The Scented Garden

146 The relations between the twins of rapture. greatness of this preservation (i.e., through celiba- cy) one becomes like me in glory. 63. The vindu (semen) causes the pleasure and pain of all creatures living in this world, who are infatuated, and are subject to death and de- cay. For the Yogi, this preservation of semen is the best of all Yogas, and it is the giver of happiness. 64. Though immersed in enjoyments, men get powers through its practice. Through the force of his practice, he becomes an adept in due season, in his present life. 65. The Yogi certainly obtains through this practice all kinds of powers at the same time enjoy- ing all the innumerable enjoyments of the world. 66. This Yoga can be practised along with much enjoyment ; therefore the Yogi should practise it. 67. There are two modifications of the VAJROLI, called Sahajoni, and Amarani. By all means let the Yogi preserve the semen. 68. If at the time of copulation, the vindu is forcibly emitted, and there takes place an union of the sun and moon, then let him absorb this mix- ture through the tube of the male organ. This is Amarani. 69. The method by which the vindu on the point of emission can be withheld through YONI- MUDRA, is called Sahajoni. It is kept secret in all the Tantras. 70. Though ultimately the action then (Amarani and Sahajoni) is the same, there are arisen differ- ence owing to the difference of nomenclature. Let the Yogi practise them with the greatest care and perseverance. 71. Through love for my devotees, I have re- vealed this Yoga ; it should be kept secret with the greatest care, and not be given to everybody. 72. It is the most secret of all secrets that ever were or shall be ; therefore let the prudent Yogi keep it with the greatest secrecy possible.