (for sexual
purposes),boardingalargeship,pingalaflowisbeneficial.
116. It is beneficial for wicked acts like drinking Sura (wine), practicing difficult vir (tantric) mantras and
performingsuchkindofworship,destroyingthecountry(enemy)inastateofunrest,andpoisoningthe
enemy.
117.Practicingthescriptures,journeying,sellingorbuyingcattle,makingbricks,woodandjewellerybycutting
grindingandpolishing.
118. Practicing the use of weapons, yantras, and tantra, climbing a fort or a mountain summit, gambling,
stealing,whilemountingandcontrollinganelephant,horse,achariotandothervehicles.
119.Whileexercising,performingsixactsofblackmagiclikeMaranandUchchatan(killingandemotionally
destabilizing the enemy through rituals), while overcoming the extraterrestrial beings like ghosts,
Yakshas and Yakshinis (demigods), Vetal (evil spirits), and the effects of poison, Pingala in
auspicious.
120.Whilekeepingadonkey,camel,buffalo,whilemountinganelephantorahorse,whilecrossingariveror
pond, taking medicines, healing one self or others, and while writing, alphabets Pingala (solar) nadi is
thebest.
121. The acts like Maran black, Mohan, Stambhan Uchachatan (killing, enchanting, paralyzing,
respectively, via black magic), controlling others by rituals of black magic, inspiriting, attracting, being
enraged,givingdonations,andbuyingandselling.
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122.Attractingevilspirits,bearingmalice,gettingridofenemies,usingswordwhilebattlingtheenemy,having
sensualpleasures,meetingtheking,eating,bathing,performingformalandbehaviouraltasksanddoing
outstandingandshiningdeedsisbestaccomplishedduringtheflowofPingala.
123.Thewisemustperformtheactslikeeating,pleasingthesenses,activatingtheappetite,womanizing,and
sleepingduringthesolarSwaraflow.
124. All kinds of harsh, cruel, deeds involving versatility and dynamism are successful during the flow of
Pingalanadi.
125.Ifida(lunar)SwaraflowsduringonemomentandPingala(Solar)Swaraflowsduringthesecondthensuch
a flow of Swaras is called Sushumna flow. Know and remember that such destroys the fruit of all
activities.
126.ThefireofdestructionissaidtoberesidingintheSushumnanadi.Knowittobethepoison,destroyerof
alltheactions.
127.IfIdaandPingalanadisflowirregularlyviolatingtheirflowthentheconsequencesarisingtherefromare
inauspiciouswithoutanydoubt.
128.WhentheSwaraflowthroughIdaatonemomentandthroughPingalaattheotherthensuchasequence
offlowissaidtobeadverse.OGodessofboons,duringsuchtimetheundesiredresultsforallactivities
ensue.
129. The wise say that the simultaneous flow of both the Swaras is like the effects of poison. All actions,
whether auspicious or inauspicious, good or bad, right or wrong are to be avoided during such times as
theyarenotsuccessful.
130. The question of life and death, profit and loss, victory and defeat and such subjects must be forgotten
duringtheadverseflowofSwaras(Sushumna).Duringsuchtimeonemustmeditateandrememberonly
theGodofUniverse.
131.Theactslikecontemplation,prayertoGod,meditation,andyogaaretobeperformedatsuchtimes.Rest
oftheactivities(pertainingtoprofitorloss,andselfishnessandselfinterestaretobeavoided).
132. If the Sushumna Swaras is intermingled with the flow of Pingala then both blessing and cursing are
ineffective.
133. During the transition of Swaras and tatwas no work, with the exception of charitable deeds involving
possessionofmerit,istobedone.
134. During the flow of irregular Swara one must not even mentally think of doing anything regarding travel.
Travelisperilousandhazardousatsuchtime,andmayresultevenindeath,havenodoubtsaboutit.
135. If the breath in lunar Swara flows towards front and upwards and right then it is must be considered as
(Poorna)acompleteSwara.IftheSwarabreathinSolarSwaraisgoingdown,backward,andrightthen
itistobeconsideredasPoorna(complete)SolarSwara.OtherwisetheSwarasaresaidtobeempty.
This knowledge of discerning the full (poorna) and empty (rikta) Swara must be possessed by the
wise.
136. If a messenger arrives from left, front, or higher (upper) sides during the lunar Swara flow and from
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137.IfoneremainswithoutfoodduringtheflowofadversenadiSushumna,andifinsuchastateheacquires
complete absorption with the element that is subtlest and beyond the beyond, then such merging is
knownasSandhyabythewise.
138.AspertheSwardodayaScience,theVedasarenotthecelebratedandrenownedtexts,asweknowthem.
That, which actively aids the realization of and absorption with supreme soul Paramatman is the real
Veda.
139.SandhyaisjustnotSandhi(meeting)ofday&night.Whenthepreviouslyerraticpranastartstoflowin
Sushumnanadi,thenitistherealSandhi.
140.ODevaofDevas,Mahadeva!Oredeemerofthewholeuniverse!Dotellmeaboutthesecretknowledge
thatyoukeepinyourheart.
141. There is no ishtadevata (cherished form of God) except the Science of Swara. The yogi who is
engrossedintheSadhanaofknowingthisscienceisthesupremeyogi.
142.Thecreationemanatesfromthefiveelementsandintothemitdissolves.Therefore,thefiveelementsare
supreme.Godaloneisbeyondthem.
143. Through perfection in Yoga and from the Siddhies (supernatural powers) granted there from, the yogis
must know and comprehend the name of these five elements. An expert in Swarodaya Science can
knowanddifferentiatethewickedpersonfromtheirsigns.
144. The person who has realized and seen this universe to be constituted by the five elements namely
earth,water,fire,airandotheristobeworshipped.
145.Thebodiesofallthebeingsinalllokas(planesofexistence)arenotmadeofdifferentelements(butof
samefivebasicelements).Butthereisadifferenceinconstitutionofnadis.
146. O Beautiful Godess! The rise of five elements in right and left Swaras has been described previously.
Nowlisten,asIdescribetheeightfoldScienceofTatwas(elements).
147.1stly,thenumberofelements2ndly,thesandhis(junctionandconjunctionofbreaths)3rdly, the signs of
Swarasand4thlytheplaceofSwaras.
148. The 5th part is colour and form of syllabus, 6th is prana, 7th relates to taste, in 8thsection we have the
signsandsymptomsofthemovementoftattwas.
149.Inthisway,eighttypesofpranavayupervadetheuniverse.Olotuseyedgoddess,nothingisbeyondthe
knowledgeofSwaras.
150. By all means, the Swara must be watched and monitored right from the start of day. This yoga is
deployedbytheyogistoescapethegrindsoftime.
151.Blocktheearswiththumbs,closethetwonostrilswiththemiddlefingers,closethemouthwithringand
littlefingers,andpresstheeyesgentlywiththeforefingers/indexfinger.(PracticeShanmukhiMudra)
152.Bydoingthis,theknowledgeofallfiveelements,likeearthetc.comessequentiallybycarefulobservation
and awareness. The earth appears yellow, water white, fire red, air dark black, and the sky appears
multihuedandstrangelycoloured.
