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the mind becomes restless, and when the mind is restless, the body grows languid. Thus, the influences working on the body and the mind cannot be separated; they are mutually interdependent. The purity of aura simultaneously influences both the mind and the body, thus increasing the power of control. This controlling power is connected with both the body and the mind. Deliberate control is not permanent, but the discipline wrought by the aura, or tejoleshya is spontaneous and secure.
Tejas-shakti (bio-electricity) affects the body-it activates the digestive system. When the digestive system functions properly, the metabolism of food is proper. The food properly metabolised nurtures the body. A strong body helps in developing a strong mind.
The purification of tejoleshya develops the tendency to avoid evil conduct and feelings; in other words, it develops in a man the instinct to fear sin. Licentiousness comes to an end. There is growth of humility and of willpower. All conflicts arising from the unsteadiness of the mind cease, and one begins to experience the joy of solitude even in the midst of a crowd. All this comes to pass due to the activation of bio-electricity (tejas-sharir) and a pure aura.
Q. What is tejoleshya? Is it physical energy or a spiritual culmination? Does the purification of leshya lead to the abatement of diseases?
Ans. Tejoleshya has two forms-one material, the other spiritual. Its material form is made up of atoms of electricity. These atoms are very auspicious and pleasurable. Its other form is made up of feelings which form the basis of our thoughts. The formulation and dissolution of thoughts mostly depends upon feelings. Leshya is directly connected with feelings. Through the medium of the current of feeling thoughts are influenced.
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