Salutations to the Great Lord Ganesha original: "Shri Ganeshaya Namah"; a traditional invocation to the elephant-headed deity of beginnings and wisdom.

Now begins the Table of Contents for the Shiva Swarodaya The "Shiva Swarodaya" is an ancient Sanskrit text presented as a dialogue between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, focusing on the science of breath and its impact on life.

Number	Subject	Page No.
1	The Auspicious Invocation original: "Mangalacharanam"; a prayer at the start of a book to ensure its successful completion.	1
2	Goddess Parvati’s inquiry to Lord Shiva regarding knowledge, meditation, and the account of the creation, preservation, and dissolution of the universe	”
3	Lord Shiva’s explanation and response	10
4	Lord Shiva’s description of the true nature of the Elements original: "Tattva"; referring to the five fundamental elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether.	”
5	Description of the benefits of reading this scripture	11
6	Lord Shiva’s discourse on the greatness of the Science of Breath original: "Swarodaya Mahatmya".	12
7	Description of the characteristics of those qualified to study this	”
8	The greatness of the Breath original: "Swar".	”
9	Lord Shiva’s account of the number and movement of the energy channels pervading the body original: "Nadis"; channels through which life force or 'prana' flows.	15
10	Lord Shiva’s distinction between horizontal and vertical channels and the difference between superior and inferior ones	”
11	The arrangement of the locations of the Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna channels These are the three primary energy channels: the left (lunar), the right (solar), and the central channel.	16
12	The arrangement of the names and locations of the vital airs within the channels original: "Ayu" or "Prana".	17
13	Description of the knowledge of the energy channels	18
14	Determination of the flow and speed of the energy channels	”
15	Description of the timing and fruits of meditating upon the Elements	20
16	Distinguishing between auspicious and inauspicious energy channels	”
17	Description of the appropriate actions to perform when a specific channel is active	”