153. Please breathe while looking at a mirror. The wise can acquire the knowledge of different tattwas by
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observingtheshapeandpatternformedonthemirrorbythewatervapoursofbreath.
154.Iftheshapeformedonmirrorisasquareorquadrangleitindicatesearthelement,crescentmoon indicates
water,atriangleindicatesfire,andacircleindicatesair.
155. Earth element flows in the middle of breath, the breath endowed with water flows downwards, the
swara/breathenmeshedwithfireflowsupwardsandairflowsslant,atanangle,thebreathendowedwith
etherflowsinboththeSwaras.
156. Earth is yellow coloured, water white coloured, fire red, air cloudblue, ether is multicoloured (having all
colours).
157. Fire is located in the shoulders, of a human, the air element resides at the root of navel, earth in the
knees,waterelementintheendpartoffeet,andetherelementresidesinthehead.
158.Theearthelementissweetintaste,waterastringent,firestasteispungent,airelementtaste,sour, while
etherelementisbitterintaste.
159. The length of breath while the flow of active air element is eight fingers(thickness) breath (angula) fire
elementfourangulaslongthelengthofbreathinearthelementistwelveangulas(finger)andthewater
elementsixteenangulaslong.
160.Theupwardflowofbreathwhilethefireelementisactiveisdeadlythedownwardofbreathwhenwateris
activeelementbestowspeacetheslantandangularflowofbreathduringactiveairelementisgoodfor
the rites of black magic (like Uchchatan) the middle ward flow of breath in earth element is good for
paralyzing enemies and evil forces by black magical rites (Stambhan) the effect of active ether
elementisnormal.
161. The acts involving steady, permanent, and longlasting results get fructified if performed during active
earthelementduringtheriseofwaterelementmovingworkis(involvingversatilityandgrantingfleeting
results) give success during the predominance of fire element harsh, difficult, demanding, and cruel
tasks provide success during air actions like killing via black magic (Maran) and making someone
emotionallyunstableornervous(Uchchatan).
162.Whilethepredominanceofetherelementisthere,nowork,exceptthepracticeofYogaSadhana,isto
bedone.Otherwise,allactionsaresuretobefruitlessandprovidingnull/zeroresults.
163. The rise of Earth and water elements, bestows success fire gives death active air elements brings
destructionactivenessofetherresultsinfailure.Theknowersofscienceoftattwasmustknowthis.
164. When earth element is active the profit gets delayed when water is active there is immediate success
lossanddestructionensueduringtheflowofairandfireelements,ethercausesfruitlessactions.
165.ThesignsofpredominanceofearthelementinaSwaraareitsyellowhue,slowmotion,downwardmotion
tillthechin,heavyanddeepsound,andwarmtemperature.Itendowssuccessinallsteadyworks.
166.Thebreathhavingapredominanceofwaterelementisdownwardflowing,heavyanddeepsounded,fast
flowing,coolintemperatureandhasalengthofsixteenangulas(fingers).
167. The Swara / breath which is very hot, flowing in a circular motion & upward moving is having a pre
dominance of the fire element and has a length of four fingers. It is suitable only for performing harsh
andcruelactions.
168. The Swara that is somewhat cold and somewhat hot, dark in colour, having a length of eight angulas,
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andhavingobliquemotionhasapredominanceofair.Itbringssuccessindynamic,versatileactivities.
169. The breath possessing the qualities of all elements in a balanced proportion is predominated by ether
element.ThiselementbestowssuccesstotheyogisintheirYoga.
170. The earth element is yellow in colour, quadrangular shaped, flowing in the middle, and sweet in taste, it
extendsuptotwelveangulasandprovidessensualpleasures.
171.Thewaterelementiswhitecoloured,crescentmoon,shaped,astringentintaste,wet,havingalengthof
sixteenangulas,andisauspiciousandprofitgiving.
172.Thefireelementisredcoloured,triangularlyshaped,pungentintaste,upward,moving,radiatinglight,and
hasalengthoffourangulas.
173. The air element is bluecoloured, circular in shape, sour in taste, having an erractic and slant/oblique
motionandiseightangularslong.
174. The ether element is unknowable and inaccessible due to its omni presence, unconquerable speed,
colour,shape,andtaste.Itprovidessalvation(moksha)andrendersallotherpursuitsfruitlesswhenit
flows.
175.EarthandWaterareauspiciouselements.TheFireelementgivesmixedresults.AirandEthercancause
lossanddeathstopersons.
176.ThedomainofEarthelementisfromEasttoWestFireresidesintheSouthdirection,theabodeofAiris
intheNorththeEtherelementissituatedinthecentreofalldirections.
177.IftheearthorwaterelementsgetactivatedduringtheflowoflunarSwara(Ida)then,undoubtedly,thereis
successinauspiciousarts.

IfthefireelementisactiveinSolarSwara(Pingala)thenthereisassuredsuccessinharshandcruel
activities.
178.Theflowofearthelementduringthedayandwaterelementduringthenightisbeneficial.Deathensues
duringtheriseoffireelement.TheflowofAirelementresultsinlossanddestruction.Etherelementmay
causelossofdwellingplaceduetofire.
179.Forthequestionsregardingvictoryinlife,profit,farming,wealthaccumulation,themeaningofmantras,
questionsrelatedtowarandtravelearthelementisconsideredtobeauspicious.
180. During the earth elements predominance the enemy is stationary and immobile in water element the
enemyiscomingduringairtheenemywillgoinanotherdirectionandduringfiretheenemyisthereto
destroyandkillyou.
181. If someone questions you during the predominance of earth then he has some basic materialistic
concernsinmind,ifwaterorairispredominantthenthequestionersconcernareforfellowhumanbeings
and creatures, if fire is active then he hasconcern with metals , stones and such articles. If ether is
predominantthenthemindofthequestionerisfreeofallworries.
182. During the flow of earth the questioner is worried about the creatures having more than two legs. During
Water and Air he is concerned about human beings, during the Fire element he is worried about his
cattle,andduringEtherheisworriedaboutorganismswithnofeetandlegs.
183.IntherightSolarSwaraMars,Sun,SaturnandNeptune(Rahu)residerespectivelyinFire,Earth,water
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andAirelements.
184. In the lunar swara Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus dwell, respectively, in water, Earth, Air and Fire
elements.Theabovementionednineplanetsfacilitateinthesuccessofeachendeavour.
185. As per this science, Earth signifies Mercury, Water is Moon, Fire is Sun and Mars is Saturn and Air is
Rahu(Neptune).
186.IfaquestionrelatedtotravelisaskedandtheRahuresidesintheairelementofactiveSolarSwarathen
knowthatthetraveleriscommutingfromoneplacetoanother.
187.Ifaquestionregardingthereturnofatravelerisaskedwhilewaterelementisactivethenthetravelerison
hiswaytoreturn,ifEarthelementisactivethenthetravelerisatthesameplace.Duringthedominance
of Air the traveler is somewhere else ( a place different to the destination). If fire is dominant then
considerhimtobedead.
