Discourse on the Rising of the Breath

When the Cycle of Dissolution original: "Pralaya Chakra." The cosmic phase of destruction and renewal. turns, the soul transforms and the body changes its form; then it is bound within the small Adamantine original: "Vajra." Symbolizing the indestructible nature of the enlightened body. knot.

The mirror is steady, and the speech is... The OCR "उरु ड ड वानी" is partially illegible. the Stream of Nectar original: "Amrit Dhara." A mystical internal secretion sought by yogis. becomes the milk within the ascetic’s water-pot. The water is held in the vessel of the skull. Conscious ash covers the limbs of the body. The Undecaying Patched Cloak original: "Ajar Kantha." The traditional ragged garment of a yogi, here used metaphorically for a body that does not age. is beyond all debate and dispute.

Sounding the trumpet in the fortress of the Unstruck Sound original: "Anahad." The internal vibration heard by advanced meditators.. The forehead mark of contentment cannot be erased. Wearing the crown of the Absolute and carrying the water-pot of the mountains. Even as the mind of the Brahmin becomes detached from the world, Gorakhnath The primary founding master of the Nath Siddha tradition. says these elements are formless.

There, meditation is focused on the Confluence of Three original: "Trikuti." The spiritual center between the eyebrows, or the "third eye." in the pure chamber. The Moon and Sun original: "Chand Sur." Referring to the left and right breath channels, Ida and Pingala. are heavy... to the other side of the Firmament original: "Gagan." In yogic terms, the inner space of the crown chakra., where one becomes intoxicated with divinity. Those who are masters of their senses for ages remain detached, while their hearts are colored with love for the Absolute. Those who remain in this state are eternal enjoyers, but for others, this discipline is difficult to master. Thus, O Master, please explain so that both paths may be accomplished.

Some sing music, some meditate on the Vedas The oldest sacred scriptures of Hinduism. or astrology, some read the path of the Shastras Legal and philosophical treatises., and some follow the books of erotic arts. Some are attached to the path of the Agamas Traditional sectarian scriptures., and some are fond of the science of palmistry. 23

Couplet original: "Dohara." A specific poetic meter consisting of two lines.
Through all these, O Lord, one attains knowledge; through the practice of the One, the seeker is satisfied. In the world, O Lord, make the Word shine forth. 24

Quatrain original: "Chaupai." A four-line poetic meter.
Shambhu A name for the god Shiva. said: Listen, my dear Girija A name for the goddess Parvati, "Daughter of the Mountain.", I shall speak the Knowledge of the Breath-Sound original: "Swarodaya Gyan." The science of analyzing the breath to understand cosmic and personal harmony. with contemplation. O wise lady, listen to the distinctions of the Breath-Sound; I will explain the astrology of the Breath. 25

Through the Breath-Sound, the melodies of music arise; through the Breath-Sound, one attains the essence of the Vedas. Through the Breath-Sound, one knows the secrets of the ocean; through the Breath-Sound, the Vedas and Agamas are explained. 26

The Breath-Sound has created the three worlds; it is the truth that brings the dead back to life. Know the Breath-Sound to be the form of the Soul, the source of both creation and dissolution...