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☞ is a text on practical by sage gheranda. ☞ The yoga taught in gheranda samhita is known as saptanga yoga, seven limbs of yoga. ☞ In gheranda samhita,the cleansing practices for the body,called are discussed first(to purify the body) ☞ Next, are discussed(for stability) In the third dimen sion sage gheranda discusses twenty five with which the flow of inside the body can be controlled. ☞ After mudras, is described as the fourth dimen sion. In pratyahara,the senses are controlled and the mind become internalize in a natural way. ☞ Sage gheranda includes as the fifth dimension,he prescribe to perform pranayama practice with in order to feel vibrationand produce pranic energy. ☞ Dhyana is included as sixth dimension,when the prana is awakened and the mind is internalize, arises by it self. ☞ izsjd%& uhjt vk;Z www.facebook.com/vedamritaCare ☞ fuekZ.kdÙkkZ %& 'kqHke cjokyk [email protected] Vedamrita Yoga & Naturals %& 94666-13072 www.vedamrita.com ☞ Sage gheranda gives his seven limbs of yoga another name:Ghatastha yoga

☞ Ghatastha yoga means bases on the body.. For self- realization,gheranda's ghatastha yoga begins with body and through the medium body by controlling the mental and emo- tional levels, spiritual realization is awakened.

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Gheranda Samhita

⇒ Gherand - Samhita is a literature written on practical yoga. ⇒ This treatise is a conversation between Maharshi Gheranda and Raja Chandkapali. ⇒ Maharshi Gheranda must have been a Vaishnava saint. Because Lord is mentioned in his . ⇒ It is inferred from copies of the Gheranda Samhita that this is a 17th- century treatise. Its first copy was found in 1804. ⇒ The yoga teachings in Gheranda Samhita is known as Shaptang Yoga. ⇒ King Chandkapali addressed Maharshi Gheranda as Yogeshwar and asked for a solution to achieve philosophy of knowledge. ⇒ Maharishi Gheranda describes Ghathasta Yoga. Ghat means pitcher, Maharishi Gherand has called the body as Ghat. ⇒ Maharshi Gheranda has described everyone can do yoga. ⇒ Maharshi Gheranda says Raja Chandkapali while telling him path of yoga. Nasti Mayasam Papam Nasti Yogatparam Balam. Nasti Gyanaatparo Bandhurnahankaratparo Ripuh. (1.4) There is no sin in the world like and no force () in the world like Yoga. There is no another friend as knowledge and there is no enemy as ego. ⇒ In Gheranda Samhita, Maya has been called sin, yoga is the ultimate force, knowledge is friend and ego is enemy. Sukraitardushkritah Kayejayeete Praninam Ghat Ghatadutpadyate Ghatiyantram i.e. Bhramate. (1.6) The bodies of soul evolve from sukrit (good) and dusukrit (bad) . The body is produced by karma and karma from the body.

1 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com Aamkumbha Evambhastho Jeerayamaanah Sada Ghatah. Yoganalen Sandhm Ghatshuddhim Samacharet. (1.8) If the raw clay pitcher is filled with water, it will be destroyed by melting. But if the ghata (body) is strengthened (by yoga fire) and filled with water, it will neither be melted nor be destroyed. ⇒ This body can mature only through yoga. Therefore, yoga exercises are necessary to make the body mature and strong.

Sapta Sadhan

Shodhanam Dridhata Chaiv Sthariya Dharaya Ch Laghavam. Pratayakshm Ch Nirliptam Ch Ghatsya Saptasadhanam (1.9) These are the seven sadhan (tools) for purification of the body – Shodhanam, Dridhata, Sthariyam, Dharayam, Laghavam,Pratayasham and Nirliptam. 1. Shodhanam – Refinement – purification of body and mind. 2. Dridhata – Strength - Physical, mental, reflective and emotional perseverance. 3. Sthariyam – Stability – physical stability, mental stability. 4. Dharayam – Patience – Patience, endurance of the mind 5. Laghavam – Lightness - physical lightness. 6. Pratayaksham – Receptivity – subtle and internal experience 7. Nirliptam – The dormant state of mind. Shatkarmana Shodhanam Ch Aasanen Bhavedaddham. Mudraya Sthirtha Chav Pratyaharen Dheerata. (1.10) Pranayamallagavam Ch Dhyanatapratyakhatmanah. Samadhina Nirliptcham Ch Muktirev Na Sanshayah (1.11) ⇒ Shatkarma – Shodhanam ⇒ Aasana (Posture) - firmness

2 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com ⇒ (Pose) - stability ⇒ Pratyahar (Withdrawal) - Patience ⇒ Pranayama – Lightness ⇒ Dhyana (Meditation) - Affirmative, Self Realization ⇒ (Meditation) – Emptiness

Shatkarma

The Shatkarma harmonize between the two main prana flows, Eda and Pingla, which leads to physical and mental purification and equilibrium. They also balance Tridoshas, Vata-Pitta and Kapha produced in the body. Dhautirvastistatha Loliki Tratakam and. Kapalabhatishchetani Shatkarmani Samacharet. (1.12) The conduct of these Shatkarma:-Dhoti, Vasti, Neti, Lauliki (), Trataka and is essential for a .

Dhauti (Cleaning of stomach or digestive tract)

Antadhauti Rdantdhautirhardvautirmool Shodhanam Dhotim Chaturvidhayam Kritva Ghatam Kurvanti Nirmalam. (1.13) Dhautikarma has been considered to be of four types with the distinction of Antadhauti, Danta , Hrid Dhauti and Moolshodhan. Through this, make their body clean (healthy). Explanation – Meaning of Antadhauti – Internal cleaning, the use of three things in Antadhauti – air, water and cloth. ⇒ Dantadhauti ‘s mean has been taken to mean here – the cleanliness of the apex area. ⇒ The meaning of Hriday Dhauti – cleaning of the heart area (stomach,

3 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com food pipe etc.). ⇒ Moolshodhan – cleaning of the root part of the body, cleaning of the anus, large intestine, urinary tubes, etc. Result – all these actions make the body pure.

Antadhauti:-

Vatasaram Varisaram Vahanisaran Bahishkritam. Ghatsya Nirmalarpaye Hrantadhottachtu Rvidha. (1.14) There are also four distinctions of the Antadhauti. 1. Vatasar 2. Varisar 3. Vahnisar (Agnisar) 4. Bahishkrit ⇒ These four are done to cleanse the body. A) Vatasar Antadhauti Kakachanchuvadasyan Pibedvayun Shanaiyah Shanaiyah. Chalayedudram Poshchadavatmna Recheyachhneyah (1.15) Meaning – Shrinking both lips like a crow’s beak (like Kaki mudra), gradually fill the air in the stomach. When drunk completely, operate in the stomach (rotate the air in the stomach) and then remove that air (from the mouth). Benefit:- Vatasaram Param Gopyam Deh Nirmalakarakam. Sarva Rogakshayakaran, Dehanalvivardhakam (1.16) Vatasar is a very secret action. It brings cleanness to the body. It destroys all diseases and intensifies gastritis. Caution – This activity should be done on an empty stomach and it can be practiced daily. 2 to 5 times.