188. During the dominance of Earth element the questioner wants to enquire about plants, trees. If the water
elementisdominantthenhewantstoenquireaboutauspiciousworks.Duringfireelementthequestionin
mind will be regarding metals and such substances. During ether he does not want to know about
anything.
189.Ifduringtheflowofearthandwaterelementsinbodysomeoneasksabouttheconditionofapersonwho
has migrated to another place then know it that the migrant is satisfied, well nourished, having sensual
pleasures(likesexandgames)victorious,andhappy.
Iffireorairisflowingthenconsiderthemigranttobeinlethargyorfever.
190. If the question is asked during the dominance of Ether element then know that the migrant is dead or
nearingendofhislife.
SomustthepractionersoftheartofTattwaSadhanaknowtheanswersofthequestionsaskedtothem,
asperdominanceofelements.
191. In East, West, South and North the Earth , Water, Fire and air elements are powerful and dominant,
respectively.
OriginoftheHumanBody.
192.OBoonBestowingGoddess!Knowthatthisbodyisbutaconstitutionoffiveelements.
193.ThefiveattributesofEarthelementarebones,flesh,skin,nadisandhairofthisbody.EventheVedanta
substantiatesthis.
194.Thefiveattributesofwaterelement(inhumanbody)aresemen/ova,blood,marrow,urine,andsaliva.
TheBrahmGyanishavesaidthis.
195.ThefiveattributesoffireasperBrahmGyanisarehunger,thirst,sleep,effulgenceandlethargy.
196. The five attributes of air as per the Brahm Gyanis are running , walking , secretion of glands,
contractionandexpansion.
197. The five attributes of Ether as mentioned by the Brahm Gyanis are love or attachment, jealousy or
malice,shyness,fear,andpassionatebonding.

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198.Inthehumanbodytheearthelementis50Palas(Parts)waterin40Palas,Fire30Palas,Air20Palas,
andEther10Palas.(Palisaunitoftime,150palequalstoonehour.)
199. If the Earth elements flows in the active Swara then there is delayed profit. In water element one get
instantaneous benefit. The profit is meager in Air element . In the dominance of fire element even the
accomplishedgainswillbespoiled.
200.Earthhasfiveattributes,waterhasfour,firehasthree,airhastwo,andetherone.Everyonemustknow
thisproportionofelementsattributes.
201. Various types of Swaras produced during the dominance of Earth element like producing hissing and
sibilantnoise,brokensound,tornsound,anddownwardsoundgrantresultsinallworks.
202. The nakshatras (constellations) of Earth element are Dhanishtha (Delphini), Rohini (Aldebaran),
Jyestha (Antares), Anuradha (Scorpionis) , Shravana (Aquitae) , Abhijit(Vega), and Uttarashada
/Uttarakhada(Sagigtari).

203.OBeloved!Thenakshatrasofwaterelementarepoorvashadha/Poorvakhada(Sagittari),Aashelesha
(Hydarae) , Moola (Scorpionis), Aardra (Betelgeuse), Revati (Piscium), Uttaraabhaadrapaada
(Andromedae),andShatabhishaa(Aquarii).
204.OBeloved!TheconstellationsoffireareBharani(41/35Arietis),Krittikaa(Tauri),Pushya(Cancri),
Maagha(Regular),Poorvaphalguni(Leonis)Poorvabhaadrapaada(pegasi),andSwati(Bootis).
205. The constellations of Air element are Vishaakhaa (Librae), Uttaraaphaalguni (Lionis) , Hasta (corvi),
Chitraa(Virginis),Punarvasu(Geminorium)and(MrighshiraaOrionis).
206.IfamessengersitstowardsthesideofactiveSwarawhileaskingaboutauspiciousorinauspiciousaffairs
thenallsuchaffairswillbesuccessfulandwillhaveapositivebearing.Ifhesitstowardsthesideofnon
activeswarathenalltheactionswillberenderedfruitless.
207. The answers to questions asked by someone regarding the success of any venture will be in negative
during the flow of solar Swara even if it is flowing in its full strength along with the dominance of
auspiciousandbeneficialelementsinit.
Conversely,theanswerstoquestionaskedregardingthesuccessofanyventurewillbeinaffirmative
duringtheflowofthelunarSwara.
208.LordShriRamaachievedvictoryduringtheflowofauspiciouselementsonly.Similarly,Arjunawasalso
victorious due to the dominance of favourable elements. All the Kauravaas were killed due to the
dominanceofunfavorableelements.
209.OnlybythegraceofGuru,orduetotheSanskaaras(inherenttendencies)frompreviouslivesdoesthe
desire and capacity to know the science of Tattwas arise in the hearts of a selected few possessing
goodsouls.
210.Lamisthebeejamantra(seedsound)oftheearthelement.Theformforconcentration/mediationon
earthelementisgoldenyellowincolour,squareinshape,andhavingapleasantsmell.Bymeditatingin
this way on earth element and, simultaneously, chanting the Lam bija mantra one gets lightness of
body.
211.ThebijaofMoonelementisVam.If,whilechantingVambijaoneconcentratesontheformofshining
crescentmoontheabilitytobearandovercomehungerandthirstisachieved.Also,onecanliveinwater
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foralongtimewithoutdrowning.
212.Byconcentratingonfireelementintheformofshimmering,shining,radiatingredtriangleand
chanting the beeja Ram one gets the ability to consume and digest huge quantities of food and
fluids.Onealsoachievestheabilitytobearexcessivetemperatures.

213.BymediatingonAirelementhavingadarkcircularform,alongwiththechantofYambijaonegetsthe
abilitytoflyintheskylikebirds.
214. Ham bija is employed to mediate on formless, multihued ether element. By meditating on it one
becomesomniscientandattainstheeightsupernaturalpowerslikeAnimaetc.
215. There is no greater wealth than the presence of an expert practitioner of Swara Yoga because, with the
knowledgeofSwarasallactionsbearfruitwithoutanyeffort.
TheDeviSaid
216. O God of all Gods, Mahadeva ! Please explain to me how does one acquire the knowledge of past,
presentandfuturethroughtheknowledgeofSwaras.
LordShivaSpoke:
217.OBeauty!WithouttheknowledgeofthescienceofSwarastheknowledgeaboutauspicious/inauspicious
acts like accumulation of wealth , victory, time , death etc. (and of the questions pertaining to them)
cannotbehad.
218.Inthetattwas(andtheirflow)doresideauspicious/inauspiciousdeeds,victoryanddefeat,abundance
andfamine/want.Hence,thetattwas(elements)arestatedtobethecauseofpast,presentandfuture.
DeviSpoke
219.ODevaofDevas,Mahadeva!Whatistheessenceofthisoceanofexistence(world)?Whoisthebest
friend and accomplice of humans in this world? Through what can all desires be fulfilled and all acts
accomplished?

LordShivaSpoke
220.OfairfacedGoddess!Pranaistheultimatefriend.Thereisnofriendorcompanionintheuniversebetter
thanprana.
