[n_2:16]. See previous note on the thunderbolt (Note 30, Chapter I).

[n_2:17]. The Tibetan word for insanity is smyo-wa; for neurosis [so changed from the translator's "psychosis". Ed.], abog; for mania, srog-rbin-nad; for faintness, brgyl-nad; for depression, atibs.

[n_2:18]. The meaning of this statement is not obvious from the text; it may have a hidden meaning. The translator presumes that, when the incantation is effective, the yogi as well as the patient will feel the spittle rise into his mouth.

[n_2:19]. Shelter Berha (Mgong-b'o Berha) is the Protector of the Old School.