Abusive mystics

From: Nils Weinander <nils_w_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 16:29:42 +0100


Alex:
>
> I'm told this theme, failed mystic abuses the wazoo out of his magic
> powers, is explored in Patanjali. Having never troubled to crack
> open the covers of same, can anyone comment?

Tone down "explore" and "abuse the wazoo" and it's correct. Patanjali mentions says that improved consciousness brings powers, but that using them endangers (or even stops) your progress.



Nils Weinander
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