“The system has been designed for the people of Kali Yuga; Hatha Yoga commences with purification of the body.”
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
- “Shambhavi mudra with breath control induces a state of superconscious absorption.”
- “Making atma the center of Brahma and everything Brahma; remain without even a single thought in samadhi.”
- “Fear only comes with the experience of duality. When there is unity, death becomes irrelevant.”
- “When the mind ceases to be fickle and is united by fixing it in nada, it becomes immobile like a wingless bird.”
- “The entire pranic capacity must be increased to manifest superhuman qualities.”
- “The yama and niyama have been provided as guidelines to maintain a sadhaka on the path.”