An unlimited resource of electrical energy forms the basis of Nature. The discovery of this fact and persistent efforts to utilize this immense power of Nature has been of great help in scientific and technological developments of our age.
The space between the earth's strata and the Ionosphere contains positive potential of about 3x 10(power)5 volts while the earth's interior contains an equivalent amount of negative charge. On an average, every living organism on the earth bears a subtle electrical pressure of the order of 5 volts/meter created by the lowest layer of the ionosphere situated about 60 Km above the earth's surface. This potential generates an electric current in the human body which is a good conductor of electricity. The measurements by sophisticated instruments have shown that this current is of the magnitude of 10-16 amp.sec/cm2. At a first glance, this small quantity of current may appear to be negligible. Nevertheless, its effects are incredible because of the existence of some subtle power centers in the human-body as described below.
The scientific exposition presented here is focused on the subtle power centers in the human-body whose existence is manifested in the forms of bioelectricity and biomagnetism. The subtle bioelectrical energy provides the vital force for the body's functioning and governs mental activities. Human body simulates an 'ocean' consisting of infinitely many 'rivers' in the form of blood vessels and the nerves. Each respiratory cycle gives rise to high and low tides of currents in this 'Ocean' at an average rate of about 15 cycles/minute. The technique of electric power generation from the tides and cyclones in the sea water is well known today. However, very few people know that the electric ions inhaled from the surrounding atmosphere during each respiratory cycle give rise to a powerful electrical flow in our body. The ancient Indian sages (Rishis) had an in-depth knowledge about this current and its utilization for higher purposes.
Our body can be represented as a grand powerhouse. The brain and the heart work respectively like the generator and the transmitter of the bioelectricity (ionic currents) in the body. The bioelectric energy is distributed amongst the body’s cells as per their functional requirements. This electricity, in conjunction with the subtle (vital) energy of a person, generates biomagnetism which in turn manifests itself in the aura (halo of light) around one's body or in the region of attraction in one's personality.
It should be noted here that biomagnetism is a conscious power which can affect the material as well as the conscious forms existing in Nature. If this subtle vital energy could ever be measured as electromagnetic energy, it would turn out to be the greatest gift from the Creator of the Universe endowed upon the human life. The saints of yore had found that biomagnetism can be experienced in spiritual people whilst communicating with them in their physical presence or in the state of deep meditation. Supernatural abilities can be developed by controlling the use of this energy through different spiritual practices. This energy then helps in communicating with the subtle world of consciousness pervading the entire universe.
Human consciousness is a part of the universal divine consciousness and the extent of the manifestation of the latter via sentiments, thoughts and deeds of the former depends on the level of above mentioned biomagnetic (vital) energy. The subtle energy is an integral part of all the cellular and molecular constituents of the body. Its physical existence in all the cells, tissues, neurons, enzymes, glands etc. is as homogeneous as that of the dissolved salt in the sea water. The overall intelligence, sharpness, health and activeness (called Ojas) of a person is maintained by the vital energy. The subtle energy also inspires the brilliance (Tejas) of thoughts and the divinity (Varcas) of the innermost sentiments (antahkaran).
Great personalities with higher spiritual level naturally have their subtle and astral bodies in the awaken state. The power of their biomagnetism can be easily seen in terms of their aura around their physical body especially around their face and fingers. One finds divine attraction in them. Their company inspires godliness in others. People with low biomagnetism on the other hand, induce a kind of repelling force and dullness in their surrounding atmosphere. In spite of good physical looks and body-built etc. they appear to be 'lifeless' and abominable. Similarly the biomagnetism of people with negative personal traits (cruelty, or loose-character) spread corresponding harmful effects in its vicinity.
The ancient Indian scriptures describes in detail, the science, philosophy and methods of practicing various spiritual processes (Yoga and Sadhanā) meant for increasing the 'positive' biomagnetism and thereby nourishing the will-power, intellect and other mental and physical abilities. These methods deal with micro-subtler forms of the vital mechanisms inside the human body.
The atmosphere above the earth is charged with the strength of a wide variety of energy waves within or beyond the range of the X, Gamma, Beta, Infrared, Ultraviolet, or laser types of radiations. The human body constantly receives such cosmic radiations and transmits similar ones in the surrounding atmosphere. Enormous amount of this energy remains stored in the human body and manifests its power in terms of its various macro or molecular functions governed by universal physico-chemical laws. The powers and capabilities of the subtle human body (a continuum of above mentioned storage of cosmic energies linked with the vital energy), however, are unimaginable. This unlimited source of power remains un-utilized because of our ignorance about its existence.
