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On āsanas[edit]

  1. Salutation to Âdinātha (Siva) who expounded the knowledge of Hatha Yoga, which like a staircase leads the aspirant to the high pinnacled Rāja Yoga.
  2. Yogin Swātmārāma, after saluting her Gurû Srinātha explains Hatha Yoga for the attainment of Rāja Yoga.
  3. Owing to the darkness arising from the multiplicity of opinions people are unable to know the Rāja Yoga. Compassionate Swātmārāma composes the Hatha Yoga Pradipikā like a torch to dispel it.
  4. Matsyendra, Goraksa, etc., knew Hatha Vidyā, and by their favor Yogi Swātmārāma also learnt it from them.
  5. The following Siddhas (masters) are said to have existed in former times:- Sri Adinātha (Siva), Matsyendra, Nātha, Sābar, Anand, Bhairava, Chaurangi, Mina Nātha, Goraksanātha, Virupāksa, Bilesaya.
  6. Manthāna, Bhairava, Siddhi Buddha, Kanthadi, Karantaka, Surānanda, Siddhipāda, Charapati.
  7. Kāneri, Pujyapāda, Nityanātha, Niranjana, Kapāli, Vindunātha, Kāka Chandiswara.
  8. Allāma, Prabhudeva, Ghodā, Choli, Tintini, Bhānuki, Nardevā, Khanda Kāpālika, etc.
  9. These Mahāsiddhas (great masters), breaking the sceptre of death, are roaming in the universe.
  10. Like a house protecting one from the heat of the sun, Hatha Yoga protects its practisers from the burning heat of the three Tāpas; and, similarly, it is the supporting tortoise, as it were, for those who are constantly devoted to the practice of Yoga.
  11. A yogi or yogini desirous of success should keep the knowledge of Hatha Yoga secret; for it becomes potent by concealing, and impotent by exposing.
  12. The Yogi or Yogini should practice Hatha Yoga in a small room, situated in a solitary place, being 4 cubits square, and free from stones, fire, water, disturbances of all kinds, and in a country where justice is properly administered, where good people live, and food can be obtained easily and plentifully.
  13. The room should have a small door, be free from holes, hollows, neither too high nor too low, well plastered with cow-dung and free from dirt, filth and insects. On its outside there should be bowers, raised platform (chabootrā), a well, and a compound. These characteristics of a room for Hatha Yogis and Hatha Yoginis have been described by adepts in the practice of Hatha.
  14. Having seated in such a room and free from all anxieties, one should practice Yoga, as instructed by his or her gurû .
  15. Yoga is destroyed by the following six causes:-- Over-eating, exertion, talkativeness, adhering to rules, i.e., cold bath in the morning, eating at night, or eating fruits only, company of men, and unsteadiness.
  16. The following six bring speedy success:-- Courage, daring, perseverance, discriminative knowledge, faith, aloofness from company.
  17. The ten rules of conduct are: ahimsâ (non-injuring), truth, non-stealing, continence, forgiveness, endurance, compassion, meekness, sparing diet, and cleanliness.
  18. The ten niyamas mentioned by those proficient in the knowledge of Yoga are: Tapa, patience, belief in God, charity, adoration of God, hearing discourses on the principles of religion, shame, intellect, Tapa and Yajna.

Asanas[edit]

  1. Being the first accessory of Hatha Yoga, āsana is described first. It should be practiced for gaining steady posture, health and lightness of body.
  2. I am going to describe certain âsanas which have been adopted by Munis like Vasistha, etc., and Yogis and Yoginis like Matsyendra, etc.
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Swastika-āsana[edit]

  1. Having kept both the hands under both the thighs, with the body straight, when one sits calmly in this posture, it is called Swastika.

Gomukha-āsana[edit]

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  1. Placing the right ankle on the left side and the left ankle on the right side, makes Gomukha-āsana, having the appearance of a cow.

Virāsana[edit]

  1. One foot is to be placed on the thigh of the opposite side; and so also the other foot on the opposite thigh. This is called Virâsana.

Kurmāsana[edit]

  1. Placing the right ankle on the left side of the anus, and the left ankle on the right side of it, makes what the Yogis and Yoginis call Kurma-âsana.

Kukkuta āsana[edit]

  1. Taking the posture of Padmâ-âsana and carrying the hands under the thighs, when the Yogi or Yogini raises himself or herself above the ground, with his or her palms resting on the ground, it becomes Kukkuta-âsana.