4 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com B) Varisar Antadhauti ‘Vari’ means water, ‘Sar’ means element (essence), dhoti means wash, that is, wash element with water. This action is also known as ‘Kaya ’. Aakantham Puryedavari Vakatren Ch Vibechchhanaiyah Chalayedudrenaiv...... Chodararadrechayadadhah... (1.17) Varisaram Param Gopyam Dehnirmal Kaarkam Sadhayetprayatnen Devadeham Prapghate. (1.18) Meaning: Drink water slowly; fill the food pipe with water up to the vocal cords. After that, the water has to be removed from the downstream by running the abdomen. This Varisar Antadhauti is the ultimate secretive and cleanser of the body. The yogi, who tries this, gets the same body as the deities. ⇒ Ιt is also called shank prakshalan. ⇒ Drink so much water that there is no desire to vomit. Preparation ⇒ On the eve of practice one should eat light food. Like fruits or khichdi etc. ⇒ Do not practice aasanas in the morning on the day of Varisar Dhauti and remain empty stomach. ⇒ Light, loose and convenient clothes should be used while performing the action. Method of water preparation ⇒ Make lukewarm water by adding cold water to hot water. The water should be as much hot as you can drink easily. ⇒ Add as much salt to make the water salty, but not too salty. ⇒ If there is waste in the water, then filter the water with a thin clean cloth.

5 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com Location and environment – The best place for the Varisar Dhauti is the courtyard or verandah, so that you can get pure air. You have to take care of the proximity of the toilet at the time of location selection. Method – At first, drink the two glasses of lukewarm-salty water quickly and without stopping. If you drink intermittently, this action will not be done properly. ⇒ After that, to whirl the water in the abdomen, do the five aasanas described below in a rapid motion, which causes the water to come down from the stomach. These are the five postures. Each aasana should be performed eight times. 1. 2. Oblique Tadasana 3. Katichakrasana 4. Oblique 5. Udarakarshan (Abdomen Stretch Pose) ⇒ After this, drink two glasses of water again; go for defecation after drinking a total of six glasses of water. ⇒ After this drink two glasses of water and do aasanas and then go to defecation. ⇒ Do not wait more than two minutes for defecation.If the excreta does not come out, don’t force it.” You have to come to the toilet again by drinking two glasses of water again. ⇒ If pressure is still not created then don’t stop. Then you have to come and drink water and do postures again. ⇒ You should drink water and do aasanas until clean water comes out. ⇒ First, simple excreta will come out, then thin stool will come out. After that yellow water will come out. One who removes the Pitta (bile), with yellow water, particles of feces will be remove which are hidden here and there.

6 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com ⇒ During this process, you will see peels of many colored stools. Black, brown, pink, red. It depends on your food. ⇒ Clean water comes out after drinking about 16-20 glasses of water, then the action should be stopped. ⇒ You should drink up to 20 glasses of water, then stop drinking it. Aasanas and their peculiarities of the shank prakshalna – The aasanas should be done sequentially as described below, because each aasana extends the small intestine, extends its walls and pushes the feces in it towards the lower side. 1. First posture – Tadasana. When we practice Tadasana, our food pipe, stomach and intestines expand. These protrude the valve of the muscle between the stomach and the esophagus, which is called the pyloric valve. When it opens, the water passes through it and reaches the small intestine. Therefore, when practicing Tadasana, the layers of muscles open slowly and water enters there. Aasana Method - ⇒ Stand straight, leaving a distance of 10 cm between your feet. ⇒ Make the body stable by putting the weight of the body equally on both the legs. ⇒ Tuck the arms on top of the head by intertwining the fingers. The palms remain upward. ⇒ Stabilize the vision at one place and lift the heels and put the entire weight of body on the toes and fingers. ⇒ Stay in this state for a while, then come down. Breathing – Do inhale while lifting the body up. Stop breathing after raising the hands and body. ⇒ Exhale while bringing the body down.

7 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com 2. Second Practice – Oblique Tadasana In oblique Tadasana, we tilt our body to the left. Due to which the expansion of one side of the body and the other side contracts. ⇒ When the body bends on one side, then the layers of sputum on that side spread and the layers on the other side become compressed. ⇒ In this way, the layers of the intestines are alternately spread and contracted with water to penetrate from one to the other, second to third, and remove the rotten food particles within the layers. Removes the dry stool. Aasana method: - Stand up keeping both the feets about two and a half feet away from each other. ⇒ Come to the state of Tadasana, the heels will remain on the ground. From the waist up, bend the body to the right, then bend to the left. 3. Third practice: - Kati Kati means waist and means circle or rotation. ⇒ In this posture, the body is rotated from near the waist. Aasana method: - Stand up having a distance of two to three feet between the feets. Spread out the arms at shoulder height. ⇒ First, the body is folded to the right near the upper part of the waist. In which the left hand is on the right shoulder from the front and the right hand is wrapped around the back of the torso. Look back from the left shoulder. Then from the opposite side. ⇒ During the whole exercise, the arms and the back remain relaxed as possible. This causes complete movement of the body, the body twists completely. The stomach and muscles squeeze when twisted. Due to this squeeze, water and pressure are mixed together and a push. 4. Fourth Practice: (Oblique Bhujangasana) There is also a squeeze of the stomach and intestines, and the septum between the small intestine and the large intestine, which is called the

8 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com ileocecal valve, opens so that water can enter the large intestine. Aasana method: - In the case of Bhujangasana, bend your back slightly to the right. Now fold the head and look at the left heel from the top of the right shoulder to the back. ⇒ In the final state, the arms should remain completely straight and try to bend the head and back without any force. Breathing: - Inhale air while raising the body. Stop breathing in the final state. Exhale, bringing the body back to the ground. 5. Fifth Practice: - Udarakarshan ‘Udara’ means stomach and ‘Aakarshan’ means stretching or massaging. ⇒ During this aasana, the abdominal muscles are stretched and they get a good massage. ⇒ During this aasana, there is gradual contraction and expansion of the digestive organs, nerves and muscles, so it is particularly helpful and effective for the treatment of stomach related disorders. Aasana method: - Sit into a squatting pose keeping both feet a half meter away from each other. Turning the torso from the waist as far back as possible, look backwards and at the same time bend the left knee to the ground. Then do it from the opposite direction. ⇒ With this aasana, water operates into the large intestine and pushes the stool out. After Shank prakshalna, two more actions are necessary. 1. Kunjal 2. Netikriya Post-exercise relaxation: - After practice, rest for 45 minutes. At this time your digestive system relaxes and after the release of toxic substances, it acquires new energy. ⇒ Do not sleep for three hours after this, you can get a headache if you go to sleep.