Recent scientific research indicates that the geomagnetic pressure and the electrical field in the earth's atmosphere are essential not only for the biophysical/biochemical functioning of our body but also for our mental creativity. The feelings of fatigue, dizziness, lack of decision-making abilities observed in the astronauts when they are away from the earth's atmosphere gave rise to the hypothesis which was confirmed by a series of systematic experiments. In other experiments the astronauts felt perfectly normal while traveling in the space-crafts where the earth's atmosphere was artificially created. Drs. Dendaniel and Kentberg have shown that longevity and reproductively also depend on the electrical waves received from the external fields in the atmosphere. The pollution of the natural atmosphere and adoption of artificial life-style by the human society has resulted in a decrease in the level of the above mentioned electrical flows and the capacity of human beings to absorb these waves. The reductions in the average life of an individual and the increased incidence of impotency in modern age are obvious off-shoots of this imbalance.
The huge electric capacitor of the earth and its atmosphere is called the Global Capacitor. This capacitor is dynamic and continuously subjected to electrical fluctuations. It emits the waves of natural frequency range of about 7 to 8 cycles per second. These waves constantly resonate between the earth's surface and the ionosphere and give rise to the Schumann Resonance. It is a significant coincidence that these waves closely resemble the electrical waves that are active in the human brain. Both are active at the same frequency. In a book entitled ‘The Circadian Rhythms of Man’ the author, Prof. R.A. Ved described how the biological rhythm of the functions of a human body and the electromagnetic fields in the surrounding atmosphere influence each other.
Further, a strong electrical field also exists deep inside the Geonucleus. An electric current of about one ampere is flowing in each cm square of this region. As this current spreads throughout the geosphere it gathers strength and begins to follow a spiral path. This current gives rise to the electromagnetic storms which also influence various cellular and molecular components of the human body.
In facts, our universe contains an organized system of electromagnetic waves. This universal system not only controls the mutual attraction and movements of various planets at the macro level but is also responsible for all the continuous motions and activities at the atomic and the micro-atomic levels. Energy in the form of electromagnetic waves exists everywhere in the universal 'ocean' of Ether, where it forms an omnipresent cosmic flow. The level of this cosmic energy existing in a person is manifested by the aura around his/her body. One can receive and subtly store any desired amount of the universal vital energy by the proper practice of the Pranayam Sadhana of Yoga with strong will-power and faith.
The mechanism of absorption of the above energy and the regulation of biomagnetism would become clearer when we consider the following features of human body:
The Physical System of the Human Body
In continuation of the discovery of genes and neuropeptides, the molecular and (neuro)biologists and physicists have also discovered some macro molecules responsible for bioelectrical functioning. It is found that a powerful electrostatic field exists in most tissues of our body. These electric fields activate the neurons in the brain and, under the energized control of small amounts of neuropeptide, affect the membrane potential across the cells in other parts of the body.
The human body consists of over 75 x 10(power)12 cells. There exist an electrical potential of about 60 to 90 milli volts across the membrane of each cell. The body is thus a strong electrical powerhouse. Every important function of this system- such as the heart beating, nerve and muscle stretching and contraction, hormonal secretion, information processing by the central nervous system etc. - involves electrical activity. During respiration we inhale negative ions which are absorbed in the blood corpuscles and are spread throughout the whole body with the circulation of blood. These ions are discharged back into the atmosphere through the skin pores. This electrical cycle continues throughout our life.
The endocrine gland (Sushumna Nadi) is described by the scientists as a permanent electric dipole whose negatively charged lower (south) pole resides in the Kava Equina (Muladhar) in the centre of the genital organs and the positively charged upper (north) pole lies in the cerebrum (Sahasrar). In all living organisms the electrical energy flows through the spinal cord are directed downwards. Distinctly, the human body alone is enriched with such a strong vital energy which if evoked under proper Sadhana processes of Yoga would reverse the direction of this flow and strengthen the functioning of the brain by activating the otherwise unused subtle centers of energy existing there.
