SPIRITUAL VIBRATIONS AND AURA
Vibration means motion. The Lord willed and there was a vibration. The world was
projected. The sound OM emanated. The three qualities viz., Sattva, Rajas and Tamas
differentiated themselves from the unmanifested. There was a vibration in the ether and the other
four elements came forth. Through the process of quintuplication or mixing up of the elements the
phenomenal world came into being.
The whole universe is full of molecular vibrations. Any word or Mantra uttered silently or
forcibly produces molecular waves, gross, subtle, or more subtle. These waves spread throughout
the universe. It is said that the radiowaves move round the world seven times a second.
Everything in this world, both visible and invisible, constantly vibrates. All particles of
matter are in a state of vibration. From the tiniest atom to the mightiest planet all things are in a state
of vibration. The atoms of the human body are in constant vibration. Different rates of vibration
balanced in the cosmic rhythm produce, before us the magnanimous world. Matter is being acted
upon by energy and innumerable forms are produced. Forms break down incessantly and new
forms come into being. There is nothing in absolute rest in nature. The air is ever vibrating. Rivers
are ever flowing. The earth is ever revolving. The stars are ever moving. Forms come and go but the
reality that lies behind these forms is unchangeable.
Earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, thunder, lightning and so forth, are the
outcome of vibration. Electricity and magnetism are vibrations only. Music is vibration. If various
kinds of musical instruments are kept in a room, properly tuned, and if one instrument is kept in
vibration, all other instruments also will vibrate themselves. Music produces harmonious vibrations
in the mind and soothes the nerves and the mind.
Every thought, every word and every physical action produces a molecular vibration in the
atmosphere which affect every object. Any evil thought, evil word or evil action immediately
creates a bad vibration in the atmosphere and does harm to many persons. Conversely any good
thought, good word or good action immediately produces a good vibration and does good to many
persons.
Telepathy is thought-vibration. The mind is constantly vibrating. The mind is acted upon by
the psychic Prana or subtle energy and various thoughtforms are produced. Thought vibrates. The
trained Yogi can send a thought in the ether to any distance he likes. Thoughts are separated from
each other by different rates of vibration. Wherever and whenever any work is done, a motion or
vibration is caused; wherever and whenever a motion or vibration is produced a sound is produced.
The sound of the first motion of the equipoised Nature in the act of creation of Pranava or OM. The
Lord willed at the end of the dissolution (Maha-Pralaya): “May I become many.” There arose a
motion or vibration in the unmanifested Nature (Prakriti). It is Omkara or Pranava-Nada.
There must be harmony or concord in vibration. Then there is peace. There must be rhythm
in vibration. Then there is order. There is rhythm in the systolic and diastolic movements of the
heart during contraction and dilation. So there is order in internal harmony in the circulation of
blood. Man enjoys good health. There is rhythm in the vibration or the movement of the lungs. So
man is hale and hearty. If there is a disturbance of the rhythm in the motion of either the heart or the
lungs, then man gets incurable diseases of the heart and the lungs and passes away soon.
Some vibrations can be felt or detected by ordinary physical and sensory means. When you
shake hands with another man, a distinct vibration can be felt passing from one hand to the other. A
man who is both blind and deaf can easily know one individual from another because no two
persons have the same vibrations.
You will observe a definite rhythm in all vibrations. The law of rhythm operates in the
working of this human machine. There is rhythm in every movement in this universe. Inhalation
and exhalation, the systole and diastole of the heart, the ebb tide and the flood tide in the sea, the
movements of the stars and the planets in the firmament, days and nights, seasons and
monsoons—all follow definite rhythmic laws.
Everything has a different rate of vibration. Various sorts of waves are passing about in this
universe. Some waves oppose each other and bring about discord, disharmony and rupture. Some
other waves move harmoniously side by side. Then there is peace and harmony. You must know
how to harmonise your physical and mental vibrations with those without. Then only you can be
really happy. If you can place yourself in tune with the vibrations of another man, you can really
understand him. If you have immense liking for another man, it means your vibrations are in tune
with the vibrations of that man. People of similar vibrations are united by friendship. If the
vibrations of one man strike against those of another, they cannot be united. Hatred, prejudice,
dislike and jealousy will result.
The five sheaths+ should vibrate harmoniously. Then only you will have good health and a
sound mind. Disease is nothing but disharmony in the vibrations of the human body. Asanas,
Pranayama, recitation of the Names of the Lord, singing hymns and prayer, study of philosophical
books will produce harmonious vibrations in the physical, vital, mental, intellectual and blissful
sheaths respectively. Then only you can practice meditation nicely.
Colours have vibrations. Some colours are soothing and pleasing, while others are very
annoying and irritating. Green colour is very pleasing. Colours that irritate clash in vibrations with
those of the receptive subject.
