PRAN SHAKTI

All objects of the universe, whether animate or inanimate, are governed in each case by a certain gravitational pull. The male is attracted to the female of his species. It is, again, gravitational pull which controls the movements of the planets and the stars. What is known as astrology is a study in influences and counter-influences caused by planetary magnetic forces.

One comes across hypnotic power potential not only in men and women but also in birds and animals alike. The snake puts a check on the movements of its prey through a special kind of magnetic power shooting from its eyes. The python gives a piercing look to the deer standing more than 10 feet away and the poor animal finds itself totally petrified.

Hunters have often reported that the eyes of the animals which fear threat to their lives give out a particular kind of glow which is entirely different from the usual. It is, therefore, not difficult for the experienced hunter to smell the presence of a lion or tiger near about, particularly after ascertaining the scared looks of the other animals in the neighbourhood.

We have seen from experience that there are two kinds of magnetic power inherent in all living beings—the normal magnetic power varying in degree from individual to individual with which he attracts others, and secondly the magnetic power which springs into life only in anticipation of danger, which also ensures him security.

The one who has more developed magnetic power can easily attract others, while the other, who does not have magnetic power to that degree, attracts others superficially. A bigger magnet, for instance, can easily and powerfully attract the smaller iron piece. The plain and simple reason is that the magnet being bigger contains a greater volume of magnetic power. Its atoms separately and severally are equipped with a higher density which in aggregate generate a particularly superior kind of power. As a reaction, the iron piece finds itself drawn to the magnet.

It is only rarely that we come across all human beings equipped with such developed magnetic power. But if the atoms of the magnetic power are given a greater volume, the magnetic power will certainly increase. Equipped with such developed power one can always attract others. In other words, the individual can increase the inherent magnetic power by a set of practices.

Magnetic power which the Indian yogis called pran shakti is inherent in every individual. Following certain spiritual practices, this energy can be developed. Once developed to a degree the energy will do miracles. Emotion or sentiment plays a crucial role in its development or nondevelopment. It is emotion which gives a sharp edge or bluntness to this energy