9 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com ⇒ It happens many times in the practice that the body temperature increases as you practice, because lukewarm water produces perspiration. When body temperature increases, so many people think at that time that I am getting fever. But this is not the case, it does not cause fever. Post meal exercise: - After forty five minutes of practice, you can eat khichdi. Do not put too much burden on the digestive system after shank prakshalana, so it is necessary to eat light food and khichdi is very light and digestible. ⇒ Make liquid khichdi like water and add more amount of ghee to it. Many times it also happens that there is no defecation for two to three days, after the shank prakshalna. This does not mean that you are getting constipated. This means that the stomach is completely empty and after exercise food or khichdi takes a lot of time to travel in a 22- feet long intestine. So whether there is defecation or not, there is no need to be panic. Rules of food: Up to seven days: - Milk or milk product, butter, cream, sweets, tea, coffee, lemon, fruit, betel leaf, cigarette, tobacco, khaini, zarda and similar intoxicants etc. are prohibited. Take satvik and simple food. For forty days: - Do not consume non-vegetarian and allopathy medicines or chemicals Time:- It should be practiced at intervals of six to six months i.e only twice a year. March and the month of September is considered suitable.

Precautions: Warisar is a secret . The secret is that its method is very long and all of it don’t know.

⇒ Don’t perform this action without getting direct education from a yoga qualified teacher. it should be done with empty stomach and bath is prohibited up to three hours of action. don’t sit under the fan

10 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com no water for 3 hours Have to drink.

⇒ Individuals suffering from high blood pressure, dizziness, epilepsy, heart disease, ulcer, hernia and bloody piles.One should not practice it.

⇒ It is also prohibited for persons under the age of fifteen.

Benefits: It cleanses the body. This is the best action to purify, like the deity

expressed by it Divine, Kantimaan, gets vibrant and light body.

(C) Vahanisar Iantadhotti:-

Vahni means fire, Essence means element

⇒ That is, the action by which the digestive power is increased by intensifying gastritis.

naabhigranthin merooprshthe shatavaaran ch kaarayet .

agnisaaramiyan dhautiyoginaan yogasiddhida.. 19.

udaraamayajan tvakatva jatharaagnin vivarddhayet .

kevalan dhautimaatren devadehan bhaveddhruvam. 20

Meaning: - Exhale prana and Plant the navel in the spinal cord. This led to Agnisar’s cognizance it happens.

⇒ All stomach diseases are destroyed by this, acute gastritis is intensified. This kriya is highly confidential and It is also rare for the Deities. Only by doing this karma does the body become like a deity.There is no doubt about it. 19-20.

⇒ In this activity, the transmission and contraction of the stomach is done. Which would massage all the abdominal organs and make all internal organs systematic organized, their functionality increases. In

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this, the navel area has been asked to be join a hundred times with spinal cord.

Posture:-

⇒ It should be practiced only in Padmasana, Ardhapadmasana, , Siddhayoni .In should not do. If done standing, then you can practice it in utkat aasana.

Precautions:-

⇒ Is forbidden for Individuals suffering from diseases like heart disease, high blood pressure, stomach cancer, hernia and asthma

⇒ Its practice is prohibited during pregnancy, but its practice after delivery is said to be very useful.

F) Bahishkrit Antadhauti: -

Kakimudran Shodhyayitva Poorayedudram Marant.

Dharayedradhyamam Tu Chalayeddhovartmna.

Esha Dhauti Para Gaupya Na Prakashya Kadachana. (1.21)

Fill the abdomen with air by making lips like a crow’s beak. Stop that inhaled air in the stomach for half an hour (one-half

12 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com and hour) and circulate it and leave it out through anus. It is called top secreat Bahishkrit Dhauti.

⇒ There is also another practice of Bahishkrit Dhauti, which is called Mahadhoti or excluded prakshalna Dhauti. Before understanding this dhoti, it is necessary to understand about its anatomy, because while in general physiology there is knowledge of the nerves of the nervous system, the physiology of yoga is even more subtle. Ablution process - Nabhimganejle Sthitva Shaktinadi Visarjayet. Karabhyan Kshalayetradi Yavanmalvisarjanam. (1.22) Tavatprakshalya Nadin Ch Udrai Veshayetpunah. Idam Prakshalanam Gopayam Devnamapi Durlabham. Kevalam Dhautimataren Devadeho Bhaved Dhruvam. (1.23) Yamardha Dharana Shakti Yavan Dharayenarah. Bahishkritam Mahddhautistavchchav Na Jayte. (1.24) Meaning – Stand out in the water till the navel, take out the shakti pulse and after expelling it, clean the pulse, clean it. It causes excretion of feces. When the pulse is cleaned, push it back in again. This ablution activity is very confidential. It is also rare for the gods. “Unless the seeker has the power to perform the Bahishkrit Vayudhauti, he should not do this exclusionary anesthetic Mahadhoti. 22-24. 2. Dantadhauti - Dantmulam Jivamulam Randhram Ch Karnayugmayoh. Kapalarandhra Panchaete Dantadhautivirdhiyate. (1.25) meaning - There are five distinctions of Dantadhauti. Dantamool, jivhamool, karnarandhra and kapalrandhra. These four types of dhautis occurred,

13 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com in which two dhautis are considered occurring from the pits of both ears. Thus five happened. A) Dantamool Dhauti - Khadiren Rasenath Shuddhmritikaya Tatha. Marjayeddantamoolam Ch Yavatkilvishmaharet.(1.26) Dantamoolam Paradhautiriyoginam Yoga Sadhane. Nityam Kuryatprabhate Ch Dantrakshacha Yogavit. Dantamoolam Dhavnadikaryeshu Yoginam Matam. (1.27). Meaning – The roots of teeth should be rubbed with Khadir juice or pure soil until the dirt is left. ⇒ Yogis must use this tool to protect their teeth every morning. Men who know yoga consider this dental work to be the main deed. (1.26- 27) B) Jivhamool Dhauti - Explanation – According to Maharshi Gheranda, Jivhashodhan means hygiene of the tongue. Jivhashodhan increases the length of jivha and keep away from disease, old age and death. ⇒ “The index finger, the middle and the ring finger, with these three fingers, should be cleaned the root of the tongue. Rubbing gently with softness relieves Kapha dosha. When cleaning and rubbing are finished, then apply a little butter in the tongue. Perform an activity as milk churning again. After that, grab the tongue with iron tweezers and pull it out. By doing the practice daily at sunrise and sunset, the length of the tongue increases.29-31.