Utāna Kurma-āsana[edit]

  1. Having assumed the Kukkuta-āsana, when one grasps his or her neck by crossing his or her hands behind his or her head, and lies in this posture with his or her back touching the ground, it becomes Uttāna Kurma-āsana, from its appearance like that of a tortoise

Dhanura āsana[edit]

  1. Having caught the toes of the foot with both hands and carried them to the ears by drawing the body like a bow, it becomes Dhanura âsana.

Matsya-āsana[edit]

  1. Having placed with the right foot at the root of the left thigh, let the toe be grasped with the right hand passing over the back, and having placed the left foot on the right thigh at its root, let it be grasped with the left hand passing behind the back. This is the âsana, as explained by Sri Matsyânatha. It increases appetite and is an instrument for destroying the group of the most deadly diseases. Its practice awakens the Kundalini, stops the nectar shedding from the moon in people.
  2. Having placed with the right foot at the root of the left thigh, let the toe be grasped with the right hand passing over the back, and having placed the left foot on the right thigh at its root, let it be grasped with the left hand passing behind the back. This is the âsana, as explained by Sri Matsyânatha. It increases appetite and is an instrument for destroying the group of the most deadly diseases. Its practice awakens the Kundalini, stops the nectar shedding from the moon in people.

Paschima Tāna[edit]

  1. Having stretched the feet on the ground, like a stick, and having grasped the toes of both feet with both hands, when one sits with his or her forehead resting on the thighs, it is called Paschima Tâna.
  2. This Paschima Tâna carries the air from the front to the back part of the body (i.e., to the susumna). It kindles gastric fire, reduces obesity and cures all diseases of men.

Mayura-āsana[edit]

  1. Place the palms of both hands on the ground, and place the navel on both the elbows and balancing thus, the body should be stretched backwards like a stick. This is called Mayura-āsana.
  2. This âsana soon destroyed all diseases, and removes abdominal disorders, and also those arising from irregularities of phlegm, bile and wind, digests unwholesome food taken in excess, increases appetite and destroys the most deadly poison.

Sava-âsana[edit]

  1. Laying down on the ground, like a corpse, is called Sava-âsana. It removes fatigue and gives rest to the mind.
  2. Siva taught 84 âsanas. Of these the first four being essential ones, I am going to explain them here.
  3. These four are:-- The Siddha, Padma, Simha and Bhadra. Even of these, the Siddha-âsana, being very comfortable, one should always practice it.

The Siddhâsana[edit]

  1. Press firmly the heel of the left foot against the perineum, and the right heel above the lingha. With the chin pressing on the chest, one should sit calmly, having restrained the senses, and gaze steadily at the space between the eyebrows. This is called the Siddha âsana, the opener of the door of salvation.
  2. This Siddhâsana is performed also by placing the left heel on the Medhra (above the penis), and placing the right one next to it.
  3. Some call this Siddhâsana, some Vajrâsana. Others call it Mukta âsana or Gupta âsana.
  4. Just as sparing food is among Yamas, and Ahimsâ among the Niyamas, so is Siddhâsana called by adepts the chief of all the âsanas.
  5. Out of the 84 âsanas Siddhâsana should always be practiced, because it cleanses the impurities of 72,000 nâdis.
  6. By contemplating on oneself, by eating sparingly, and by practicing Siddhâsana for 12 years, the Yogi or Yogini obtains success.
  7. Other postures are of no use, when success has been achieved in Siddhâsana, and Prâna Vâyu becomes calm and restrained by Kevala Kumbhaka.
  8. Success in one Siddhâsana alone becoming firmly established, one gets Unmani at once, and the three bonds (Bandhas) are accomplished of themselves.
  9. There is no âsana like the Siddhâsana and no Kumbhaka like the Kevala. There is no mudrâ like the Khechari and no laya like the Nada (Anahâta Nâda).

