Edgar Cayce Readings, 2475-1

Time and Place: 3:45 to 4:15 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Penna.

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HLC: You will have before you the body and enquiring mind of [2475], ..., Penna., in special reference to the Yoga exercises with which he has been experimenting, in breathing. You will indicate just what has taken place in the body and what should be done from this point, considering the best physical, mental and spiritual development of the entity. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [2475]; and those conditions, those experiences of the body in the use of Yoga exercise in breathing.
To give that as would be helpful to the body at this time, there might be indicated for the body something of that which takes place when such exercises are used - and the experiences had by one so doing.
These exercises are excellent, yet it is necessary that special preparation be made - or that a perfect understanding be had by the body as to what takes place when such exercises are used.
For, BREATH is the basis of the living organism's activity. Thus, such exercises may be beneficial or detrimental in their effect upon a body.
Hence it is necessary that an understanding be had as to how, as to when, or in what manner such may be used.
It would be very well for the body to study very carefully the information which we have given through these sources as respecting Meditation. Then this information as may be given here may prove of beneficial effect in the experience of the body.
Each soul, individual or entity, finds these facts existent:
There is the body-physical - with all its attributes for the functioning of the body in a three-dimensional or a manifested earth plane.
Also there is the body-mental - which is that directing influence of the physical, the mental and the spiritual emotions and manifestations of the body; or the way, the manner in which conduct is related to self, to individuals, as well as to things, conditions and circumstances. While the mind may not be seen by the physical senses, it can be sensed by others; that is, others may sense the conclusions that have been drawn by the body-mind of an individual, by the manner in which such an individual conducts himself in relationship to things, conditions or people.
Then there is the body-spiritual, or soul-body - that eternal something that is invisible. It is only visible to that consciousness in which the individual entity in patience becomes aware of its relationship to the mental and the physical being.
All of these then are one - in an entity; just as it is considered, realized or acknowledged that the body, mind and soul are one, - that God, the Son and the Holy Spirit are one.
Then in the physical body there ARE those influences, then, through which each of these phases of an entity may or does become an active influence.
There may be brought about an awareness of this by the exercising of the mind, through the manner of directing the breathing.
For, in the body there is that center in which the soul is expressive, creative in its nature, - the Leydig center.
By this breathing, this may be made to expand - as it moves along the path that is taken in its first inception, at conception, and opens the seven centers of the body that radiate or are active upon the organisms of the body.
This in its direction may be held or made to be a helpful influence for specific conditions, at times - by those who have taught, or who through experience have found as it were the key, or that which one may do and yet must not do; owing to whatever preparation has been made or may be made by the body for the use of this ability, this expression through the body-forces.
As this life-force is expanded, it moves first from the Leydig center through the adrenals, in what may be termed an upward trend, to the pineal and to the centers in control of the emotions - or reflexes through the nerve forces of the body.
Thus an entity puts itself, through such an activity, into association or in conjunction with all it has EVER been or may be. For, it loosens the physical consciousness to the universal consciousness.
To allow self in a universal state to be controlled, or to be dominated, may become harmful.
But to know, to feel, to comprehend as to WHO or as to WHAT is the directing influence when the self-consciousness has been released and the real ego allowed to rise to expression, is to be in that state of the universal consciousness, - which is indicated in this body here, Edgar Cayce, through which there is given this interpretation for [2475].
So, in analyzing all this, - first study the variations of what has been the body-temperament, in thought, in food. For, the body-physical becomes that which it assimilates from material nature. The body-mental becomes that it assimilates from both the physical-mental and the spiritual-mental. The soul is ALL of that the entity is, has been or may be.
Then, WHO and WHAT would the entity have to direct self in such experiences?
To be loosed without a governor, or a director, may easily become harmful.
But as we would give, from here, let not such a director be that of an entity. Rather so surround self with the universal consciousness of the CHRIST, as to be directed by that influence as may be committed to thee.
Thus the entity may use constructively that which has been attained.
But to prevent physical harm, mental harm, - attune self in body and in mind with that influence by which the entity seeks to be directed; not haphazardly, not by chance, but - as of old - choose thou this day WHOM ye will serve: the living God within thee, by thee, through thee? or those influences of knowledge without wisdom, that would enslave or empower thee with the material things which only gratify for the moment?
Rather choose thou as he of old, - let others do as they may, but as for thee, serve thou the living God.
Thus ye may constructively use that ability of spiritual attunement, which is the birthright of each soul; ye may use it as a helpful influence in thy experiences in the earth.
But make haste SLOWLY! Prepare the body. Prepare the mind, before ye attempt to loosen it in such measures or manners that it may be taken hold upon by those influences which constantly seek expressions of self rather than of a living, constructive influence of a CRUCIFIED Savior.
Then, crucify desire in self; that ye may be awakened to the real abilities of helpfulness that lie within thy grasp.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Is there at present any danger to any particular body-function, such as sex; or to general health?
(A) As we have indicated, without preparation, desires of EVERY nature may become so accentuated as to destroy - or to overexercise as to bring detrimental forces; unless the desire and purpose is acknowledged and set IN the influence of self as to its direction - when loosened by the kundaline activities through the body.
(Q) Just what preparation would you advise for the body, now?
(A) This should be rather the choice of the body from its OWN development, than from what ANY other individual entity or source might give.
Purify the body, purify the mind; that the principle, the choice of ideals as made by the entity may be made manifest.
Do whatever is required for this, - whether the washing of the body, the surrounding with this or that influence, or that of whatever nature.
As has been experienced, this opening of the centers or the raising of the life force may be brought about by certain characters of breathing, - for, as indicated, the breath is power in itself; and this power may be directed to certain portions of the body. But for what purpose? As yet it has been only to see what will happen! Remember what curiosity did to the cat! Remember what curiosity did to Galileo, and what it did to Watt - but they used it in quite different directions in each case!
(Q) Considering the development of the entity, is further practice of the Yoga exercises of breathing and meditation recommended?
(A) By all means! if and when, and ONLY when, preparation has been made; and when there is the knowledge, the understanding and the wisdom as to what to do WITH that gained! Without such, do not undertake same!
We are through for the present.
Two copies to Mr. [1662]
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

