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Downloaded from https://www.AskYogaExpert.org HATHA RATNAVALI HATHA YOGA PRADIPIKA GHERANDA SAMHITA Patanjali Yoga Sutra Shiv Samhita Sidhsidhanta Paddati Authors Srinivas Swatmarama Gheranda Rishi to Chanda Kapil Patanjali Unknown Gorakshnath Chapters 4 Chapters Chapter 1 – 86 (Ashtakrama) Chapter 2 - 159 Chapter 3 - 97 Chapter 4 - 64 Total:406 4 Chapters Chaturanga Yoga Chapter is called Updesh Middle of 14th Century Chapter 1 – Asana Chapter 2 – Shatkarma and Pranayama Chapter 3 – Mudra and Bandha Chapter 4 – Samadhi 7 Chapters Saptanga Yoga 317 Shlokas Total 102 yogic practices 4 Chapters Samadhi Pada - 51 Sadhana Pada -55 (Ashtanga Yoga present in 2nd chapter similar to 2nd chapter of Sidh Sidhanta Paddati) Vibhuti Pada-56 Kaivalaya Pada -34 Total: 196 8 steps to hatha yoga Ashtanga Yoga 5 Chapters Last 5th Chapter is largest – 212 shlokas Total 642 Shlokas Chapter is called Patal 6 Chapters Ashtanga Yoga Name of Chapters CHAPTER 1 Maha Yoga – chittavritti nirodha – Mantrayoga (m signifies manas and tra – signifies prana), Layayoga (absorption of mind), Hatha Yoga ha-surya and tha- chandra – establishing equilibrium and Raja yoga (Mnemonics - MALAHARA) Hatha Yoga comprises of 10 mudras, eight kriyas, eight kumbakas and 84 asanas. AshtaKarma in place of shatkarma Chakri* CHAPTER 1 ASANAVIDHIKATHANAM Asanas and disciplines of yoga Mention of 33 yoga Masters Constant practice of yoga is compared with tortoise in mythology. Place for doing yoga practice – good king, prosperous and free from troubles. Free from stones, fires and water to the extent of length of a bow. Yoga Matha-where yoga is practiced – small entrance without a window, leveled CHAPTER 1 SHATKARMA No fetters like those of illusion (maya), no strength like that which comes from discipline (Yoga), there is no friend higher than knowledge (Jnana) and no greater enemy than Egoism (Ahankara). Karma cycle is compared with Persian Wheel. The body is compared with earthen pot if CHAPTER 1 SAMADHI PADA Yoga definition, 5 fluctuations, means to restrain these fluctuations, Samadhi, 1.2 Yoga Chitta Vritti Nirodah. Yoga is the cessation of fluctuations of mind / chitta. 1.3Tada Drastuh Swarupe Avasthanam Then the seer dwells in his own true self 1.4 Vritti Swarupam itaratra At other times, the seer identifies with Nath Pantha CHAPTER 1 Existence of one only – Knowledge; Difference of opinion; Yoga the only true method; karma kanda; gyan kanda; Criticized the karma which is done with intention of karmphala Knowledge only is eternal. Persons who following these doctrines have Natha Pantha Updesh Pindo Utpatti Vichar Pind Vichar Pind Gyan Samrasta Avdhoota ki Visheshta 10 naadis are prominent in SSP Whereas 14 naadis are prominent in HR GITA
Downloaded from https://www.AskYogaExpert.org Nauli** Dhauti (20 Cubits /4 digits)*** Neti (12 digits) Basti (vayu basti and jala basti) @ Gajakarni (gurugajkarani – water with jiggery and sesame or coconut water) – gajakarini is foremost among the hatha practices as leader elephants shines among the herd of elephants. Trataka Mastakbranti**** Mnemonics ChaNa DhauNe BhaGa Tenali Mama *Chakri is Mulashodhana in GhS **Lauliki in GhS is Nauli *** Vastra Dhauti comes under Hrd Dhauti in GhS ****Kapalabranti is kapalabhati @HR recommends chakrikrama before basti. One should not eat for 3 ghatis, i.e. 1hour 12 minutes. Kapalabastikrama – utkatasana navel deep water- inserting a tube in anus- raise water upwards 1 Ghati = 24 minutes and without holes, not too high or too deep, clean meared with cow dung, free of all insects. Outside it, should have pleasant hall with a raised seat and a well and surrounded by an outer wall. Six Causes which destroy Yoga Over eating Too much fatigue Too much talk Following unsuitable niyama Keeping company with unsuitable people Being Fickle minded Six Causes which flourishes yoga Enthusiasm Firm Resolve Courage Knowledge of Truth Determination Giving up company of unsuitable people. ASANAS (recognized by Vasishta and Matsyendra) Lord Shiva has described 84 thrown in water it is decayed but when it is baked, it is not destroyed in water. Bake the body hard in the fire of training in order to strengthen and purify the body. 7 steps /lessons for Hatha Yoga Shatkarmas - purifies Asanas – gives strength (dridtaa) Mudra – gives steadiness (stirtha) Pratyahara – calmness (dhairyata) Pranayama – gives lightness Dhyana – gives perception of self (pratayakshtwa) Samadhi – gives isolation (Nirliptata), Freedom. (Mnemonics - SAMP PraDeS) Shatkarmas (21) Dhauti (13) Bhasti (2) Neti Lokiki (Nauli) the fluctuating consciousness DESCRIPTION OF 5 VRITTIS 1.5 vrttayah panchatayayah klista aklishta The fluctuations of consciousness are fivefold. They may be painful or non-painful. 