C) Karnarandhra Dhauti: - This is the third and fourth type of Dantadhauti. The method is the same, but Maharshi Gheranda considers them the process of serial number 3 and number 4 respectively for two ears.

14 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com Tarjanyanamika - Yoganamarjayetkarnarandhrayo. Nityambhyas Yogen Nadantaram Prakashyet. (1.32) Meaning: By index finger and ring finger, yogis clean the holes of both ears. Continuous practice of this yoga method leads to a feeling of Nada (sound). D) Kapalarandhra Dhauti Varddhadgushthen Dakshen Marjaybhadalarandharakam. Evambhyasayogen Kafadosham Nivaryet. (1.33) Nirmalatam Yati Divyadrishti Prajayate. Nidrante bhojnante Ch Divante Ch Dine-Dine.(1.34) Meaning: The fingers of the right hand should be made and made into a cup shape and filled with water in the hand containing the shape of that cup, and should be dipped in your Kapalrandhra and Bahyarandhra. This type of practice provides relief from Kaphadosha. The nadis (blood vessels) above the skull become pure and attain divine vision. ⇒ To pallet your skull at the end of sleep, after meals and before sleep and at the end of the day. 3. Hridauti: - Hridauti Trividham Kuryadandavamanavassa (1.35) Meaning - There are three distinctions of Hridauti - Dand dhauti, Vaman dhauti and Vasan dhauti i.e. clothing dhauti, (A) Dandadhauti Rambhadandam Hariddandam Vetradandam Thathaiv Ch. Hrnmdhye chalayitva Tu Punah Pratyaharechchharaneh. (1.36) Kapham Pittam Tatha Kledam Rechyedurdhvavartmna. Dundhouti Vidhanen Hridrogam Nashyed Dhruvam. (1.37) Meaning: The banana poles, turmeric sticks or flexible sticks should be inserted into the heart repeatedly and removed slowly. Then Kapha,

15 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com Pitta, Clayad should be catharsis. This karma definitely destroys heart disease as well. (B) Vaman Dhauti: Bhojanante Pibedwari Chakantha Puritam Sudhi (1.38) Urdhwa Kshanam Kritva tjjalam vamayetpunah. Nityambhyasayogen Kafpitam Nivaryet. (1.39) Meaning: The knowledgeable seeker should drink water after the meal and after a moment, looking upwards, water should be expelled by vomit. This method prevents Kapha and Pitta. ⇒ There are mainly two types of Vaman dhauti, one is called Kunjal Kriya, in which warm salty water is drinked empty stomach in the morning and expelled; in the second type water vomit is done after meals, which is also known as Vyagar Kriya. (C) Vasan Dhauti (Clothing dhauti) Chaturdgul Vistaram Suksham Vastaram Shnairagar Set Punah Partyaharedetprochayate Dhetikaramkam. (1.40) Gulm Jawarplihakushthakafapitam Vinashyati. Aarogyam Balpushtishach Bhavetsya Dine Dine. (1.41) Meaning: Take a wide bandage of fine cloth and swallow it slowly. Then it should be taken out slowly. By the practice of this cloth dhauti, there is a suppression of disorders of gulm, fever, spleen, leprosy and phlegm. This dhoti increases the strength of healing and affirmation day by day. 40-41. Explanation: - Clothing type: - The cloth by which we practice dhoti kriya should be four fingers wide, that is, about two inches wide and its length should be at least six or seven yards. The fabric should be of cotton and should be very thin and soft, not rough.

16 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com ⇒ Amateur practitioners should use the first one inch wide and three yards long bandage. When this practice starts easily, then the length and breadth of the cloth can be increased. ⇒ This bandage should be of cotton and very soft and four fingers wide and 22.5 feet long. 4. Moolshodhan: Apanakrurta Tavadyavanmoolan Na Shodhyet. Tasmatsarvaprayateen Moolashodhan Macharet. (1.42) Peetmulasay Danden Madhyamad, Gulinappi Va. Yatenen Kshalayedguham Varina Ch Punah Punah. (1.43) Varayetakoshtkathinayamajivarna Nivaryet. Karanam Kantipushtyoshch Deepan Vahinamandalam.(1.44) Meaning: Till the original refinement, the cruelty of your air is not destroyed. Therefore, one should do basic refinement. ⇒ Ablution from water is necessary through the root of turmeric or the middle finger. ⇒ This method strengthens the gastroenteritis by removing the problems of lack of stool, dryness of stool, excretion of feces, and amoebiasis etc. 42-44 Explanation: Moolshodhan is the last method of the dhoti process. ⇒ Its meaning is - the cleansing of the root organs of body. The root part of our body is the anus. Therefore, Moolshodhan means: - Cleansing of the anal area. ⇒ In the 42nd verse it is said that until the root part is not cleaned, then disorder arises in your air, or your air becomes cruel. Vasti:- Jala vasti Shushakvastirvasti Ch Dividau Smritau. Jala Vastim Jale Kurmachhuk Vasti Sada Kshitau. (1.45) Meaning: There are two types of Vasti Karma.

17 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com 1. Jala Vasti :- It is practiced in water. 2.Shushak Vasti :- It is practiced on land and at a dry site. 1.Jala Vasti: Nabhimagnajle Payyunyastna Lotkatasana. Aakunchanam Prasaram Ch Jala Vasti Samacharet. (1.46) Parmehm ch Udavatam Krurvayum Nivaryet. Bhavetswachchhandehasch Kamdevasamo Bhavet. (1.47) Meaning: in the water, do expansion and contraction by the anus area, it is jala vasti. ⇒ This Jala Vasti by relieving salvage and the cruel air, make the body beautiful like deities.” 46-47. Explanation: Method: - For this activity, one should stand in deep water up to the level of navel. In this state, only the anal opening is expanded and contracted. ⇒ When you inhale, then the anal opening has to be pulled inwards and when exhale, the anal opening is to be let loose. ⇒ During this period of action, anal nerves should be expanded carefully, so that the flow can be completed. 2. Shushak Vasti (Land Vasti): Paschimottanto Vastin Chalayitva Shanai Shanai. Ashvinimudraya Payumakunchayetprasarayet’.(1.48) Evambhyasyogen Koshthdosho Na Vidhayate Vivarddhayejjathragimamvatam Vinashyet. (1.49) Meaning: Through the Ashwini mudra, the rectum should be erected and contracted. Sit in Paschimottanasan and operate the vasti in the lower part. This is called a shushak vasti. By this means, mitigation of diseases of leprosy and rheumatism and enhancement of gastritis.48-49.

