It is well to pursue some kind of practice, and pursue it either in a fixed place, or in a mental place which cannot be seen, or at night. The fact that what is called Dharana, Dhyana, and Samádhi may be performed should be known. (See Patanjali's yoga system.) Dharana is selecting a thing, a spot, or an idea, to fix the mind on. Dhyana is contemplation of it. Samâdhi is meditating on it. When attempted, they of course are all one act. Now, then, take what is called the well of the throat or pit of the throat. 1st. Select it.--Dharana. 2d. Hold the mind on it.--Dhyana. 3d. Meditate on it.--Samádhi. This gives firmness of mind. Then select the spot in the head where the Shushumna nerve goes. Never mind the location; call it the top of the head. Then pursue the same course. This will give some insight into spiritual minds. At first it is difficult, but it will grow easy by practice. If done at all, the same hour of each day should be selected, as creating a habit, not only in the body, but also in the mind. Always keep the direction of Krishna in mind: namely, that it is done for the whole body corporate of humanity, and not for one's self. As regards the passions: Anger seems to be the _force_ of Nature; there is more in it, though. Lust (so-called) is the gross symbol of love and desire to create. It is the perversion of the True in love and desire. Vanity, I think, represents in one aspect the illusion--power of Nature; Maya, that which we mistake for the reality. It is nearest always to us and most insidious, just as Nature's illusion is ever present and difficult to overcome. Anger and Lust have some of the Rajasika quality; but it seems to me that Vanity is almost wholly of the Tamogunam. May you cross over to the fearless shore. Z. * * * * *