The vibrations set up by the pronunciation of the monosyllable OM are so powerful that
they would bring the strongest building to the ground, if the pronunciation is persistently repeated
in the right way.
+ The five sheaths of the human body are: Food sheath, Vital sheath Mental sheath, Intellectual sheath and Blissful
sheath. These sheaths have concealed the Atman or God within. You will have to pierce through these five
sheaths, if you want to see God face to face.
A note on the violin, if sounded repeatedly in rhythm, will generate vibrations which will in
time destroy a bridge. The vibrations caused by the rhythmic movements of the soldiers on a bridge
may bring down the bridge. A Yogi practices rhythmic breathing to absorb Prana and develop will.
His whole system vibrates harmoniously. There is perfect harmony in the vibrations of his mind.
Through rhythmic breathing he transmits an increased current of Prana or nerve-force to any part of
the body for stimulating and invigorating it. He renovates and vivifies the whole system and heals
any diseased part by supplying an increased quantity of Prana. He transmits powerful thoughts to
others to heal them of their disease and attracts countless persons like a powerful magnet. He
becomes a mighty centre of spiritual force.
Why do the places of pilgrimage attract people? Because Saints, Mahatmas, Yogins and
Sannyasins had done their Tapas and meditation in these places. In other words, these places have
been saturated with pure vibrations. That is the reason why the pilgrims feel inexpressible joy,
peace and strength in these places. The powerful spiritual thoughts of those spiritual giants are still
floating in the atmosphere. They exercise a benign and soothing influence on their minds. Places
like Gangotri, Uttarkasi, Badrinarayan, Manasasarovar, Mount Kailas, Rishikesh, Amarnath, and
Kedarnath in India are filled with holy vibrations of sages and Rishis of yore who did severe Tapas
there, and are therefore best suited and highly beneficial to aspirants for the practice of meditation.
Aspirants can enter into the meditative mood in these places without any effort.
Even some places in the plains have their own good vibrations. So some people feel happy
in some localities but not in others. Happy surroundings with harmonious vibrations help a man to
turn out good, substantial work, whereas unpleasant surroundings with morbid vibrations retard the
work of man.
The elements differ, not in substance, but only in the rate of vibrations. The substance in ice,
water, steam and vapour is the same. Each contains two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen,
but the rate of vibration differs in ice, water and steam.
If you are not powerful to protect yourself, vicious thoughts of others will affect you, when
you live with them in the same room. Create a protective magnetic aura around you. Feel and
imagine that a protective shell has been actually formed around your body. Practise Pranayama and
meditation regularly. No wrong vibrations from without can affect you. Your body and mind will
be proof against undesirable vibrations.
If you have a pure mind, if you are free from prejudice, intolerance, dislike, hatred and
greed, if you possess love, sympathy, mercy and unbiased neutral state of consciousness, you will
be able to find out at once what sort of vibrations people around you radiate. You will develop a new
spiritual sense or Yogic faculty.
Do not be carried away by bubbling emotions. Bring them under your control. Use your
reason. Keep a balance between reason and feeling. Develop both the head and the heart. Then only
there will be harmonious vibrations inside. Regular meditation will pave a long way in the
attainment of the balanced state.
If you live in the company of a developed saint, you will be immensely benefited by his
wonderfully powerful spiritual vibrations and aura. Even a rank materialist and a confirmed atheist
will feel the presence of God in his company.
Man draws his Prana from the air he breathes, from the food he eats, and from the beverage
he drinks. You can imbibe the energy from the solar energy also, if you know the Yogic technique.
Deficiency of Prana induces weakness, low vitality, languor and inertia. A sufficient supply of
Prana makes a man nimble, active and energetic. He has full life in every limb. He jumps and
dances in joy.
The aura is in fact an emanation or radiation of life-force from the vehicles or sheaths of
man. The aura can be seen only by the Yogi who has inner Yogic sight or clairvoyant vision. Each
sheath radiates its own particular aura with a particular rate of vibration. So there is no interference.
The auras of the different sheaths interpenetrate each other.
The aura that emanates from the physical body is gross. This is known as the “Health Aura.”
Its colour is faintly brilliant violet-grey or bluish-white mist. It is almost colourless. It is ovoid in
shape. It extends from the body to distance of 2 or 3 feet. The “Health Aura” is striated by countless
fine lines which project from the body evenly like stiff bristles. In perfect health these lines are
separate and parallel. They are in an orderly manner. In poor health or diseased condition they
droop down like the soft hair of an animal or the stems of faded flowers. The lines lie about in all
directions in a state of confusion. When a sick person recovers from his illness, the radiation of the
magnetic form of vital energy slowly begins and the lines of the “Health Aura” are brought back
into order. They again become straight and parallel.
