Empowering approach to yoga

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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