Inspirational Quotes by Hatha Yoga Pradipika

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One who desires complete dominion of yoga should explore nada and abandon all thoughts.

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The qualities of existence, consciousness, and bliss are present in all elements, gods, animals, and men alike.

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A disciplined mind no longer falls prey to its habitual chatter, enabling spiritual progress.

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The most desirable guru guides systematically through karmic experiences for a sustained awakening.

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The yama and niyama have been provided as guidelines to maintain a sadhaka on the path.

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Nada yoga captivates the mind like music and draws it into internal absorption.

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Fear only comes with the experience of duality. When there is unity, death becomes irrelevant.

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The shakti in the form of mind reflects objects; to reflect pure consciousness, the mind must contain nothing.

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The entire pranic capacity must be increased to manifest superhuman qualities.

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When the perineal body is contracted, prana shakti is redirected to the navel center, activating the fire element.

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One hears the sound of nada; when consciousness dissolves into it, the supreme state of Vishnu is attained.

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Consciousness pervades even the potential force of Shakti; in dissolution, tattwas subside into consciousness.

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Faith in the guru, courage, and perseverance are essential for fulfilling yoga.

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The breath moving in the middle passage makes the mind still. This is called the state of manonmani—devoid of thought.

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The yogi must always perform moola bandha to guide kundalini into the Brahma nadi.

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Pranayama must be done with a concentrated mind to activate sushumna.

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Conflict between opposing forces is inherent in human evolution but leads to greater union.

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By cultivating awareness of the unstruck resonance (anahata shabda), the mind dissolves into supreme consciousness.

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Ambrosial milk sometimes trickled through the palate, entering the nadis, filling the body with a blended light.

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By the sharp goad of nada, the mind, which is like a furious elephant roaming in the garden of senses, is controlled.

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