The total electrical pressure of about 10(power)5 volts per centimeter exists in the human body which is continuously lost by exhalation through the skin pores and the genital organs. This loss could be reduced by dedicated practice of the control (Sanyam sadhana) processes of yoga and meditation as described in the ancient Indian scriptures. The electrical energy saved thereby could be utilized for elevating one's biomagnetic level and lead to an increase in one's charm, activeness, courage, patience, sharpness etc. Under specific spiritual practices this energy could also be used in awakening of the subtle parts of the innermost center of the divine sentiments existing in every human being. Spiritual experts examine the personality of an individual by 'reading' the (biomagnetic) aura around his/her body and suggest the appropriate line of practice accordingly.
The Mysterious Subtle system of Human Body
The visible structure and function of the human body is wonderful in itself. More peculiar are its inherent, imperceptible and subtle aspects. A mysterious and all powerful world of electromagnetic waves and neurochemicals is hidden inside this system. For a complete decipheration of the complexity of this system, it would be beneficial to consider the sayings of the Upanisads and other scriptures as theorems and propositions and plan the theoretical and experimental investigations to prove or solve them. The eleventh Mantra (counsel) of Isopnisad says - 'One who learns from the known as well as the unknown overcomes the knowledge of death and eternity'. In other words, only the interlinking of material based scientific research and the realization of the invisible subtle powers through spirituality would lead to a complete understanding of the origin, structure, functioning, and purpose behind the living human-system.
Our body with this bioelectrical property functions like a dipole magnet whose north pole resides in the central brain and south pole in the center of the genital organs. Scientists claim that its polarization process is similar to the polarization of the earth and that it begins right at the level of a zygote. Mitotic and/or meiotic divisions occur after this polarization. An electrosensitive micron-image processing of even a child's body can show the halo of light (etheric dense spots) near the brain and genital organs. The north and south poles of the bioelectric magnet of human body match respectively with the term 'Sahasrar' (in central reticular activating system) as referred in the description of 'Kundalini' (galaxy of energy sources) in spiritual science. Sahasrar and Muladhar are described as the terminal points for the subtle energy and information processing inside the body's universe.
In his book "The Field of Life"(John Wiley 1972) Dr. Sexten Berr writes that the high magnitude of the electro-potential difference between the two poles of a zygote is amazing. This bioelectromagnetic property naturally has an important role to play in the multicellular development of this single cell into a whole human body. In fact, the sperm itself is a dipole in which the upper pole carrying the nucleus is the centre of information and the lower pole, the tail, contains energy for transmitting this information. These poles ultimately perform the roles of RNA and DNA in the cell.
The continuous and controlled flows of electric currents between the involved cellular dipoles play the key role in embryogenesis and the complete development of the body. According to Dr. Jean Mark (Science, Issue 1 in 1981) electrophoresis is fundamental to various cellular processes occurring inside the body. Even the circulating Red Blood Cells and White Blood Cells rely on electro-secretions through their membranes.
Maximum work on electrophysiology is reported to be on the cardiac pacemaker and the conducting tissue which controls the pumping action of the heart. Electrophysiological phenomena have also been studied microscopically in spinal cord (Sushumna) and connecting sympathetic and parasympathetic ganglions. Transport of calcium ions across the cell membrane is found to be responsible for the bioelectromagnetic properties of the cells.
The terrestrial magnetic lines of force enter through the geomagnetic north pole of the earth and exit from the geo-south pole. The reception and transmission of cosmic rays is also most effective at these poles. The charged high speed solar rays are always concentrated at the receiving center (north pole) and are dispersed at the exit (south pole). Geographic south pole also plays the exit door for heat and pollution gathered at the geo-north pole. These examples are cited to explain the importance of polarization stored in our body too. The successful development and control of the two poles in the human body results in the external appearance of the Tejo valay (aura) at the upper pole.
The spinal cord is like a connecting wire that transmits bioelectric power transmission from the central nervous system to all sensory organs within a thousandth part of a second. The spinal cord is made up of collagen tissue constituted by the compact assembly of stable protein molecules. The upper end of this cord (of nerves) is charged positively while the lower end is charged negatively. In terms of the tissue structure this cord forms a coiled cluster at the lower end and spreads at the upper end to form an elliptical surface of the reticular activating system in the brain. The body's immense electrical energy is centrally stored at this place. Due to its hidden storage and nullification due to opposite charges it is usually difficult to measure the electric fields by electroencephalography. This is the reason why EEG is considered to represent only about 13% of the entire brain functions.
