SCIENCE OF PSYCHIC HEALING
BY YOGI RAMACHARAKA
PUBLISHERS' NOTICE.
This
book is not a book of theories - it deals with
facts. Its author regards the best of theories as
but working hypotheses to be used only until
better ones present themselves. The "fact" is the
principal thing the essential thing to uncover
which the tool, theory, is used. The sanest
thinkers the best investigators hold no theory,
not even the one dearest to them, that they are
not ready and willing to throw away when a better
one presents itself, whether that better one be
discovered by themselves or other persons. This is
the true philosophical spirit.
It is true that this book may appear
dogmatic rather than argumentative. But the author
knows of no better way to present the facts of the
subject, concisely and to the point free from the
web of theory, and the quicksandsof argument. And
so he has decided to take the liability of the
charge of " dogmatism, " in order to deliver his
message to you in the style that he feels will
reach the greatest number, and thus do the most
good.
The facts stated In the book are true,
and may be so proven by you in your actual
practice, if you will but follow instructions.
This, after all, is better than argumentative
proofs that fail to prove.
The best way to get the benefit of this
book is to start in to put its teachings into
practice. Do not be content with merely agreeing
intellectually to its propositions, but get to
work and do something. This is the only way for
you to get the benefit of the book to get your
money's worth from the book.
The author has placed in your hands the
operation of a mighty force of Nature - you must
do the rest. He has pointed out the way - you must
take the steps yourself. He has opened the door,
but you must walk through it yourself.
We ask the reader to acquaint himself
with each and every one of the several methods of
healing taught in this book, before he determines
which he prefers to use. The wisest will take a
little from each, rather than to tie himself down
to any particular method or system. All are good,
but some will be better for individuals than
others. The author mentions this fact, and tells
you how to select.
The methods described in this book may be
used in self-healing, even when it is not so
stated in the text. In fact, self-healing is
probably the favorite idea of the author, who
believes in people doing things for themselves,
and being independent, so far as is possible.
We trust that you will appreciate the
value and simplicity of this book, and will put
into practice its important instruction.
THE YOGI PUBLICATION SOCIETY.
Chicago, III., April, 1906.
PSYCHIC HEALING.
CHAPTER I. THE PURPOSE OF THE
BOOK.
This book is intended to be a plain, simple, practical presentation of the various forms of Psychic Healing. We have said very little about theory although giving a general outline of the underlying theories that the healer may understand the nature of the work he is doing and have tried to make the book tell "how" to do the work.
In introducing the
subject we wish to say that we have not tried to
make a religion of Psychic Healing, for this
seems a folly to us. We do not see why Psychic
Healing should be made into a religion, any more
than should Drug Healing, Massage, Osteopathy,
or any other form of healing. All true healing
results from an application of perfectly natural
laws, and the power employed is as
much a natural law as is electricity.
For
that matter, all natural laws are of " divine "
religion, and are equally worthy of respect and
reverence. There has been a great tendency in
the Western world to build up religious or
semi-religious cults around the work of healing.
Each
cult or sect claims that its cures and healing
is the result of some special creed or
meta-physicalbelief, notwithstanding the fact
that the other sects make cures in about the
same proportion.
The
above facts being true, it follows that the
Oriental psychic healer fails to feel that
jealousy and prejudice regarding practitioners
of other forms of healing, which, alas, is so
prevalent in the Western world. He believes that
any form of true healing employs the same force
and power that he is using notwithstanding the
difference in the methods and he respects the
same accordingly. He naturally prefers his own
method, but does not abuse his neighbor for
preferring another method.
Moreover,
the Oriental healer is taught from the beginning
that there are certain natural laws of the body,
which must be observed in order to maintain
health, or to restore it if lost. He believes
that that which makes the healthy man healthy
will make the sick man well. We allude to the
natural laws regarding nutrition, elimination,
breathing, etc. We have set forth our conception
of these laws in our book, "Hatha Yoga," and
will briefly mention the same in the succeeding
chapter entitled "The Natural Laws of the Body"
to which we refer all students, strongly
advising them to acquaint themselves with these
natural laws before attempting healing work. We
are fully aware that many "Western schools of Psychic
Healing ignore these laws as too "material" but
one has but to look around him to see the folly
of that position. Natural laws may not be defied
with impunity.
We
believe that if people would follow the
teachings of "Hatha Yoga" there would be no need
for healing of any sort, for all would maintain
health. But people will not do this, and
therefore healing methods are necessary. And we
believe that Psychic Healing is the best and
highest form of Healing known to man. But even
Psychic Healing will not, and cannot, effect a
permanent cure, unless the patient will change
his or her habits of living, and will endeavor
to live in accordance with Nature's laws.
So
therefore, again and again, do we urge the
healer to acquaint his patient with these
natural laws of the body - "Hatha Yoga" - and
while giving the healing treatments he should
endeavor to "work in" advice and instruction
regarding the natural laws of the body, so that
when the patient is healed he will live in such
a manner as to promote health, and to hold the
ground he has gained, and not slip back again.
We
believe that these two books companion books
"Hatka Yoga" and "Psychic Healing" will give one
the "Key to Health. "
This
book is not intended as a treatise upon disease.
On the contrary, it says as little as possible
about disease, and prefers to keep before the
eye of the student the Healthy Condition, and
the means of bringing it about. Therefore you
will see but little of symptoms in this book.
Symptoms are but various indications of a cause
behind them, and we believe that there is only
one general cause for disease, and that is
improper functioning of the cells. In other
words, we believe that all disease is but
Cell-disease. And we believe that the
general treatments given in connection with the
principles laid down in "Hatha Yoga," will
remove the cause of the trouble, and the
symptoms will then disappear.
We
will not take up your attention with praise of
the systems of healing taught in this book. We
believe that "the proof of the pudding lies in
the eating, " and we say to you, "Try It."
Have
confidence in yourself, and in your healing
power. It is your Divine heritage, and is not a
gift bestowed upon but a few. It is a general
gift and natural power that may be developed by
practice and confidence, and instead of
decreasing by use, it grows in proportion to its
use. It is like a muscle that is developed by
practice, but which becomes soft and flabby by
non-use.
But
when you begin to make cures, and hear wonderful
reports of your success, which may seem
miraculous to those around you who do not
understand the subject, do not become puffed up
or conceited, and begin to believe tnat you have
some special gift or power. This is folly, for
all healers are but channels of expression
through which the natural forces and energies
flow. You are but an instrument in the hands of
Natural Laws.
Do
not forget this. This thought may be turned into
a source of strength if you will look at the
other side of the proposition and remember that
you have the forces of the Universe "back of
you.
We
advise the student to carefully study, and
acquaint himself with all of the methods taught
in this book. After doing so, let him select the
methods that appeal most to him being guided by
Ms intuition. Let him, if he is so led, take a
little from one system and a little from
another, and combine them into a system of his
own. Let him "take his own wherever he finds it"
Do not deem it necessary, to tie yourself to any
one system, or to wear the "label" or "tag" of
any one school. Beware of labels and tags on the
mind.
Be
YOURSELF.
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