Padmâsana[edit]

  1. Place the right foot on the left thigh and the left foot on the right thigh, and grasp the toes with the hands crossed over the back. Press the chin against the chest and gaze on the tip of the nose. This is called the Padmâsana, the destroyer of the diseases of the Yamis.
  2. Place the feet on the thighs, with the soles upward, and place the hands on the thighs, with the palms upwards.
  3. Gaze on the tip of the nose, keeping the tongue pressed against the root of the teeth of the upper jaw, and the chin against the chest, and raise the air up slowly, i.e., pull the apâna-vâyu gently upwards.
  4. This is called the Padmâsana, the destroyer of all diseases. It is difficult of attainment by everybody, but can be learnt by intelligent people in this world.
  5. Having kept both hands together in the lap, performing the Padmâsana firmly, keeping the chin fixed to the chest and contemplating on Him in the mind, by drawing the apâna-vâyu up (performing Mula Bandha) and pushing down the air after inhaling it, joining thus the prana and apâna in the navel, one gets the highest intelligence by awakening the sakti (kundalini) thus. (N.B.-- When Apâna Vâyu is drawn gently up and after filling the lungs with the air from outside, the prana is forced down by and by so as to join both of them in the navel, they both enter then the Kundalini and, reaching the Brahma randra (the great hole), they make the mind calm. Then the mind can contemplate on the nature of the atmana and can enjoy the highest bliss.)
  6. The Yogi or Yogini who, sitting with Padmâsana, can control breathing, there is no doubt, is free from bondage.

The Simhâsana[edit]

  1. Press the heels on both sides of the seam of the Perineum, in such a way that the left heel touches the right side and the right heel touches the left side of it.
  2. Place the hands on the thighs, with stretched fingers, and keeping the mouth open and the mind collected, gaze on the tip of the nose.
  3. This is Simhâsana, held sacred by the best Yogis and Yoginis. This excellent âsana effects the completion of the three Bandhas (the Mulabandha, Kantha or Jâlandhar Bandha and Uddiyâna Bandha).

The Bhandrâsana[edit]

  1. Place the heels on either side of the seam of the Perineum, keeping the left heel on the left side and the right one on the right side, holding the feet firmly joined to one another with both the hands. This Bhadrâsana is the destroyer of all diseases.
  2. Place the heels on either side of the seam of the Perineum, keeping the left heel on the left side and the right one on the right side, holding the feet firmly joined to one another with both the hands. This Bhadrâsana is the destroyer of all diseases.
  3. The expert Yogis and Yoginis call this Goraksa âsana. By sitting with this âsana, the Yogi or Yogini gets rid of fatigue.
  4. The Nadis should be cleansed of their impurities by performing the mudrâs, etc., (which are the practices relating to the air) âsanas, Kumbhakas and various curious mudrâs.
  5. By regular and close attention to Nâda (anâhata nâda) in Hatha Yoga, a Brahmachari, sparing in diet, unattached to objects of enjoyment, and devoted to Yoga, gains success, no doubt, within a year.
  6. Abstemious feeding is that in which 3/4 of hunger is satisfied with food, well cooked with ghee and sweets, and eaten with the offering of it to Siva.
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Foods injurious to a Yogi or Yogini[edit]

  1. Bitter, sour, saltish, green vegetables, fermented, oily, mixed with til seed, rape seed, intoxicating liquors, fish, meat, curds, chhaasa pulses, plums, oil-cake, asafoetida (hinga), garlic, onion, etc., should not be eaten.
  2. Food heated again, dry, having too much salt, sour, minor grains, and vegetables that cause burning sensation, should not be eaten. Fire, women, travelling, etc., should be avoided.
  3. As said by Goraksa, one should keep aloof from the society of the evil-minded, fire, travelling, early morning bath, fasting, and all kinds of bodily exertion.
  4. Wheat, rice, barley, shâstik (a kind of rice), good corns, milk, ghee, sugar, butter, sugarcandy, honey, dried ginger, Parwal (a vegetable), the five vegetables, moong, pure water, these are very beneficial to those who practice Yoga.
  5. A yogi or yogini should eat tonics (things giving strength), well sweetened, greasy (made with ghee), milk butter, etc., which may increase humors of the body, according to his or her desire.
  6. Whether young, old or too old, sick or lean, one who discards laziness, gets success if he or she practices Yoga.
  7. Success comes to him or her who is engaged in the practice. How can one get success without practice; for by merely reading books on Yoga, one can never get success.
  8. Success cannot be attained by adopting a particular dress (Vesa). It cannot be gained by telling tales. Practice alone is the means to success. This is true, there is no doubt.
  9. âsanas, various Kumbhakas, and other divine means, all should be practiced in the practice of Hatha Yoga, till the fruitóRâja Yoga is obtained. End of the first chapter, on the method of forming the âsanas.
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