In the Indian scripture on Yoga, these electrical fields and the center of the pineal-hypothalamus-pituitary system of neuronal transmissions is termed as the Brahmrandhra and Sahasrar. This end (Chakra) is described to be the station which receives the cosmic signals and subtle transmissions from the universe. Under proper spiritual training, the desired supernatural powers could be received through this end and the evil effects could be discarded through the Muladhar (the lower pole). The quality and extent of the reception of the 'current' of cosmic energy at the upper end (the Brahmrandhra and the Sahasrar) of the dipole magnet of spinal cord depends upon the mental and spiritual level of the person. The way the cosmic rays received by the geo-north pole of the earth and the waste thereafter is thrown out through the geo-south pole is similar to the subtle process of the reception of cosmic signals at the upper end (Sahasrar) of the spinal cord and exit (after necessary absorption and processing at different centers, chakras, along the spinal cord) of the unused part through the lower end (the Muladhar). In Indian scriptures on Yoga and Kundalini, the Muladhar is described to be like a deep pond and Sahasrar like profound mountains simulating (figuratively) the kailash peak of the great Himalayas; the conformity and union of the two chakras (Muladhar and Sahasrar) is considered to cause eternal bliss of the complete merger of the individual self (Atma) into the ultimate, unlimited universal self (Parmatma).
At the Sahasrar the cosmic rays form the aura (Tejo valay) specific to the consciousness and vital energy of the receiving person. One might ask whether it is possible to photograph or record this aura of vital energy at the upper pole of spinal cord like the visual recording of different features of polar spectrum at the terrestrial north pole? Will this aura resemble the sort of bright sphere (halo of light) picturized in the different images of Gods and Goddesses in the ancient books? The answer to these questions is affirmative as published in the two volumes of 'Psychic Discoveries Behind Iron Curtain' and in other references cited in the earlier articles published in Akhand jyoti on topics covering the microsubtler effects. Kerliyan Photographic techniques have made it possible to record the aura (halo of light). Dr Narendran, a neurologist at Madras Medical College is reported to have recorded the vital energy zones (halo of light) around other parts of the body including the fingers. The Kerliyan technique of sensing and recording of micro-ionic energy spheres of subtle form is a remarkable scientific achievement after the development of Thermograms and Electromagnetograms in the recent decades.
According to Dr. Narendran, the intensity of the aura increases with the level of vital energy. It exists even in inanimate matter and in plants and trees but is difficult to be photographed due to low intensity. For measuring the aura in normal human beings a 'high-voltage projection recording' is done using a modified version of Dr. Kilner's instrument (original design developed in 1949). Researchers in this field opine that the measurement of the aura and the analysis of its spectra would be useful in understanding the mental state of the patients and would, therefore, add to the psychosomatic means for diagnosis and management of diseases. According to them, the knowledge about this new branch of science existed since ages but was misinterpreted due to unscientific practices of Mesmerism, Holography etc.
Using the diasynine screen Dr. Kilner had shown that the distribution of ions in the atmosphere surrounding our body is affected by the number of dead cells being disposed off through the skin pores and the extent and rate of cell decay is associated with the level of vital energy, hence a relation between the aura (visualized due to ionic zone) and the vital energy.
He mentions in his book entitled 'Human Atmosphere' that due to their tiny structure the charged-particles in the aura remain invisible, however, people with supernatural powers can see and measure (read) the aura.
The present state of investigations in this area indicates the beginning of a collaborative research between the physical and spiritual sciences. Further information on the physical properties of the aura will successively be published in this magazine (Akhand jyoti).
Complete knowledge about the subtle mechanisms of the living system will help unveil the mystery of the universe. This in turn will increase our faith in the supreme powers of its creator and hence in humanity in the truest sense.
The Suksmikaran sadhana (spiritual process of subtlisation) is a consistent and phased process of the realization, unification, expansion and conversion of the individual consciousness into the supreme universal soul. Integration of science with spirituality will one day brighten the knowledge about this Sadhana and make its practice available for the benefit of every living being.
As we proceed to know more about the subtle mechanisms of the living-system within us, it will become clearer that the power of consciousness (Chetan satta) is far superior to that of matter.
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