DeviSpoke
221. How does the air element dwell in Prana ? How do the yogis discern the prana flowing in the tattwas
(elements)
LordShivaSpoke
222.Inthemetaphoricalcityofbody,airisthesecurityguard.Itslengthistenangulaswhileinhalationand
twelveangularduringexhalation.
223. While walking its length is twenty four angular, while running fortytwo, during sexual inter course its
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lengthissixtyfiveangulas,andhundredduringdeepsleep.
224. O Devi ! The length of prana is normally twelve angulas (fingers). While eating or vomiting it becomes
eighteen.
225. If, through the practice of yoga, a yogi is able to decrease the length of his breath (Prana) by one
angula he achieves desire lessness, the reduction of breath (prana) by two fingers grants bliss, by
reductionofthreeangulashegetsexualpower.
226. Reduction by four angulas gives the power that ones words materialize, reduction of breath by five
angulasgrantsthesupernaturalpowertoseealltheobjectsanywhereintheuniversereductionbysix
fingersgrantsthepoweroflevitationreductionbysevengrantsenormousspeed.
227.Reductionofpranabyeightangulasgrantseightsiddhis(supernaturalpowers),reductionbyninegrants
nine kinds of wealth (nidhis) ten provides ten different forms to the practioner reduction by eleven
fingersgrantsshadowlessness.
228.IftheyogiisabletoreducethelengthofthepranabytwelveangulasheattainsthestateofaHansaand
startsenjoyingtheblissofdrinkingthenectarofGanga.
TheyogiwhocanfillhiswholebodywithPranafromtoestoheadtofingernailsdoesnotrequirefoodand
drinkforsurvival.

229.Thus,thedetailedtechniqueofapplicationofthescienceofpranahasbeenmentioned.Itgrantssuccess
everywhereandalways.ItcanbeknownthroughGurusinstructionsonly.Noknowledgeofscripturesis
required(astheywontsuffice).
230.If,bychance,thelunarswaraisnotflowinginthedawntimeandSolarSwaraisnotflowingatthetimeof
dusk.Thentheywilldefinitelyflowat12noonandmidnight,respectively.
231. Lunar Swara grants victory in battles in / with far off countries. Solar Swara in nearby lands. To ensure
success, one must start or move out of house by putting forward the same foot which corresponds to
thatsideofactiveSwara.
232. Lunar Swara grants success and happiness in auspicious activities like starting a journey, marriage, or
enteringacity(suchactsmustbeperformedduringtheflowofLunarSwaraIda).
233.Ifbyonesgoodfortuneoneisblessedwiththeflowandactivationofthepresidingdeitiesofadirection
alongwiththeswarathatcorrespondstothoseelementsintheirattributes,thenhecanevenparalyze
the whole army of enemies by a mere hissing of his / her breath. He / she wont get trouble and
tribulationseveninBaikuntha,theabodeofLordVishnu.
234.OnewhocontinuouslyrecitesthemantraJivamRakshaandmakesthevibrationscausedbythisMantra
clothhiswholebodyduringawarsurvivesthewarvictoriously.Heevenconquersthewholeearth.
235. One must undertake and perform journey for auspicious and peaceful activities during the flow of earth
andwaterelements.

Fordynamic,difficultandcruelactions,undertakejourneyduringtheflowofAirandfireelements.

JourneyingforanykindofactivityistobeavoidedduringtheflowofEtherelement.
236.Duringabattleorwaronemustholdtheweapononthesameside&withthesamehandthatcorresponds
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totheactiveSwara.Thisbestowsvictory.
237.BydrawinginandholdingPranainsidewhilemountinganyvehicleoneaccomplishesalldeeds.
238.IftheopponentsarmyisstandingtowardsthesideofShoonyaSwara(emptySwara)andonesownarmy
istowardspoornaSwara,thenvictoryinwarisassured.
239.IfonestartsonesjourneybyputtingforwardthefootthatcorrespondstoactiveSwarainthedirectionof
itspresidingdeity,onegetssuccess.
240. One must start the battle after performing the mudras (kata) only. By doing Sarpa Mudra, one gets
successinallactivities.
241.WhenaccomplishedwarriorsgotobattleduringeitherlunarorsolarSwarasflow,theygetvictoriousifthe
AirelementisflowingfullyinthoseSwaras.IftheEtherelementisactivethentheytastedefeat.
242. The one who fights a battle by drawing his prana till ear on the same side on which the active swara is
flowingalongwiththeairelementcannotbedefeatedevenbyLordIndra.
243. One, who draws in the prana till the ear towards the same side which corresponds to the active swara
whilethatSwarasairelementisactiveandflowing,conquersevenlordIndraKingofallDevas.
244. By safeguarding ones body from the attacks and blows of the enemies in this manner one cannot be
defeatedbypowerfulenemies.
245. One who produces sound from his / her thumb, tip of index finger, and the big toe during the battle that
bravewarriordefeatslakhsofenemies.
246. The warrior who leaves for battle during the predominance of air element in either Ida or Pingala,
safeguards(histerritoryfrom)allthefourdirections.
247. If a messenger speaks his desired thought at the time of inhalation then his words will be fulfilled. If he
speaksduringexhalationtheresultsarecontrary.
248.Alltheactions/deedspertainingtoprofit,gainetc.questionedoransweredatthetimeofinhalationget
accomplished.Theresultsarenegativeifthesameisasked/answeredduringexhalation.
249. A mans right Swara, and a womans left Swara are auspicious. During battle, kumbhaka (breath
retention)isgood.Thus,thethreenadishavethreedifferentmovementsandresults.
250.HowcantherebetheknowledgeofthescienceofSwaraswithouttheknowledgeanddifferentiationofthe
syllables ha and sa ? The living beings get victorious with the knowledge (through repetition ) of the
mantrasSohamandHamSa.
251.ByinhalingthroughtheclosedSwara(andretainingthebreathinside),onemustprotecttheactiveswara
(whichwillgrantvictoryifitisguarded).WithoutthistrickifonefightsabattlewithaclosedSwara,one
mightloseoneofthebodyorgansinthebattle.
252.Ifaquestionisaskedbysomeoneduringtheflowofsolarandlunarswaraandthequestionerisonthe
same side which corresponds to the active Swara then there is no affliction/injury to the body. If the
questionisaskedduringtheflowofSushumnaunderthesamecircumstancesthenthereisinjury.
253. During such question if earth element is active then one gets injured in stomach area, if water is active
theninthefootarea,incaseoffirethethighsareinjured,ifairisactivethenthehandsgettheinjury.
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254. If ether element is active then there is head injury. Thus, these five kinds of injuries during battle are
describedintheSwarashastra.
255.InlunarSwarathekingdefeatstheenemyandhisinvadingarmieswhilebeinginhisowncountry.During
solarswarasflowhedefeatstheenemyinthebattlefield(orinenemyscountry).
