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Book Savitri- canto five page 524-The Book of Yoga. Dear Alok Bhaiya, several concrete physical terms have been used from the first through the sixth line on Page 524. What exactly do these terms signify? Please explain the complete essence of all these lines to me.๐ŸŒ…๐Ÿชœ๐Ÿ“œ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

Here are the lines : An awful dimness wrapped the great rock-doorsย 

Carved in the massive stone of Matterโ€™s trance.

Two golden serpents round the lintel curled,

Enveloping it with wisdomโ€™s deep luminous eyes.

An eagle covered it with wide conquering wings.

It is the image of entrance to the psychic doors. They are guarded by doors of subtle matter. The golden serpents is the kundalini power that has held it in wraps. Eagle with strong wings is the power of intuition that is active in this area. 

Affectionately,

Alok Da

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