The right respiration is called the solar respiration, from its heating
nature; while the left respiration is termed the lunar respiration,
from its cooling character. The susumna respiration is called the
shambhu-nadi. During the intermediate respiration the human mind should
be engaged in the contemplation of the supreme soul.
The breath takes its origin from the "indiscreet" or unreflecting form,
and the mind from the breath. The organs of sense and action are under
the control of the mind. The Yogis restrain their mind by the
suspension of breath. Breath is the origin of all speech. The word
soham is pronounced by a deep inspiration followed by expiration carried
on by the nostrils.... This word means, "God is in us." There is
another word called hangsha. This is pronounced by a deep expiration
followed by inspiration. Its meaning is "I am in God."
The inspiration is sakti, or strength. The expiration is siva, or
death. The internal or Kumbhaka is a promoter of longevity. When the
expiration is not followed by inspiration death ensues.
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