256.Ifthereisanydoubtregardingvictorythenchecktheflowofnadis.IfSushumnaflowsduringthebattle
thenthereisagravedangerfromtheenemy.
257.ByfacingthesamedirectionandfightinginthesamedirectionthatcorrespondstotheactiveSwaraones
victoryisassured.Thereisnoneedtothinkotherwise.
258. The invading armies of enemies is defeated and conquered if the lunar Swara of the general / King of
invadedcountryisflowing.
259.ThekingofinvadingarmyconquerstheGods,demons,andhumanifhebattlesduringtheflowofsolar
Swara.
260.TheinvaderisdefeatedduringthefloworLunarSwara.HeacquiresterritoryduringSushumnasflowand
isvictoriousduringtheflowofPingala.
261.DuringtheflowofPoornaSwaraifquestionregardingbattleisaskedbytwopersonsthenthefirsttoask
question is victorious while the second is conquered by his enemy. Whereas, during the flow of
ShoonyaSwaraifquestion/sregardingbattleisaskedbytwopersons,thefirsttoaskisconqueredand
captured,andthesecondtoaskthequestionisvictorious.
262.IfonegoestothebattlefieldduringtheflowofPoorna(fullyactive)Swarathenhis/herenemyescapes
fromthebattlefieldduringShoonya(closed)Swarahebattles.Iftheenemyiskeptbyhimtowardsthe
sideofshoonya(closed)Swarathentheenemydefinitelyiskilled.
263. If a questioner comes from the left side during the flow of Ida (lunar) nadi and asks question
regarding victory etc. then if the total sum of all the letters of that question in even (like 2,4,6 etc.)
then success is there. If the sum total of all the alphabets/letters is odd (1,3,5) then loss and defeat
occur.
264.Ifaquestionregardingbattle/warisaskedduringtheflowofIdathentheremustbeacompromise.Ifthe
questionisaskedduringPingalasflowthenbattlemusthappen.
265.Ifabattleisstartedduringtheflowofearthelementthentheresultofbattle(loss,defeat,victorygains)
willmoreorlessbeequalforboththesides.Victoryisassuredduringtheflowofwaterelement,during
the dominance of fire there is a loss of bodys organ, and during the dominance of air or ether death
ensues.
266.If,duetomentaldisturbance/incapacityor,foranyotherreason,onedoesnotknowabouttheflowofhis
Swara,hemustactinthefollowingmanner.
267.Withsinglemindedconcentrationonemustdropaflowerfromhishand.Thatsideofthebodywherethe
flowerlandsisthesideofPoorna(fullyactive)Swara.TheothersideisthesideofShoonyaSwara.
268.If,whilestandingorsitting,onedrawsinhisPranawithcompleteconcentrationandsteadinessofmindhe
issuccessfuleverywhereinalltheactivities.
269.Ifoneisstable,established,andfirm(i.e.meditatingintensely)duringtheflowofSushumnathendeath,
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time, various dangerous and horrible weapons, snakes, enemies, thieves, and any troubles and
tribulationsareunabletocauseanytroubletohim.
270.OnemustmediateupontheJiva(hisownselforatman).Uponitscreationrightfromthebeginning,to
its establishment in the human body via the support and movement of Vayu the air element. One
must be immersed in this play throughout, thoroughly and forever. By dong this, one is victorious in
gameoflife(i.e.attainsliberation).Thisgameisasdiceyasgambling.
271. All other kinds of power (even if multiplied trillion fold) are useless against the power of Swara. The
knowerofthescienceofSwaraisalwaysmorepowerfulinthisworldaswellasinthenext.
272.ThepoweracquiredviatheknowledgeofSwarasforkingsisequaltothousand,tenthousand,andeven
lakhs of other brave warriors. Whereas, the power acquired by Lord Indra and other gods through the
knowledgeofSwaraScienceismillionsoftimesmore.
273.Devisaid:OShivJi!youhavedescribedandexplainedthewaystoachievevictoryinwarsbetweenthe
humansonly.But,whataboutthewarwithYamatheGodofDeath?Howcanonesecurevictoryina
battlewithhim(Howcanonebecomeimmortal)?
274. Lord Shiva Said: By mediating upon God with onepointed mind while, simultaneously, perform
kumbhaka (breath retention) during the flow of Sushumna This kind of homa (Sacred offering)
bestowsthefulfillmentofalldesires,victory,andotherimmensegains.
275.FromtheinfiniteformlessGodhasthisworldofformsoriginated.BytherealizationofGod(throughthe
methodjustmentioned)oneperceivesthisworldofformsandshapesasformless,instantaneously.
276.Devisaid:Youhavejustmentionedthetechniquesforsecuringvictorywithmenandyama(Death,or
god of death). Now, O God of all Gods and Goddesses please describe the science and art of
enchantingandbewitchment.
277.LordShivareplied:TheRishishavesaidthatifawomanslunarSwaraisinhaledandpulledbyaman
throughhissolarSwaraandretainedinhisanahataChakraheartsspacethenthatwomanremains
underthespellofthatmanthroughoutherlife.
278.WhosoeverputshisactiveSwaraintheactiveSwaraofawomanandtheninhalesheractiveSwarawith
hisactiveSwaraandtherebyputsitintohisanahataChakracontrolsthesoulofthatwoman.
279.AmanwhodrinkstheSushumnaSwaraofaladywhilesheisasleepduringthelastthreehoursofnight,
captivatesher.
280.IfamangiveshislunarSwaratoawomanafterherSushumnaSwarahasendedwhile,simultaneously,
chanting,theeightsyllablemantra(OmNamoNarayana)enchantsthatwoman.
281. If a man drinks the lunar Swara of a lady with his solar Swara while she is asleep or while having,
intercourse,ormakinglovehebecomesasattractiveascupid.
282.Duringsexualintercourseifamanssolarswaraandawomanslunarswaraareunited,orifheuniteshis
lunarswarawithawomanssolarswara,thenhecanenchantevenahundredwomen.
283.Iftherelationoccursbetweenamanandwomanatoddno.oftimes(3,7,9)whileawomanslunarswara
andmanssolarswaraareflowingandunitedthenthewomanbecomesundercontrol.Also,iftheactis
doneatevenno.of(2,4,6)timeswhenawomanssolarSwaraandamanslunarSwaraareflowingand
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284.WhilesuckinginherlunarorsolarSwaralikeasnakeifamansimultaneouslykissesherhalfopenlotus
likelipsrepeatedlythensheiscaptivated.
285.Themanmustkeeponkissingthewomanonherlotuslipstillshefallsasleep.Later,whenshejustgets
up,hemustkissherthroatandeyes.
286.OSupremeGoddess!Byfollowingthesetechniquesthelustfulmancancaptivateandbewitchallwomen.
This method of enchantment and captivation of women must not be disclosed to anyone. This is my
command.
287. If the sexual intercourse is performed on the fifth day after the menstrual cycle, while a womans lunar
SwaraandmanssolarSwaraisflowing,thenasoncanbeconceived.
