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Introduction
 
correspondingly resulting from the flow of the Svara in any
of the two nostrils or in both. Besides, the Elements have also
been found to be intimately influencing the results in the
presence of various Svaras. Therefore, for the success or failure
of some particular work or action, where there is a necessity
of the presence of one or the other Svara, there also is a
necessity of the presence of a particular Element. In the
absence of such a correspondence often adverse results follow.
 
In this connection, although there can be various situ-
ational combinations of the Svaras and Elements, yet as a
general rule it can be said that all the static and good works
or actions should be performed during the reigns of Earth
and Water Elements.
 
Works like propitiatory rites, friendship, yogabhyasa,
taking divine medicines, alchemy, putting on new ornaments
or clothes, marriage, entry in an Aśram, water reservoir or
house construction, horticulture, yajña, meeting with relatives
and friends, colonisation of a village or city, proceeding on
a journey to some far off place if the destination is in the
South or West, drinking water, urination, etc., should be
undertaken or performed on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday under the left Svara, when the Earth or Water or
both of these Elements are reigning,
 
Works like embarking upon some difficult or cruel
mission, initiation in a practice of arms and weapons,
music, riding, physical exercise, boating, construction of
Yantras and Tantras, mountaineering, invasion of some
foreign territory or fort etc., sensual enjoyments, war, pur-
chase or sale of birds or animals, cutting or pruning plants,
severe yogic sādhanā, meeting with the king or officer,
dispute, going near some unknown person, bathing, eating
and correspondence etc., should be undertaken on Tuesday,
Saturday or Sunday under the right Svara when the Earth
or Water or both are reigning.
 
Practice of Dhyana and Dharani etc., should be performed
under Suşumna Svara ( breathing through both nostrils) on
any day under any Element.