18 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com Explanation: Method: - To practice this system, sitting in on the ground, practicing Ashwini mudra, make expansion and contraction of the anus. Netikriya: - The main purpose of this process is to clean the area of the head, the skull. Neti kriya is helpful in sensitizing internal channels or blood vessels. ⇒ Neti kriya acts like E.N.T. Vitastimanam Sukshamsutram Nasanale Parveshyet. Mukhagnirgamayetpashchat Prochyate Netikarmam. (1.50) Sadhananetikarayasya Khechrisiddhimapnuyat Kaphadosha Vinshyanti Divyadrishti Parjayate. (1.51) Meaning: Take a long thread and insert into the nose and pull it out from the mouth. This is called neti karma. By practing of this, the attainment of khechari cure of kapha doshas and divine vision is achieved. Special: - Only the neti is discussed in the netikriya. Lauliki (Nauli) Karma: - Amandevagen Tundam Bhamayedubhapashvioh. Servarogannihantih Dehanalivivvardhanam. (1.52) Meaning: The abdomen should rotate very quickly in both the sides. This Lauliki means Nauli Karma is the destroyer of all diseases and the stimulant of Jatharanal. Types of Nauli: - There are four types of Nauli. 1. Normal or Moderate: In the event of a Udiyan bond, an effort is made to pressurize the muscles from side to side and bring them in the middle. 2. Left Nauli: - With the practice of moderate nauli, let loose the muscles of the right side. In addition, the muscles on the left side should be contacted. As a result, the abdominal muscles will naturally shift to the left. This was the practice of Left Nauli.

19 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com 3. Dakshin Nauli: - After the practice of left nauli, relax the muscles of the left side of the abdomen and compress the muscles of the right side. This is the position of South Nauli. 4. Bhramar Nauli: Method: 1. First do the moderate (madhyam) nauli. 2. Then do left nauli. 3. Then Udiyan bond. 4. Then practice the South Nauli. 5. Finally the moderate Nauli. ⇒ In this way it was a process of rotating the abdominal muscles. All actions must be done sequentially. Boost this process and turn it in the opposite direction also. This is the method of Bhramar Nauli. Trataka:- Nimeshonmeshak Vyaktva Sukshamlakshyam Nirikshayet. Patanti Yavadtruni Tratakam Prochyate Buddhaî. (1.53) Evambhyasayogen Shambhavi Jayate Dhruvam. Netraroga Vinshyanti Divyadrishti Prajayate. (1.54) Meaning: By stopping Nimesh-Ummesh, staring at a subtle target till the tears start falling is called Trataka. The fulfillment of Shambhavi Mudra is done by this practice. One gets divine vision by removing the defects of the eye. According to Yoga three types of trataka are considered. 1 Bahir Trataka: - For this, we take any real thing or tangible form like: Sun, Moon, stars, trees, idols etc. It is also called as Purnima Drishti. 2. Antar Trataka: In this, let close the eyes, awakening the imaginations of the mind and let do focus on a sight. For this we can choose the internal or mental symbol. ⇒ It is also called Ama Drishti.

20 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com 3. Adhor Trataka: - It is practiced by half-open and half-closed eyes like Shambhavi mudra. It is also called Pratiparda Drishti. Kapalbhati (Bhala bhatin):- Vatakarmen Vayatakarmen Shitakarmen Visheshotah. Bhalbhati Tridha Kuryatkafdosham Nivaryet. (1.55) Meaning: There are three types of Kapalabhati (Bhalabhatin) with the distinction of anatomical Kapalabhati, inverse Kapalabhati and Sheetkarma Kapalabhati. Doing this means eliminating the defects caused by phlegm. 1. Vatakarma Kapalbhati: Idya Purayedvayun Recheyatyddalaya Punah. Pingala Puriyatva Punashchandren Rachyet. (1.56) Purkam Rechakam Kritwa Vegen Na Tu Dharayet. Evambhyas Yogen Kapha Dosham Nivaryet. (1.57)

Meaning: You have to inhale through the Eda pulse (left nostril) and exhale through the Pingala pulse (right nostril). Then inhale from the Pingala and exhale from the Eda. Supplementary and laxative actions should not be done with swiftly. With the practice of this activity, one gets relief from cold and cough. ⇒ This practice is similar to Nadi-shuddi pranayama. 2. Vayutkarma Kapalbhati: - Nasabhyam Jalmakrishya Punarvaktren Rechyet. Payam Payam Vayutkarmen Shleshmadosham Nivaryet. (1.58) Meaning: Suck water by both the nostrils and drain it from the mouth and vice versa. This inverse Kapalbhati prevents kapha doshas. Explanation: - By this action, not only the nasal cavities, but also the throat and mouth are treated.

21 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com ⇒ Like the practice of neti, water comes out of the mouth making the nasal passages clean. 3. Sheetkarma Kapalbhati- In this kapalbhati, water is sucked in through the mouth and expelled out of the nose.

Shitkritya Pitwa Vaktrena Nasanalarvirechayet. Evambhyasayogen Kamdev Samo Bhavet. (1.59) Na Jayate Varddhakam Ch Jawaro Naiv Prajyate Bhavetsavachhanda Dehashcha Kapha Dosham Nivaryet. (1.60)

Meaning: one should take water through the mouth and remove it through the nose. This action is called Sheetkarma Kapalabhati. Through this, the body of the seeker becomes beautiful like cupid and prevents old age. Cleanliness arises in the body and prevention of phlegm. Some important things to remember about this practice (Shatakarma). 1. Its sequence is very important Dhauti, Vasti, Neti, Nauli, Trataka and Kapalbhati. 2. The length of sutra neti is 9 inches. 3. Length of cloth dhauti 22.5 feet. 4. The Dhauti Kriya is most elaborated in the Gheranda Samhita. 5. Varisar dhauti is known as cshank prakshalan. 6. There are two types of Vasti. 7. Neti is of only one type - Sutraneti 8. There are three types of Kapalbhati.

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Maharshi Gheranda has considered thirty-two (32) postures to be very special and more auspicious. Distinction of postures Siddham Padam Tatha Bhadram Muktam Vajaramch Swastikam. Singh Ch Gomukham Veeram Dhanurasanamev Ch. (2.3) Mritam Guptam Tatha Matsyam Matsyendrasanamev Ch. Goraksham Paschimotanamuktam Sapratam Tatha. (2.4) Mayuram Kukkutam Kurnam Tatha Chotanakuramkam. Utanamandukam Vriksha Mandukam Vrisham.(2.5) Shalabhan Makram Choshadram Bhujagam Yogamasanam. Dvatrinshadasanayev Martya Siddhipardani Ch. (2.6) Meaning: - In this mortal world where the death of every human being is mandatory, the following thirty-two asanas are sufficient for accomplishment. Siddhasana Padmasana Bhadrasana Muktasana Swastikasan Singhasana Veerasan Dhanurasan Mritasana Guptasana Gorakshasan Paschimotanasana Utkata Asana Sankat Asan Mayurasan Kukutasan Kurmasan Uttan Kurmasan Mandukasan Uttan Mandukasan Vrikshasana Garudaasana Vrishasan Shalabhasan Makarasan Bhujangasana Yogasana

These asanas are being given in detail respectively.