Just as blood flows along arteries and veins, so also the vital force flows along the nerves in
a constant stream. This vital force is poured upon us from the sun, which is the source of life. He
who has abundant vital force is a healthy man. He radiates abundant “Health Aura’’ and brings joy,
strength, health and vitality to countless persons with whom he comes in contact. He becomes a
centre of energy. The vital force constantly radiates from his body in all directions. A mesmeriser
actually transmits his vital force through magnetic “passes” to the subject. It is through the help of
this vital force that he practices various sorts of healing. He who is endowed with abundant “Health
Aura” and vital force cannot succumb easily to any disease. The “Health Aura” and the vital force
act as powerful germicides. They prevent the entry of germs into the body. Even if he succumbs to
any kind of disease, he will tide over the crisis very easily in a short time on account of his high
standard of health and vitality. He will convalesce very quickly.
On the contrary a weak man who is deficient in vital force or Prana absorbs the vitality or
Prana of a strong man with whom he happens to come in contact. If you feel weak, uncomfortable
and weary after an interview with any weak person, remember that the weak man has depleted your
energy to some extent. He has acted the part of a vampire. You might have all experienced this in
your daily life.
It is quite possible by an effort of the will to put a check to the radiation of vitality from one’s
body by building a shell around the body. This will prevent the entry of disease-causing germs into
the body. Further the body will also be impervious to any kind of astral elemental influence from
without. You may render yourself immune from any form of vampirism. There will not be any
leakage of life-force from your body. The depressing influence of the base thoughts of low-minded
people will be obviated. You can live quite comfortably with them in the same room.
This is the way to develop a protecting auric shell: Sit at ease. Retain the breath for a half or
one minute. Imagine that you are surrounded by a shell of thought-aura to a distance of 2 or 3 feet
from the body on all sides. Form a clear mental image. Repeat this process 10 to 15 times. Repeat
OM mentally, when you retain the breath.
The spiritual aura is of yellow. It centres round the heads of Saints, Sages, Rishis, Prophets,
and Yogins. This can sometimes be seen by ordinary persons with naked eyes, when the saint stands
on the pulpit to preach. The yellow glow is intensified, when the intellectual faculties are put to an
unusual strain. The face of the saint will present a glowing appearance. This is the nimbus or glory
of a saint. This is the halo shown in pictures of spiritual leaders. The magnetic spiritual aura of Lord
Buddha extended to a distance of 3miles all around. Those who came within the compass of 3 miles
were subdued. They became his disciples. The magnetic divine aura of Yogi Kaka Bhusunda
radiated to a distance of eight miles! The spiritual aura of even a first-class aspirant radiates to a
distance of 400 yards. You can also develop this spiritual aura by regular and continued practice of
meditation with zeal and persistence.
Human aura has different colours in different people according to their growth and
development physically, mentally, morally and spiritually, and each colour has got its own meaning
and significance. The meanings of some of these colours are set below:
Scarlet represents anger.
Crimson represents love.
Rose represents love.
Black denotes hatred and malice.
Red on a black background indicates anger.
Red on a green background shows jealousy.
Red independent of a background denotes “righteous indignation.”
Lurid Sanguinary Red indicates sensuality.
Grey represents selfishness when the colour is bright.
Grey represents fear when its shade is like a dead body.
Green denotes jealousy when the colour is dirty.
Red Flashes on a green background signifies anger mingled with jealousy.
Slimy Green signifies deceit and cunning.
Green when bright indicates tolerance, tact, adaptability, politeness and intelligence.
Orange when bright denotes pride and ambition.
Yellow denotes intellectuality. It is a good colour. When the intellect runs into low channels,
the yellow is deep and dull. When it is directed towards higher things, it becomes brilliantly golden
or prim-rose yellow.
Blue when dark and clear denotes religious feeling. When the blue amounts to a rich violet,
it represents highest religious thought and feeling.
Blue when light and luminous represents spirituality.
White when pure and effulgent represents the Spirit or Brahman or GOD.
Dear friend! Surround yourself with harmonious vibrations within and without. Regular
meditation will help you in attaining this end. Carry with you wherever you may go, vibrations of
power, strength, joy, bliss, peace, kindness, love, mercy and sympathy. Absorb all good vibrations.
Dispel all discordant vibrations. Learn to absorb the vibrations of great sages of yore which are
floating in the ethereal space. Be in tune with the vibrations of the living liberated sages. They will
all back you up. May the vibrations of peace and joy flow through your eyes, face, tongue, hands,
feet and skin! May whoever comes in contact with you feel this! May the Eternal, Immortal Spirit
guide you in your attainment of Self-realisation by developing harmonious vibrations!
Om Peace! Peace! Peace!
