Mysterious Kundalini The Physical Basis of the Kundali (Hatha) Yoga in Terms of the Western Anatomy and Physiology

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[Based on the Third Revised and Enlarged Edition scan, with fixed punctuation and other typographic updates from the 8th edition] PRESS OPINIONS The Occult Review, London.— “Kundalini is a subject of perennial interest to a certain class of occult students. Dr. Rele has come to the original conclusion that Kundalini is the Vagus nerve of the human body .... He has made a thorough and useful study.” The Two Worlds.—“A book for the earnest student. There is a glossary of Sanskrit anatomical terms and a bibliography, which will be of help to the reader.” The Vedic Magazine. —“The book is worth reading. The author has ably, and with success, dealt with all subjects which could in any way help elucidating the theme of Five Pranas, Five Vāyus, Six Chakras, Mudrās, Bandhas, and the Eightfold Yoga.” Yoga Mimamsa. — “The exposition is as suggestive as it is interesting and the book is sure to be of great use to workers in the field of the scientific interpretation of Yoga.” The Light.—“A very interesting book.” The Vedanta Kesari.—“It is the result of a sincere attempt to explain Yoga in the light of modern Science, hard labour, wise study, and deep thinking. Such enterprise is indeed admirable in these days.” Nature.—“The chief interest of this book consists in the description of the modification at will of certain physiological processes by a Yogi. It has a distinct value as describing and illustrating the physical training of the Yogi, and interpreting the difficult pseudo-anatomical descriptions of the Tantric Texts.” The Journal of Mental Science, London.—“In Indian Philosophy Yoga is the process by which the embodied spirit is made to become one with the Universal Spirit. The author identifies Kundalini with the Vagus nerve and expounds his thesis.” The Lyceum Banner.—“The various nerve centres are located in six plexuses which the student of Yoga claims to be able to control. There are exercises and diagrams which explain the various stages.” Mahratta. — “The labour and intelligence he has brought to bear on the subject will be sure to provide inspiration to others.” The Leader.—“This interesting book... we heartily commend.” The Indian Daily Mail.—“This book will reveal many prejudices against Yoga, and a new field of research.”