23 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com 1. Siddhasana - 2.7-2.8 Yonisathan Kamadghrimool Ghatitam Sampiday Gulphateram. Medroparyaya Sannidhyaya Chibunk Kritwa Hridi Sthastiam. (2.7) Sthanu Symmetriandriochaldsha Pashyanabhruvurutram. Hotanomokshatvatabhedankaram Siddhasanam Prochayate. (2.8) Meaning: Jitendriya Yogi should put the heel of one foot between the scrotum and the rectum and put the heel of the other foot in the center. Keep the chin on the heart and remain steadily upright. See the vision in the middle of the fixed eyebrows. By attaining perfection one attains . This is called Siddhasana. ⇒ Put the heel of one foot on the sivani (the middle part of the genitals and the anus) and pressurize the genitals with the heel of the other foot.

Benefits: - This asana provides moksha when proven. This is the best posture for meditation. ⇒ It is a symbol of strength and dexterity, hence this posture was named Siddhasana. Caution: This asana should not be done if there is sciatica or there is a disturbance in the lower part of the spinal cord or the testicles are enlarged. 2. Padmasana – 2.9 By placing the left foot on the right thigh and the right foot on the left thigh, inversely move the hands to the back part and with the right hand firmly hold the toe of the right foot and the toe of left foot

24 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com with the left hand and attach the chin to the heart and look at the tip of nose.

⇒ The practice of the ordained Padmasana is described here as Padmasana. Benefits: - With its practice, all diseases are eliminated. It is a meditative posture. Caution: - People suffering from sciatica, sacral infection and knee pain should not do that asana. 3. Bhadrasana: 2.10-2.11 Keep both the heels in reverse under the testicles. Hold both the thumbs towards the back like Padmasana. Look at the nasal tip holding Jalandhar . This Bhadrasana keeps away all diseases.

Benefits: - It awakens the Mooladhar Chakra. “At the same time, without effort, naturally Ashwini and Vajroli mudra are also practiced in it. Caution: - The person suffering from knee pain should not practice that asana. 4. Muktasana – 2.12 It is also called Sukhasana. Benefits: Muktasana / Sukhasana is the simplest posture for meditation, spontaneity is its special quality, so that it can be practiced for a long time without any pain.Provides physical and mental balance. Caution: Head and torso should be in a straight line.

25 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com ⇒ Do not do in severe spinal problems. 5. Vajrasana – 2.13 By strengthening both thighs like iron rods, place both feet below the buttocks. It is Vajrasana pose. This asana is a salvation provider for yogis. Benefits: - Effect on Vajra pulse. Vajra pulse is an energy flow path for reproductive and neurological impulses of urine removal system from the brain to other parts of the body. ⇒ By practicing Vajrasana, the seeker’s sexual feelings come under his control and his energy starts to be oriented towards the development of consciousness. Caution: - Do not do knee patients. 6. Swastikasan: -2.14 Put both the soles between the two thighs and the knees, and apply a triangular posture and sit in harmony, it is called Swastikasana. Benefits: - A meditative posture and helps in attaining salvation. Precautions: People with sciatica and spinal disorders should not do this asana. 7. Singhasana: -2.15-2.16 Stabilize the vision between the eyebrows with the Jalandhar Bandha by inversely applying the heels of both the feet under the scrotum and keep a fixed vision in the front part of the nose. Benefits: - Due to Jalandhar Bandha and nasal eyesight, this asana is especially beneficial in the secretion of hormones and mental diseases. It is beneficial in all diseases. 8. Gomukhasana 2.17 Gomukhasana is called sitting on the earth with the two feet on ground and putting it in both the legs of the back, straightening the body and raise the mouth like a cow’s face.

26 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com Benefits: - This is the best practice of relaxation. This makes the muscles strong. Relieves fatigue, anxiety and stress. ⇒ There is great practice for spondylitis, writers cramp (sometimes a lot of writing and pain in the joints of hands), etc. 9. Veerasana: 2.18 Putting one leg close to the thigh of the other leg causes Veerasan by pulling the other leg backwards.

Benefit:- The simplest posture of meditation .

10. : 2.19 Spread both the legs on the ground. Hold both the legs with the help of hands and maintain the shape of a bow. Benefits: - This exercise makes the spine flexible. ⇒ It is beneficial in Slipdisks, spondylitis, and cytica. ⇒ Activates digestive function and respiration system.

11. Mritasana / Shavasan 2.20 Like the dead body, let loose your entire body and lie down on the earth. This posture is going to remove labor and satisfy the mind. Benefits: - The entire psychological functions get relaxed by this practice. ⇒ It is beneficial for people suffering from high blood pressure, neuralgia, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases and especially stress-related diseases. 12. Guptasana 2.21 Keep both feet hidden in the middle of both knees and place the feet near the anus It is called Guptasana.

27 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com Explanation: - In this posture, the feet are kept under the thigh, there is an attempt to keep the claws, heels and calves hidden under the thigh, that is why it is called Guptaasana. 13. Matsyayan: -2.22 In the position of Padmasana, wrap the head with the elbows of the hands and lie on the ground. This is called matsyasana, which destroys diseases. Benefits: - By this asana, the intestines and stomach organs are expanded and it is beneficial for all stomach diseases. ⇒ It cures piles and bloody piles. ⇒ It boosts the functioning of thyroid gland and strengthens the immunity power by stimulating the thymus gland. ⇒ Extremely beneficial in asthma, bronchitis and cough diseases. 14. Matsyendrasana 2.23-2.24 Pulling the abdomen towards the back, keeping the back straight, keep the heel of the left foot on the right thigh and place the right elbow on it and keep the chin on the right shoulder and stabilize the vision in the middle part of the eyebrows. This is called Matsyendrasana. Benefits: - It cures liver and bladder functioning. ⇒ It is panacea for the treatment of diabetes. It is particularly beneficial in diseases of digestive system. Caution: - People suffering from ulcers, hernia, hyper thyroid should practice it under the guidance of a qualified teacher. Do not practice in cytica, heart patients, pregnancy etc. 15. Gorakshasan: 2.25-2.26 Method: - By bending both knees, fixing soles, lift the heels up. Knees and toes remain on the ground. In this, the pelvic region, buttocks and progenitors remain behind the heel. The hands are placed behind the

