Verse 1.377
पूरकः कुरुते धृष्टिं धातुसाम्यं तथैव च । कुम्भकः स्तम्भनं कुर्याज्जीवरक्षाविवर्द्धनम्
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The inhalation creates boldness and balance of the bodily elements; the retention creates a stopping or arresting power, leading to the protection and increase of life. This verse distinguishes the specific alchemical effects of the two…
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