“Consciousness pervades even the potential force of Shakti; in dissolution, tattwas subside into consciousness.”
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
- “Non-violence, truth, non-stealing, continence, forgiveness, endurance, compassion, humility, moderate diet, and cleanliness are the ten rules of conduct (yama).”
- “Absorption in nada pacifies the restless mind, dissolving awareness of the external world.”
- “One who desires complete dominion of yoga should explore nada and abandon all thoughts.”
- “Inner awakening occurs when mind, breath, and body achieve equilibrium.”
- “Moola bandha helps guide the energy upward to higher centers, promoting spiritual evolution.”
- “One hears the sound of nada; when consciousness dissolves into it, the supreme state of Vishnu is attained.”