28 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com buttock in such a way that the fingers remain outward, tilting the body in front and raising it so that the feet are perpendicular to the ground. ⇒ Crossing both the wrists in front of the navel, hold the left heel with the right hand and the right heel with the left hand. Benefits: - By practicing this asana, control over reproductive senses, sexual desire and ejaculation is achieved. Caution: - Do not do knee patients. ⇒ Eyesight should be on the tip nose. 16. Paschimotanasana Posture: -2.27 Spread both feet on the ground in a smooth manner and hold both the toes. Then place the head in the middle of both thighs, it will be the Paschimotanasana posture. Benefits: - It massages the entire stomach and pelvic region as well as the liver by providing strength to pancreatic, spleen, renal and adrenal glands. ⇒ Reduces abdominal fat. ⇒ It is very beneficial in Diabetes, colitis, bronchitis and eosino filia. Caution: - It is prohibited for the patients of heart disease, high blood pressure and backache. 17. : 2.28 Sit on toes and sustain it and do not allow the heels to stick on the ground and place the anus on the ankles, it will be called a utkatasana. Benefits: - Increases physical balance and makes muscles of thighs strong. 18. Sankatasana 2.29 Wrap the left leg with the right leg on the ground, and then put both hands on both knees. This is called Sankatasana.

29 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com Benefits: - Strengthens the muscles, provides boost to the nerves and makes the joints of the feet relaxed and flexible. 19. Mayurassan: 2.30 Place both elbows in the navel side by resting the palms of both hands on the ground. Then lift both legs backwards in the same way as the pole. It is called Mayurassan. Benefits: - The nerves of the liver, bladder, intestines, stomach and nervous system are also affected. ⇒ Increases the production of hormones. ⇒ Best for the digestive system. It also digests poisonous toxins (the toxins present in the stomach). Caution: - Prohibited for heart patients, high blood pressure, hernia, slip disc patient and immediately after meal. 20. : 2.31 Kukkuta means cock. In this posture, the physical configuration is like that of a rooster. For this reason it is called Kukkutasana.

Method: - Sit in Padmasana. Remove both the hands from the thighs and calves on the ground. Lift the body up in the air by resting both palms on the ground. Benefits: - This posture provides strength to the muscles of the arms and shoulders. 21. Koormasana: 2.32 Putting both the heels under the two testicles in reverse and sit with upright body, head and cervix is called koramasana. Koorma means tortoise.

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Benefits: Koormasana makes all the organs of the stomach healthy. It increases blood circulation in the spinal cord by alleviating headache and neck pain and suppressing nervous diseases. 22. Uttan Koormasana 2.33 In Kukkutasana, holding the shoulders with both hands and becoming straight like a turtle is called Uttan Koormasan. Benefits: - Through this asana, the circulation of new blood takes place at a rapid pace throughout the body. Muscles gain strength.

23. 2.34 Bring both feet to the back and attach them, and put both knees forward with the toes together, thus Mandukasana is done.

Benefits: - Prevents diabetes and protects . 24. Uttanamandukasana: 2.35 After Mandukasana, hold the head on the elbows and become flat like a frog, then it will be Uttan Mandukasan.

Benefits: - This asana is practiced for chest expansion, diagnosis of diseases related to respiratory system, spondylitis, slipdisk, sciatica etc.

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25. Vrikshasana: 2.36 Place the right foot at the root of the left thigh and stand upright like a tree. This is called Vrikshasana.

Special: - The posture which Maharshi Gheranda has explained here under the name of . Now it is popularly known as Vatayanasana. Benefits: - This asana is practiced to strengthen the muscles of the legs and the abdominal area, to achieve balance. This reduces the proactivity of the kidney and bladder. It develops the ability of semen for celibacy. 26. : 2.37 Press the earth with both thighs and knees and keep the body stable and sit with both hands on both the knees. Special: - The process of Garudasana described by Maharshi Gheranda is different from the usual prevailing process. ⇒ The other name of this asana is Shaktikathalana Asana. Benefits: - Helpful in treating sciatica, rheumatism and hydrocele. 27. Vrishasana: 2.38 Place the anal gate on the right heel, the left heel on the left side of the anus. The opposite side of the soles remain on the ground. This is called Vrishasana. 28. Shalabhasana: 2.39 One have to lie flat on the ground. The face will be towards the ground. Have both hands next to the chest. Keep the palms well grounded. In this state, elevate your feet. Benefits: - It cures the Para sympathetic nervous system.

32 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com ⇒ This asana is very useful to relieve back pain, sciatica and slipdisk. Caution: - prohibited for patients of high blood pressure. 29. : 2.40 Lying on the stomach, the hands rest in the chin. The elbows rests on the ground and the face between the two palms, leaving your body relaxed at this stage. This is Makarasana which intensifies the physical fire. Benefits: - It is beneficial for Slipdisk, sciatica, lower back pain and diseases. 30. Ustrasana: 2.41 Lie on the stomach and pull both legs on the back and hold the feet with your hands and shrink the face and feet firmly, this is called Ustrasana. Special: - The Ustrasana described by Maharshi Gheranda is slightly different from the Utsrasana prevalent today. Benefits: - Particularly beneficial in the treatment of heart disease and back diseases. 31. Bhujangasana: 2.42-2.43 Place the body in L-shape on the ground and raise the head as high as a snake by resting the palms on the ground. It is called Bhujangasana. ⇒ This asana enhances the physical fire and is the destroyer of all diseases. ⇒ This awakens the Shakti. Benefits: - Helpful in destroying all diseases and awakening the Kundalini Shakti. It cures the back pain and strengthens the digestion system. 32. Yogasana: 2.44-2.45 Sit in Sukhasana and place your hands on the knees. Now pull the air in through the filler and do the Kumbhak while looking at the nasal tip. Special: - The state of Yogasana is similar to the prevailing half-padmasana. Benefits: - Increases concentration and stability.