1.6 pramana, viparaya, vikalpa, nidra, smrtryaya These fluctuations are correct knowledge (pramana), illusion(viparya), delusion(vikalpa), sleep (nidra) and memory (smriti). 1.7Pratyaksa Anumana agamah pramanani Correct knowledge is direct (pratyaksa), inferred (anumana) and proven as factual (agamah) 1.8 viparyayah mithyajnanam atadrupa pratishtam Vipariya (illusion) is based on non-fact or non-real 1.9 shabdgyana committed good and bad actions, continue to move in this world in the cycle of births and deaths through dire necessity. Two doctrines – as found in vedas – karma kanda and jnana kanda. Karma Kanda – lawful (good) and prohibited (bad) acts. Good Acts – three fold – nitya (regular), naimityka (occasional) and Kamya (optional). Nitya brings freedom from sin. Naimityka and kamya if done brings merits and if not done brings demierit. Fruits of actions – two fold – heaven or hell. Creation is caused through bondages of karma and nothing else. When the suffering for evil actions are gone through then there takes place many re-
Downloaded from https://www.AskYogaExpert.org Yama = 3 hours Bhasti removes disorders of vata, pitta, and kapha. CHAPTER 2 Kumbhakas (9) & Mudras (10) 9 Kumbhakas Bhastrika Brahmari Suryabheda Ujjayi Sitali Murccha Sitkara Kevala Bhujangikarana (additional) (mnemonics: MBBSKUSS) Additional Kumbhaka is Bhujangikarana Inhale the air through throat and exhale the air through throat. 10 Mudras Mahamudra, Mahabandha, Mahavedha, Uddiyana, Mulabandha, asanas. This book described 11 asanas: Swastikasana Gomukhasana Virasana Kurmasana Kukkutasana Uttana Kurmasana Dhanurasana Matsyendrasana Paschimittonasana Mayurasana Shavasana And in addition described 4 important asanas Siddhasana Padmasana Simhasana Bhadrasana Total of 15 Asanas have been described Anahada sounds come from Anahata Chakra Brahmachari observing a moderate diet, being devoted to Yoga and having a detached temperament becomes a Siddha after a year. Tratak Kapalbhati (3) (Mnemonics - DaBas Ne NaTak Kiya ) DHAUTI 4 TYPES ANTARDHAUTI (4) DANT DHAUTI (5) HRID DHAUTI (3) MOOLSHODHANA ANTARDHAUTI (internal washing) 4 TYPES VATSARA DHAUTI (wind purification) Air Drinking (beak crow) force out through lower end VARISARA DHAUTI (water purification) (HIGHEST DHAUTI) FILL THE MOUTH WITH WATER DOWN TO THE THROAT, AND THEN DRINK IT SLOWLY AND THEN MOVE IT THROUGH STOMACH FORCING DOWNARDS EXPELLING THROUGH RECTUM anupati vastunayah vikalpah Verbal knowledge without substance is vikalpah (imagination) 1.10 abhava pratyaya alambana vritti nidra Sleep is non-deliberate absence of thoughts waves or knowledge. 1.11 Anubhuta visaya asampramosah smrtih Memory is the unmodified recollection of words and experiences. HOW TO DO CESSATION OF FIVE VRITTIS? 2 WAYS – EITHER PRACTICE & DETACHMENT OR ISHWAR PRANIDHAN 1 ST WAY PRACTICE & DETACHMENT 1.12Abyasa vairagyabhyam tannirodah (Practice) Abhyasa and Vairagya(detachment) are the means to the still the fluctuations of the chitta births, when the fruits of good actions have been exhausted, then also verily the result is same. So, good actions and bad actions are veritable bondage of the embodied souls. Those who are not desirous of enjoying fruits of their actions in this or the next world, should renounce all actions together with their fruits, and having discarded daily, occasional and naimitkya acts should employ themselves in the practice of yoga. Gyan Kanda – Then, he must engage in Gyan Kanda. Spirit – Sacchidananda Yoga and Maya – Maya (Illusion) is the mother of the universe. Emanation or Evolution – Avidya – The lord willed to create his creatures,