Discourse on the Rising of the Breath

Place the heels in such a way that the space between them is pressed; there, keep the "seed" original: "beej," referring to the vital essence or bindu and the channel of the mind. Do not extend the hands or feet. 7. If one blocks the opening the nasal cavity with the tongue Rasana: The tongue, their awareness is immediately purified, and the heavy distractions of the mind are erased. All hunger and thirst are destroyed. 8. Crying and the fear of death are overcome; one is released from all bonds. Such a person attains the rank of the Unseen original: "Alakh," a term for the formless Divine. 9. When one practices this method with truth and constantly worships the Lord, then delusion and devotion become one; this is achieved through the grace of the Guru. 10.

Doha

By mastering the Accomplished Pose Siddhasana: A foundational seated posture for meditation and breath control, one becomes absorbed in the Stainless One original: "Niranjan," the pure, formless reality. At the location of the Tenth Door Dasam Dwar: The spiritual opening at the crown of the head, the manifest light appears as a sign. 11.

Now, the Gazing Action - Chaupai

The Gazing Action Trataka: The practice of staring at a single point to focus the mind was spoken by Uma A name for the goddess Parvati, who receives these teachings from Shiva; the saints and seekers have attained this rank. First, the seeker should rise at dawn and sit facing the eastern direction. 12. Let the sight expand and look into the sky; the breath Pavan: The vital air or life-force should be practiced through the eyes. After a short delay, close the eyes, and then expand the sight toward the sky again. 13. As long as the sun is visible, the seeker should perform this action. The vision becomes pure, great light appears, and many virtues are mastered by whoever practices this. 14.

Now, the Action of Retention - Chaupai

I shall explain Breath Retention Kumbhaka: The practice of holding the breath clearly, just as the methods of practice have been told. First, draw in through all the limbs; that which is pulled in is called the Inhalation Puraka: The intake of breath. 15. Slowly, slowly, bring it to the forehead. When the breath is controlled and moves upward, one can go beyond the reach of the tongue referring to the internal sensations in the upper palate. 16. Thus ends Retention.

Now, the Assembly Pose

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The Assembly Pose original: "Sabhasana." While "Sabha" means assembly, this refers to a specific seated posture for stability begins. From it, much strength arises in the saints—in the head, the marrow, the neck, and the strength of the back. Oh brother, the whole body becomes very firm. 17. One who eats five types of grain likely referring to a balanced or restricted yogic diet and masters this: place the right foot near the groin and let it rest upon the left thigh. 18.