This book is a fascinating examination of the religious and magical practices of various cultures and their common themes. With a focus on yoga and its transformative power, William Joseph Flagg takes the reader on a journey through time and space to explore the mysteries of the human soul and its relationship to the divine. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in comparative religion and the power of spiritual practice. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.