The (also known as the Goraksha Paddhati ) is a foundational text of Hatha Yoga attributed to the 11th-century sage Gorakshanath . It serves as a comprehensive guide to the physical and spiritual disciplines required for awakening Kundalini and achieving liberation. Core Philosophy and Structure

: It describes three "knots" ( granthis )—Brahma, Vishnu, and Rudra—that must be pierced by the rising energy for the yogi to reach spiritual liberation.

Unlike the eight-limbed system of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras , the Goraksha Samhita focuses on a (shadanga-yoga): Asana : Posture (emphasizing Siddhasana and Kamalasana). Pranasamrodha : Breath control (Pranayama). Pratyahara : Withdrawal of the senses. Dharana : Concentration. Dhyana : Meditation. Samadhi : The superconscious state of enlightenment.

The text omits the yamas and niyamas (ethical and personal observances), assuming its audience consists of dedicated ascetics who have already mastered these preliminaries. Key Teachings and Techniques

: The Samhita provides a "roadmap" for the human energy system, detailing the chakras (energy centers) and nadis (energy channels). It is often credited with being the first text to teach specific techniques for raising Kundalini Shakti , such as "the stimulation of Sarasvati".

: The text emphasizes gradually increasing breath retention as the primary path to Samadhi. It details four specific techniques: solar, victorious ( ujjayi ), cool, and bellows ( bhastrika ).

: It teaches various mudras (gestures) and bandhas (locks) to force life energy into the central channel ( sushumna ). The Author: Guru Gorakshanath

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