The Subtle Science of the Human Body

The Subtle Science of the Human Body

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
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potential of about 3x 10
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
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amp.sec/cm . At a first
shown that this current is of the magnitude of 10
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 Sadhan) 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 unutilized 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
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of this region. As this
electric current of about one ampere is flowing in each cm
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 macromolecules
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.

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cells. There exist an electrical potential
The human body consists of over 75 x 10
of about 60 to 90 millivolts 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 organism
the electrical 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.

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The total electrical pressure of about 10
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 RBCs and WBCs 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 Tejovalay (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 (Tejovalay) 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.