288.Afterthemenstrualcycle,ifduringtheflowofwaterorearthelementstheherbShankhballimixedin
cows milk is taken by a woman then she must pray three times to her husband for granting her
pregnancy.
289.If,afterthemenstrualcycleisover,thewomantakestheShankhballidrinkafterbathing,shegivesbirth
toasonwhoisveryhandsome,goodlooking,andbraveasalion.
290.IfthesolarSwaraflowsafterSushumnaandthesexualintercourseisperformedthenacrippledandugly
sonisconceived.
291.Afterthemenstrualcycleisover,ifsexualintercourseisperformedduringdayornightonoddnumbered
days (1,3,5,7 etc.) while the males solar Swara and females lunar swara alongwith fire element is
active,thenevenabarrenwomanwillgetachild.
292. If the act is performed at the beginning of fertile period while the solar swara of husband and the lunar
swaraofwifeisflowingthenevenaninfertilewifeisalsoblessedwithason.
293.Ifthehusbandsolarswaraisflowingatthebeginningoftheintercourseandtheactendswiththeflowof
lunarswarainthehusbandthenallexceptthelucklessonesareblessedwithason.
294.ifaquestionisaskedregardingchildbirthduringtheflowoflunarnadiIdathenonegetsadaughterifthe
questionisaskedduringtheflowofPingalathenasonisborn.IftheSushumnaisflowingthenthereis
miscarriage.
295.Iftheearthelementispredominantduringthetimeofquestionthenadaughterisborn,ifwaterelementis
dominantthenasonisborn,ifairdominatesthenagirlchild,iffirethenthereisabortionormiscarriage,
ifetheranimpotentoreunuchisborn.
296.Whilequestioningaboutchildbirthifthelunarswaraisflowingthenagirlchildisborn,ifsolarswaraflows
a son is born, in Sushumna, an eunuch is born. If the messenger/questioner is towards the side of
PoornaSwara,thenasonwillbeborn.
297.OBeauty!ifthequestionisaskedduringShoonya(Void)Swarathenthereisnochild,duringtheflowof
bothswarastwinsareborn,duringmixedandalternatingswarasthereismiscarriage.Suchismentioned
bytheknowersofthisscience.
298.Ifthechildisconceivedduringthedominanceofairelement,thechildwillbeofmelancholydispositionif
heisconceivedduringthedominanceofwaterelementthenhebecomesfamousandprosperous during
fire either abortion will take or the child will be shortlived. If earth is predominant then a prosperous,
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299. If a childs conception takes place during the dominance of water then the child born will be wealthy,
happy,hedonistic,andfortunate.Duringether,thereisamiscarriage.
300. During the predominance of earth element, a virtuous and good child will be born. If water is dominant
thenagirlchildisborn.Duringthedominanceofotherelementsthereiseithermiscarriageorabortionor
elsethechilddiessoonafterbirth.
301 If, suddenly, the lunar swara flows during the flow of solar swara or viceversa then one must ask about
the consequence from the Guru only. The Vedas and crores of other Shastra are of no avail in this
regard.
302.ThewiseyogimustreflectabouttheelementsduringthefirstdayofthebrighterfortnightChaitra(March&
April)monthatthemorningtimebeforedawn,whenthesunmovestowardsnorth.
303.Ifatsuchtimetheearth,water,orairelementisdominantalongwiththeflowoflunarSwarathentherewill
beanabundanceofwheatandgoodgrainsduringthatyear.
304.Iffireoretherelementisactiveatthattimethenthereinafearofgreatsufferingduetofamineandfood
shortage. Thus, one must calculate the results of the forthcoming days, months and years in advance
throughthetatwas.
305TheSushumnanadiiscruelandadverseforallactivities.Ifoneperformsanykindofactivityduringits
flow (except yoga Sadhna), he inevitably suffers affiliations like destruction of country, epidemics,
sorrows,sufferings,etc.
306.TheknowersoftatwamustexaminetheswarasduringsunstransitionintotheconstellationofAries.And
theymustpredicttheyearsforthcomingeventsaccordingly.
307.Iftheearthorwaterelementispredominantduringthistimethentheresultsareauspicious.Iffire,air,or
etherelementisdominantthentheresultsareinauspicious.Thus,onemustcalculatetheproceedingsof
days,months,andyeartocome.
308. If the earth element is active and dominant during this time then there will be an abundance of food,
superiorfarming,greateryield,prosperity,andoveralldevelopmentofthecountry.
309 If on this day the water element is active then there are excellent rains, abundant food, freedom from
disease,happiness,prosperityandabundanceoffoodgrains.
310 The dominance of fire elements foretells famine, destruction of ones nation, destruction of foodgrains,
andscantyrainfall.
311IfduringsunstransitionintoAriestheairelementsisactivethenitforetellstrouble,calamity,destruction
bybothnaturalandmanmadedisasters,fear,andscantyrainfall.
312Iftheetherelementdominatesatthattimethenthereisawantofhappiness,foodgrainsetc.
313IfoneinhalesthePoornaSwaraatthattimethenthereisaproductionoffoodgrains.Ifthesolarorlunar
swaraisflowingerraticallyorirregularlythenthestoringoffoodgrainsisbeneficialbecausetherewillbe
anacuteshortageoffoodgrains.
314 If the fire element is active along with the flow of solar swara and also the ether element seems to be
getting activated during the suns transition into Aries, then one must start storing foodgrains because
therewillbesteepinflationinpricewithintwomonths.

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315 If, during this time, the solar Swara flows at night and the lunar Swara in the morning alongwith the
dominanceofeitherair,fire,oretherelements,thenhelllikeconditionsprevailonearthitself.
QuestionregardingDisease
316 If a question is asked regarding disease and during questioning the earth element is active then the
diseaseiscausedbythebadkarmasinthepreviousbirth.Ifwaterisactivethenthediseaseiscaused
by the imbalance of Kapha dosha (cough humour) in the body. If fire is dominant then the disease is
causedbytheGoddessShakiniresidingin/nearbypatientsvillageorhillssurroundingit,oritiscaused
duetotheunhappydeceasedancestors.
317 If the questioner initially sits on the side of the Shoonya(closed) Swara and then shifts towards the
poorna(active)Swarathenevenapersonindeepcomawillsurvive.
318 If somebody questions regarding the disease while sitting towards the Poorna Swara then the patient
thoughafflictedbymanydiseaseswillsurvive.
319IfaquestionercomesduringSolarSwaraandsaysaterriblething(regardingpatientsdisease)thenalso
hewillsurvive.Suchistheresultwhilethelunarswaraisflowing.
320Iftheimageofthepatientisaccuratelyvisualizedbyanswerer(asperthedescriptionofquestioner)andif
getsstabilizedinhismindthenthepatientsurvives.
321IfthequestionerasksaboutthewellbeingofapatientwhilethesolarorlunarSwaraoftheanswereris
justenteringhisbodyandifthequestionerisfacingthepeoplesittingtherethenthepatientgetswell.
322IfthequestionersstandinglevelisbelowthelevelofJivangaoftheanswererthenthepatientsurvives.
Otherwiseconsiderhimdead.
