“Nada must be practiced regularly, as it captivates and steadies the mind.”
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
- “The yogi must always perform moola bandha to guide kundalini into the Brahma nadi.”
- “The guru reflects the brilliance of your spirit, revealing your own divine essence.”
- “By systematically restraining the prana (breath), the nadis and chakras are purified, allowing the prana to enter the sushumna.”
- “The shakti in the form of mind reflects objects; to reflect pure consciousness, the mind must contain nothing.”
- “Absorption in nada pacifies the restless mind, dissolving awareness of the external world.”
- “It is better not to concern yourself with mental activities; just do your practices.”