________________
YOGA-KUNDILINT-UPANISHAD
143
to master. An ascetic should wander over the earth so long as he fails to get this science, and when this science is obtained, then he has got the Siddhi in his hand (viz., mastered the psychical powers). Therefore one should regard as Achyuta (Vishnu) the person who imparts the Melana, as also him who gives out the science. He should regard as Siya him who teaches the practice. Having got this science from me, you should not reveal it to others. Therefore one who knows this should protect it with all his efforts (viz., should never give it out except to persons who deserve it). O Brahman, one should go to the place where lives the Guru, who is able to teach the divine Yoga and there learn from him the science of Khechari ; and being then taught well by him, should at first practice it carefully. By means of this science a person will attain the Siddhi of Khechari. Joining with Khechari Sakti (viz., Kundilini Sakti) by means of the (science of) Khechari which contains the Bija (seed letters) of Khechari, one becomes the lord of Khecharas (Devas) and lives always amongst them. Xhechari Bija (seed letters) is spoken of as Agni encircled with water and as the abode of Khecharas (Devas). Through this Yoga, Siddhi is mastered.
The ninth (Bija) letter of Somamsha (Soma or moon part) should be pronounced in the reverse order. Then a letter composed of three amshas of the form of moon has been described, and after that the eighth letter should be pronounced in the reverse order ; then consider it as the Supreme and its beginning is
Jain Education International
For Private & Personal Use Only
www.jainelibrary.org