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! ! 135 place far away. This is still in its initial stages. The fourth branch is to send the spirit far away. This does not refer to the soul, but to a receptive part of the human brain, which is called the sensitive heart. It can leave the body and be seen by others. Th e fifth branch is the reformation of moral values , through which one can be rid of harmful habits such as stealing, etc. 71. Spiritualism: This is the calling of spirits. Renowned scientists are being drawn to this discipline, giving preference to it over other disciplines, when in reality, this is superstition. Christians are told Christian things an d Hindus are told Hindu things. All concentratio n is focused upon one person, and he states that the spirit is within him. At times, the spirit appears separately and indica tes its presence by overturning a chair or performing some other act. T he spirit does not truly arrive, but this is indeed a real discipline. 72. Physiognomy: It is the assessment of a person’s face to reveal his character or personality, his habits, and qualities. Sentiments such as deceit, faithlessness, love, faithfulness, etc. can be determined. One branch of this science is the reading of one’s face , i. e. , the analysis of a person’s f acial features to determine his behavior. A person’s character can be surmised by looking at the distance between the ears and eyes, the form of the lips and nose, a nd the length and width of other facial features. The second branch of this science is the study of the brain [or neuropsychology ]. The better one’s morals are, the better the state of the brain. M urd er and bloodshed stem from distinct parts of the brain. God Almighty has di vided the brain into many parts, which designate different emotions and behavior. Falsehood, truth, deceit, love all lie in separate areas. B y measuring the size of one’s head, this field can determine where the gr eatest quantity of matter lies. F or example, is the area of materialism or contentment greater , or is the area which contains intolerance or patience greater. The most remarkable aspect of all of this, is that if a part of the brain is operated on and the proportion of its matter is altered, it could improve one’s habits. This particular study is making headway. 73. Power of Suggestion: This discipline differs from mesmerism. I nstead of exercising effort or treatment, it is merely suggested that one is not sick. Suggestive t hought s influence the body and