323Ifthequestionersitstowardstheshoonyanadi(closedswara)anduttersconfusingwords,andappears
inaconfusedstate,andtheswaraisflowingerraticallythenadverseresultsaretobeexpected.
324 If the prana of the answerer is flowing in the lunar swara and the questioner is sitting towards the solar
swaratheninspiteofbeingsurroundedbyhundredsofdoctorsthepatientwilldie.
325 If the questioner is sitting towards left and the answerers solar swara is flowing then the patient (about
whomthequestionisasked)diesevenifLordShivahimselfcomesandtriestosavehim.
326Ifoneelementflowserraticallythendiseasecomes.Iftwoelementsflowerraticallythenonehastoface
separationfromfriends,brothers,andrelatives.
IftheSwarasflowirregularlyforamonththendeathensues.
Kalaprakarnam
327.Thewisescholarsmustexaminethepossibilityofdeathbycheckingtheflowofairintheswarasatthe
beginningofamonth,fortnight,andyear,respectively.
328. The lamp of human body which is made of five elements, is nourished by the oil of breath (Lord Shiva)
andthePrana(lifeforce)isguardedbySun(Swaras)viaair.
329. A person who guards his solar breath through Prananayama (breath control) throughout the day and
releasesitafterthesunsetlivesforquitealongduration.

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330. Person who does this yoga Sadhana is blessed with nectar flowing from the bindu charka and he
becomesimmortal.
331. A person who prevents the solar and lunar swaras from flowing during the day and night, respectively,
inevitablybecomesaperfectedyogi.
332.Ifthesameswaraflowsthroughoutthedayandnightthensuchpersondieswithinthreeyears.
333.IftheSolarSwaraofapersonflowsfortwoconsecutivedaysandnightsincessantlythenhedieswithin
twoyears.Suchhasbeensaidbyknowersoftattwas(prophets).
334.Theseprophetssaythatifthesameswaraflowsforthreeconsecutivedaysandnightsthensuchperson
dieswithinanyear.
335. If the solar swara of a person flows during the day and his lunar swara flows at the night, continuously
thenknowthathewillbedeadinsixmonthstime.
SignsofimpendingDeath
336.Onemustobservethereflectionofsuninabronzepotfilledwithwater.Ifthereflectionofsunisseencut,
missing or fading towards the south then death comes in six months ( for the observer), if seen cut,
fading,ormissingtowardswesterndirectionthendeathcomesinthreemonthsifineastdeathcomes
within one month if the suns reflection seems to have a hole in its centre then the observer will die
withintendaysifsunappearstobecoveredwithsmokethentheobserverdiesonthesameday.The
omniscientsageshavesaidthis.
Symptomsofthemessenger
337. If the messenger who has come to ask about the well being of a patient is wearing a red, saffron or
black coloured clothes, and he has an oily shaven head, broken teeth , along with a rope, giving
completeanswerstoquestions,hisbodysmearedwithashandembershavinganoose,skull,orpestle
inhand,orifhecomesduringthesunsetandhesitstowardsthesideofShoonyaSwarathenbelieve
thatthepatientissurroundedwithdeath.
338.Ifaperson,whoissad,suddenlybecomesalrightandstartsgettingexcitedthenknowthatheisshowing
signsofdelirium.
339.NowIwilldescribeindetailthesymptomsalongwiththeireffectsinapersonwhosebodyisgettingcold
andhistemperamentgettingerratic.
340. A person to whose ears wicked words appear pleasant and pleasant words wicked repents later on and
dies.
341.Ifsomeonesforcefulexhalationthroughthenoseiscoldandhisforcefulexhalationthroughmouthishot
asfirehewillsurelydieeveniftheforemostdoctorofmedicineistryingtosavehim.
342. A person to whose eyes even one of these is invisible his own tongue, sky, pole star, the milky way
galaxy,thestarArundhati,Moon,Venus,Agatsya,routeofgodsthenknownheisdefinitelygoingtodie.
SignsofDeath
343. One who cannot see the halo of the rising sun, halo of moon, and sees fire sans radiance dies within
elevenmonths.

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344.Onewhowhilesleepingorawakeseeshumanexcreta,goldorsilverinapondwilllivefortenmonths.
345.Apersonwhoseesgoldandglowinglampsasblackcoloured,andtowhoseeyesallthebeingsappear
disfigureddiesinninemonths.
346. If a fat person suddenly becomes thin and viceversa, if a dark complexioned man suddenly becomes
glitteringlikegold,ifbravebecomestimid,piousbecomesimpious,mentallycalmmanbecomesfickle
mindedthenhediesineightmonths.
347.Ifsomeonefeelspaininthepalmofthehand,attherootofthetongue,ifhisbloodbecomesbalckishin
colour,orifhefeelstoomuchofpainwhilebeingprickedbysharpobjectthensuchpersondieswithin
sevenmonths.
348.Ifthethreemiddlefingersofhanddonotbend,ifthethroatgetsdrywithoutsickness,andheasksstupid
questionsthenhisageissixmonthsmore.
349.Apersonwhocannotremembertheactsdonebyhiminpastdiesinthefifthmonths.
350.Onewhoseeyesaredevoidoflightandwhosebotheyesfeelpaindiesafterfourmonths.
351.Ifsomeonedoesnotfeelanypainonthepressingofhisteeth,gumsandtesticleshehasanageofthree
monthsmore.
352. Now I will describe in brief the ways to calculate the proximity or distance of death as per Shivagam
(ShivasScripture)
353 After going alone to a lonely jungle and keeping sun behind ones backside one must singlemindedly
concentrateonthethroatareaofhisshadow.
354.ThenonemustlooktowardstheskyandchantthemantraHrimParabrahmaneNamahonehundredand
eighttimes.Doing,thusoneseestheformofLordShiva.
355. The form of Lord Shiva, thus seen, is pure white like crystal. Lord Shiva appears to the practitioner in
myriad other forms. If such practitioner continues this practice for six months becomes the master of
living beings. If he continues till two years then he himself might become lord Shiva the lord of
creation,preservation,anddestruction.
356. With regular practice he becomes the knower of past, present and future and he experiences
Paramananda(Supremeecstasy).Nothinginthisuniverseremainsimpossibleforhim.
357.IfsomeoneseestheformoflordShivaasdarkincolour,inaclearsky,hasanageofmeresixmonths.
Thereisnodoubtinthat.
358. If the form of Lord Shiva ( in sky) is seen as yellow coloured then diseases come , if red then he will
have fear , if blue then he will undergo loss. If lord Shivas form appears as multihued then the
practitionergetsperfection(siddhi)
359.If,duringobservinghisshadowinthelonelyjungle,thepractitionerseeshisfeet,anklesorbellymissing
thenknowthathislifespanhasended.
360.Ifthepractitionerseeshisleftarmsshadowmissingthenhisspousewilldie.Iftherightarmismissing
thenthebrotherorkinsmenwilldieandhehimselfwillalsoexpire.