See suggestion [in Text of Reading] by HLC.

REPORTS

4/05/41 Mr. [1662]'s letter: "Our Yoga friend, [2475], was much impressed with the matter given in his case, and will no doubt be largely guided by it."
9/09/42 [2475]'s letter to HLC:
Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Mr. Hugh Lynn Cayce, please.
Dear Mr. Cayce:
This is a very belated acknowledgement of your letter to me of July 13th accompanying the book "A Search For God" - I wished to read the book before answering and after reading it I neglected to answer promptly.
I have read the book and feel it is one of the soundest I have found. The chapter on meditation especially appealed to me together with the physiological explanations. No one seems to know where to get sound information on this subject in terms that are intelligible to Western Christians with the limited understanding they have of religion as anything else than a code of ethics.
I can check and approve much of the advice and comment with my own limited experience but feel the need for more and precise exposition of the psychic structure of the individual and his relationship to his fellows and to the whole. I have difficulty in getting a grip on the necessary mental concepts to effectively handle the ideas involved in the nature of the personality and the self and SELF. I of course have some foggy ideas but I am not satisfied with them. It has occurred to me that you and your father could do a great service if these terms could be so clarified as to be usable by a person with a scientific and critical mind. Such terms as the self, greater self, soul and greater soul, ego, Father, Son, Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, Christ within, etc.
It seems to me that these terms are a very real bar to the dissemination of the truth about man and his relation to the creator and sustainer of his being. This seems especially true with the great number of people who have been exposed to a scientific education and have been taught to understand the precise meaning of the terms they are handling. These people for the most part have little understanding of theological and occult terms and the dictionary is of little help.
I would like to purchase two extra copies of this excellent little book and would like to send you my check upon receipt of a bill. Let me thank you for the complimentary copy.
Sincerely yours, [2475]
9/21/42 Esther Wynne's letter to [2475]:
Mr. [2475] ..., Pa.
My dear Mr. [2475]
Mr. Hugh Lynn Cayce referred to me your request for two copies of our book, A Search for God. We are mailing these to you today. Price, $1.00 each.
As chairman of the Study Groups, I am naturally interested in the organization of study groups for the study of the book. It has been our experience that the study of the book will give to those who desire it not only a better understanding of the aims and purposes of the Association, but a better understanding of their relationship to God, the Father, and their fellowman. I do not mean to imply that one seeking alone may not have the same experience, but in groups, while we are helping ourselves we are also helping others. If you at any time become interested in study group activity, I will be glad to assist you in any way I am able.
I noticed in your letter that you suggested the importance of a more comprehensive explanation of "self, soul, Father Son, Holy Spirit, etc." I would not presume to be able to answer Mr. Cayce's questions, but may I give my experience? I have found that the meaning and comprehension of these terms come to those who seek sometimes through inspiration and at other times through others just as you asked of Mr. Cayce. Help came to me and I believe others will be helped through the study of three booklets that we have in manuscript. I refer to Atlantis, which deals with the origin of man, the cause and purpose for him coming into materiality, how Jesus became the Christ, etc; The Revelation, which deals with the physical body, its spiritual evolution through the spiritualization of the cells (self thus becoming the higher self); and The Glands, which explains how spiritual forces that manifest in a material world may function. A study of this, The Glands, will give a better understanding to the seeker of what takes place when "His Spirit bears witness with our spirit." We hope to be able to have these in print in the near future.
With best wishes for you in your work, and assuring you of our cooperation, I am,
Very truly yours, Esther Wynne, Chairman, Department of Study Groups, Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc.
3-4/72 See Source Key File #2475 for article, "Kundalini: Key To Evolution?", by Gopi Krishna, published by Psychic Magazine.