Subtle Refinement – The Vaporization of Life Energy (Prāṇa-Śakti)
At the beginning of creation, the One became many. This was how the universe expanded. Those who bring about great transformations in the cosmos must similarly increase the number of those who assist them.
Individuals of Ṛṣi stature must divide and multiply their personal power into several parts. Processes like splitting, grinding, breaking, and dispersing divide an object into multiple fragments. Generally, such division weakens each fragment, but under certain conditions, it enhances power manifold. When a tiny seed is broken down to the atomic level, it ultimately explodes as an immense force. This atomic energy surpasses all other known energies in power.
The Extreme Subtlety of Matter
The ultimate unit of independent existence in matter is the atom (aṇu), which retains all the properties of that substance. The precise nature of various atoms is yet to be fully understood. Different substances have atoms of different sizes—some are so minute that ten million of them fit into an inch, while others may have only a million per inch. If the density of a substance is increased, the number of these microscopic atoms and their power also increase. This principle was not only proposed by homeopathy experts but was also verified through experiments.
Compared to solid states, gases are more diffuse and expansive. The invisible air surrounding us contains approximately five thousand atoms per cubic inch. As matter undergoes further refinement, the number of these atoms increases. Their movement also accelerates with heat, and in gaseous form, atomic motion becomes even more intense.
In solid substances, interatomic forces hold atoms in place, preventing movement. As temperature rises, atomic motion intensifies, and these binding forces weaken. The different states of matter—solid, liquid, gas, and plasma—are simply progressive refinements of material existence.
Subtle Refinement in Consciousness
The same principle applies to the conscious self. As refinement increases, the doctrine of omnipresence and universality is realized in its full essence. The subtle structure of the human body operates similarly. If the dormant energy centers within are awakened, they can transform a person into an extraordinary being. The human constitution comprises three bodies, five sheaths (kośas), and six energy centers (chakras). By refining these aspects, consciousness can be expanded to a cosmic level. Though these are all components of the same body, they each maintain their distinct functional existence.
The Four States of Human Consciousness
Ancient scriptures describe four states of human existence:
- Jāgrat (Waking State) – Ordinary life activities dominated by sensory perceptions. Most individuals spend their entire lives within this state.
- Svapna (Dream State) – Here, the mind engages with past experiences, impressions, sounds, and subtle interactions with the five tanmātras (subtle elements). Occasionally, premonitions and extrasensory perceptions occur in this state. However, only certain dream elements are remembered; the rest are forgotten.
- Suṣupti (Deep Sleep State) – In this state, the connection with both the external and internal worlds is severed.
- Turīya (Transcendental State) – The highest and most awakened spiritual state. This is the peak of spiritual consciousness, where the individual soul (jīvātmā) undergoes its final evolution into a great sage, divine being, or even a realized deity.
Great sages, saints, and spiritual luminaries of the past attained the turīya state through intense yogic efforts and became omnipresent beings. This supreme state is inherently accessible to all, but only those with a firm spiritual resolve (sankalpa) can actualize it.
Subtle Refinement and the Evolution of the Soul
Scriptures discuss the origin of creation and the subsequent development of procreation (āmaithunī sṛṣṭi). In earlier epochs, highly evolved beings who had attained spiritual enlightenment through disciplined practice (yoga and upāsanā) reincarnated to guide humanity. They revealed the deeper truths of dharma, elevating the masses towards self-realization. Their divine knowledge and wisdom allowed even ordinary individuals (who remain confined to the waking state) to advance in the path of spiritual liberation.
Across different cosmic cycles (kalpas) and aeons (manvantaras), certain divine souls remain engaged in activities within the subtle realm, ensuring that dharma, righteousness, and noble ideals never completely vanish.
Subtle Refinement in Spiritual Science
The Upaniṣads describe highly realized beings as those who awaken the causal body (kāraṇa-śarīra), determining the spiritual practices appropriate for their time and space. The Paṇcadaśī scripture explains the composition of the subtle body as follows:
“Buddhi, karmendriyas, prāṇa – these five along with the mind form the subtle body. It is known as the liṅga-śarīra (subtle body).”
This means that the **five senses of perception (jñānendriyas), five organs of action (karmendriyas), five vital energies (prāṇas), mind, and intellect—seventeen elements in total—constitute the subtle body.
The human body is described as the abode of sages, deities, and divine incarnations. Within different regions of the body reside celestial rivers, mountains, and cosmic energies. Although the physical body is composed of waste-producing elements, its subtle essence can serve as a conduit for universal consciousness. The human form is a complete laboratory, containing blueprints for various future technological and scientific advancements.
The microcosm (piṇḍa) is a reflection of the macrocosm (brahmāṇḍa). However, this universal potential remains dormant. If awakened, it can manifest cosmic consciousness within the individual.
Vaporization – The Process of Refinement
The principle of vaporization (bāṣpīkaraṇa) transforms the gross into the vast. A gaseous substance can spread over a large distance and exert influence far beyond its immediate vicinity. For instance, when chili is burned, its essence disperses in the air, affecting a wide area. Similarly, a spiritual aspirant (sādhaka) can expand their personality and influence through the process of subtle refinement.
In Ayurveda, prolonged purification (kalvana) of an herb significantly enhances its potency. Similarly, in homeopathy, the process of extreme dilution (potentiation) magnifies the strength of the medicine.
Various spiritual disciplines involve intense austerities to transform bodily conditions and inner tendencies. The same spiritual practice does not yield identical results for everyone. Therefore, one’s spiritual discipline must be carefully determined based on lineage, past life tendencies, and inherent disposition. Such precision requires deep experience and guidance from an adept master. Those who receive proper instruction undoubtedly attain success.
The Unparalleled Power of Subtle Refinement
Do not ask how I am proceeding with my process of subtle refinement or what methods I am employing. This is a specialized experiment, governed by the strict discipline of my spiritual guide. Such inquiries are unnecessary because this process cannot be replicated. What should be done and why it should be done is something I follow as per my master’s directive.
In summary, subtle refinement (sūkṣmīkaraṇa) is vaporization. Through this, I transform my mental and vital energies into an immense, boundless force. The five subtle sheaths (pañca-kośas) within must be heated until they emerge as independent entities. Just as boiling water produces separate bubbles, which momentarily maintain individuality before merging, a sādhaka and his master must determine how large a bubble should be, what purpose it must serve, and how intensely it should be energized.
This process is the royal path for refining the subtle and causal bodies during the waking state. It is the eternal system of the Ṛṣi tradition, where highly evolved souls refine themselves not for personal liberation but for the welfare of the universe.
Final Message
What will society gain from my subtle refinement and vaporization process? What transformations will occur in present conditions? Such questions may arise in your minds.
To my companions and associates, I state this with firm conviction: I am fully committed to demonstrating these principles through direct experience. My master has given me a responsibility, and it is my duty to make it clear to all.
Through this process, I am not merely performing an experiment—I am preparing for the future of humanity. The era of great transformation is upon us, and my role in this cosmic transition will be fulfilled with unwavering determination.