361. If the shadow of head is not visible then the practitioner dies in a month. If the thighs or shoulders are
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missingthenhewilldieineightdays.Ifthereisnoshadowvisiblethenthepractitionerisalreadydead.
362.If,whileobservingonesshadowinthemorningwhilestandingwiththesunbehind,oneslipsorfingers
shadow is missing then the death comes in a second if the shadow of ears, shoulders, hands, face,
backside,andchestisnotseenthenhediesinhalfasecond,ifhisheadsshadowismissingandifhe
isspookythenhediesinsixmonths.
363.IfapersonsSolarSwaraflowscontinuouslyforsixteendayshefacesdeathwithintheremainingdaysof
themonth.
364.IftheSolarSwaraofapersonremainsactivewithoutbreakthenhedieswithinafortnight.Thishasbeen
saidbytheknowersoftime.
365.Ifapersonsurine,excreta,andwindareexpelledsimultaneouslyknowthathisprana(vitalpower/life
force)isweak,hediesintendays.
366.Theomniscientsageshavesaidthatifapersonslunarswaraisalwaysactivehedieswithinamonth.
367.Ifapersonisunabletoseethepolestar,ArundhatiStar&skyandMaatrikamandalthensuchpersons
lifespanhasended.
368. In the above couplet (Shloka) Arundhati, Pole star, sky, and Maatrikamandal are the symbolical
representationsoftongue,thetipofthenose,eyebrows,andthesevendivinemothers.
369.Ifoneisunabletoseetheshadowofhiseyebrows,hediesinninedays,ifhedoesnothearanysound
afterclosinghisearshediesinsevendays,ifthestarsareinvisibletohimhediesinfivedays,Ifhis
noseisinvisiblethenhediesinthreedaysandifhistongueisinvisiblehediesinaday.
370. If one does not see the shining stars in the corners of ones eyes after pressing them with the tips of
fingersthensuchapersondieswithintendays
371. One escapes death by holy pilgrimages ,charity ,penance , reciting mantras, mediation , yoga sadhana,
andvirtuousacts.
372. Bad and immoral conduct, fault in bowel movements and sperms nonpreservation destroy the body.
Balancedprana(anditssubtypes)increaseonesstrength,vitalityandvigour.
373. Since this body is a means of dharma (righteous conduct) artha (accumulation of wealth), Kama
(enjoyment of the pleasures of the senses) and moksha (liberation, freedom from the cycle of birth,
deathandrebirth)thereforeitmustbepreserved.Bypracticeofyogaonemustremoveallthephysical
faults and ailments. Otherwise, these ailments take the form of incurable disease and kill the patient
(sincetheycannotbetreatedbyanymeans)
374.Apersoninwhoseheartoriginatesandflowstheeternal,unparalledandmoonlikeilluminatingknowledge
ofSwarayoga,doesnothavethefearofdeatheveninhisdream.
SectiononSamadhi
375. The Lunar Swara Ida is symbolized by the river Ganga, Yamuna symbolizes the solar nadi Pingala,
Saraswati is Sushumna. The knowledge of merging these three nadis must be known as prayaga ( the
placeofconfluenceofthesethreerivers).
376. Initially, the means of instant result achievement was described. Now the yogi must in Padmasana (the
lotusposture)andpracticeUddiyanaBandharetainingtheapanaairatthenavel.
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377. To purify their bodies the yogis must know and practice puraka (inhalation) kumbhaka (retention) and
rechaka(exhalation).
378.ThePoorakapranayamamaintainstheequanimityoftheessentialminerals&ingredientsofthebody.It
can bestow life enhancing nectar in the body by specific pranayams & yogic practices . Kumbhaka
maintainsthebodyinitspresentconditionandsafeguardsthebody.
379. The Rechaka pranayama destroys all the evil karmas. Thus, by doing all these three pranayams one
becomes a yogi. After these three pranayams the mind gets steady therefore one must start practicing
Sadhanatoconquerdeathmethodically.
380.ThewisepersonmustinhalethroughhissolarSwaraandthenperformKumbhaka(breathretention)and
thenexhalethroughhislunarswara.
381.Onewhoincessantlydrinkshislunarswarawithissolarswaraandhissolarswarawithhislunarswara,
withouttheconsiderationoftimeoftheirflow,livestillthelifeofmoonandstars.
382. One who restrains the active nadi as well as his mouth from breathing, simultaneously, achieves
youthfulnessevenifheisquiteold.
383.OBeloved!Theprocessofclosingthemouth,nostrils,earsandeyesisknownasShanmukhiMudra.
Thisbestowsknowledgeoftattwas.
384.Theform,colour,motion,taste,regionandotherattributesoffiveelementscanbeknownbythepractice
ofShanmukhiMudraandtheSwarascience.
385. A yogi who is free from desires, sins, and expectation who does not think about the objects of senses,
obtainsvictoryoverdeathlikeachildsplay.
386.AyogiwhosemindsgetsteadyandthoughtlessevenforoneYama(threehours)acquiresthepowerof
seeing,knowing,andexperiencingtheentireuniversethroughhiseyes.
387. The age of such a person increases at the rate of three ghatikas per day. Lord Shiva has himself
mentionedthisinatantradescribingthequalitiesofSiddhas.
388.Theyareblessed,whosittinginPadmasana(lotusposture)stoptheirapanavayuandtakeitupwards
andcombineitwiththeirpranavayuandtakethesecombinedvayustotheSahasraraChakraviathe
SushumnaRandhraviaSushumnanadiandthenreleasethecombinedpranainthesky.
389.SuchdevoteesofLordShivagototheabodeofLordShivaviaskyaftertheirdeath.
390.TheSadhaka(practitioner)whoreadsandpracticesthistextdailygetsperfectedinthisscience.
391.ThemasterpractitionerofswarasciencehasLakshmi(prosperity,fortune)asherslave.Healwaysenjoys
physicalpleasures.
392. Just like Omkara is eulogized by all Vedas, and Lord Sun by all Brahmanas, Similarly, the master
practitionerofSwaraScienceisthebestandworshippedinthisephemeralworld.
393.Eventhetrillionfoldknowledgeandpossessionofmaterialwealth,herbsandotherchemicalsisnothing
ascomparedtotheknowledgeofthethreenadisandtattwas.
394.ThereisnothingonearthtorepaythedebtofthatGuruwhohasimpartedtheknowledgeofevenasingle
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syllableoftheSwaraScience.
395.InthisSwaraShastrathedetailsregardingtheflowofSwarasalongwiththeirresults,theknowledgeof
tattwas (and how to employ them for ones well being), war (method of winning), the captivation and
enchantment of women , details regarding, childconception , and disease, etc. have been described in
halfameasureonly.
396.Aspertheyogisandsiddhastherecitationofthistextduringthesolarandlunareclipsesbestowssiddhi
(perfection).Theyogimustpracticemoderationinfoodandsleep,andconcentrateonParamatma(the
supremesoul)steadilyandrealizehim.

Thus,endstheSwarodayaShastra.ThescripturewhichisintheformofadialoguebetweenLordShiva
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