“Ambrosial milk sometimes trickled through the palate, entering the nadis, filling the body with a blended light.”
This isn't a verse from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. It is an idea from commentary on the text. For the text's own words, see the verses we've referenced.
About the text: Hatha Yoga Pradipika
The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is a Sanskrit manual of hatha yoga compiled by Svatmarama, usually dated to the 15th century. Its four chapters cover postures, cleansing practices and breath control, mudras and bandhas, and meditation, and it is among the most influential surviving hatha yoga texts.
More from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika
- “Conflict between opposing forces is inherent in human evolution but leads to greater union.”
- “The most desirable guru guides systematically through karmic experiences for a sustained awakening.”
- “When the perineal body is contracted, prana shakti is redirected to the navel center, activating the fire element.”
- “The guru's wisdom unveils hidden aspects of the self that the student could not perceive.”
- “Non-violence, truth, non-stealing, continence, forgiveness, endurance, compassion, humility, moderate diet, and cleanliness are the ten rules of conduct (yama).”
- “A disciplined mind no longer falls prey to its habitual chatter, enabling spiritual progress.”