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Maharshi Gheranda provided the knowledge of Mudras to Chandakapali for mental stability. The mudras and bandhas described in Yoga Shastra are helpful in calming and balancing the sensations and aggressionss of the Tantrika-nantra (nervous system). Nabhomudra Uddyayanam Jalandharam. Moolabandhas mahabandhas mahabedashcha khechari ..(3.1) Vipritkari Yonirvajaroni Shaktichalni. Tadagi Manduki Mudra Shambhavi Panchadharana.(3.2) Ashwini Pashini Kaki Matadangi Ch Bhujangani. Panchhavishantimudrasha Ch Siddhida Yoginama. (3.3) Meaning -Mahamudra Nabhomudraa Uddiyan bandha Jalandhar Bandha Moolbandha Mahabandha Mahabedhmudra Khechrimudra Vipritkrni mudra Yoni mudra Vjroni mudra Shaktichalini Tadagi mudra Manduki mudra Shambhavi mudra Parthivi dharna Ambhsi dharna Aagney dharna Vayaviya dharna Aakashi dharna Ashwini Mudra Pashini mudra Kaki mudra Matdangimudra Bhujangnimudra These are twenty five mudras which is supposed to provide moksha for the yogis. special - ⇒ These mantras describe sixteen postures, four bandhas and five dharnas. ⇒ In the spiritual line there is a belief that the attainment of postures confers Aashta . There are eight main postures practiced

34 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com for Pranothan and Kundalini awakening. Research has shown that the practice of postures and bandhas also help in curing diseases. 1. Moolbandha - 3.6-3.9 Compress the anal cavity with the left heel and press it by applying the navel gland to the spinal cord and press the subsurface firmly with the right heel. This is the Moolbandha. ⇒ It destroys old age. ⇒ Those are hoping to cross the world ocean should hide in forest and practice this mudra. ⇒ There is a definite Marut Siddhi by its practice. Therefore, practice it diligently and silently. Benefits - The practice of moolabandha provides many benefits at the physical, mental and spiritual level. This action provides strength to the muscles of the anus and reproductive organs. ⇒ Its regular practice activates the process of intestinal sequestration which gives relief from constipation and piles. ⇒ It also cures Prostate Gland and UTI Infections of urinary excretion system. ⇒ This practice activates the Chakra and helps in awakening the Kundalini Shakti. 2.Jalandhar Bandha - 3.10-3.11 Narrow the gorge and place the chin on the heart, then the jalandhar bandha is done. This allows sixteen bases to be controlled. This pose named Jalandhar Bandh also conquers death. ⇒ Jalandhar bandha provides perfection to yogis and by practicing it for six months, a yogi must become perfect. Benefits- This practice is related to the purification cycle, at this place there are thyroid and parathyroid glands. It balances the hormones of those glands.

35 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com ⇒ Develops proper physical development of children. 3. Uddiyan Bandha - 3.12-3.13 The abdomen above the navel is folded towards the back, in consequence of which the Mahakhaga (Prana) rises. It is called Uddiyan bandha. ⇒ It is like a sher (lion) for a death-like gaja (elephant). ⇒ Uddiyan bandha is the most important of all the bandhas. By its practice, one gets moksha easily. Benefits- Activates the base of the navel. ⇒ Increases the functioning of digestive system, pancreas, and kidney. ⇒ It awakens the chakra. Caution - The patient of heart disease, hernia, ulcers, high blood pressure, glaucoma and pregnant woman should not do this practice. 4. Mahabandha - 3.4-3.16 In this bandha, Moolbandha, Uddiyan Bandha, Jalandhar are tied respectively. This is called mahabandha. This mahabandha is the best in all the postures and a death destroyer. Benefits- This practice is important for the awakening of the . ⇒ It affects the secretion of harmones from the pineal gland and regulates the entire endocrine system. Five types of dharnas - 3.17 - 3.18 Parthivi Dharna: - The color of the earth element has been described as hartal (yellow). ⇒ Bijan Mantra ‘LUM..’ ⇒ Size ‘square’ ⇒ God - Reveal them with yoga force and keep them in the heart and do kumbhak for two hours. This is called Parthivi Mudra or Adhodharna Mudra. ⇒ The seeker is the conqueror of the earth when it is proven.

36 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com ⇒ The seeker who performs this pose wanders on the earth becoming immortal. 2. Ambhasi dharna- 3.19-3.21 Like conch, moon or kunda there is water of shubra color. The ambhasi dharna is also called Jal dharna. “Beej Mantra - ‘VUM..’ “God - Vishnu “Do concentration by holding this ambhasi dharna in the heart, hold the soul for two hours with Kumbhak. Benefits- By this dharna, sorrow, heat and sin are destroyed and there is no harm even in deep water. 3. Agnayee - Mudra ( dharna) 3.22-3.23 ⇒ The area of fire is the navel. ⇒ Its color is red. ⇒ Its device is a triangle. ⇒ The mantra is ‘RUM…..’ and the deity is Rudra. Keeping this element in mind, do Kumbhak for 2 hours. ⇒ Another name for this dharna is also the Vaishvanari dharna. Benefits- This fire element is bright, light and beneficial. ⇒ There is no fear of time due to its practice and fire does not cause any harm. 4. Vayaviya dharna - ( dharna) 3.24-3.26 The color of air is light black like the color of smoke. ⇒ Beej Mantra – YUM… ⇒ “Guna- Satva ⇒ “When it is realized by the force of yoga, concentrate the prana vayu for two hours by concentrating with the Kumbhak. Benefits- Through its practice, the seeker gets the power of sky-movement and this dharna just destroys death.

37 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com 5. Aakashi dharna - 3.27 - 3.28 The color of the sky element is like the blue, pure water of the sea. “Beej Mantra - Huh (Hakar) “God - Sadashiva ⇒ With a calm mind, stopping the life of wind and doing Kumbhak for two hours proves this Nabhodharana (Akashi dharna) posture. Benefits- It opens the doors of moksha. Which means attaining a pure state.

16 types of mudras 1. Mahamudra - 3.29-3.31 Mahamudra is a combination of two words- Maha and Mudra. Maha means highest and Mudra means mental state, means to say, Mahamudra is the condition whereby human consciousness moves to the highest level.

Method -spread both legs in front and sit down. After this, keep your left heel in the anal part and keep the right leg straight and while exhaling in the same position, bend forward and hold the claw of the right foot with both hands. This is the position of the posture. ⇒ Now two bandhas and one mudra are practiced in it. Bandhas are - Moolbandha and Jalandhar and the mudra is Shambhavi. ⇒ In this state, breathing can be stopped easily, for as long as possible, practice the Moolbandha. Simultaneously practice Shambhavi mudra. Similarly, this action is also done in bahya (exhalel) Kumbhak. ⇒ Initial practice is carried out 3 times with each leg and gradually this practice is carried up to 12 times. This exercise should be done on an empty stomach.

38 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com Benefits - The practice of Mahamudra provides benefits in cough, piles, tuberculosis, diseases of the spleen, diseases of the throat and fever, etc., which are related to the digestive system. ⇒ Balance is attained in the compassionate and paranormal system. Caution - Individuals suffering from high blood pressure and heart disease do not have to do this exercise. 2. Nabhomudra – 3.32 In all the works and wherever it is located, the yogi should lift his tongue and put it in the palate with the Kumbhak, now it is going to destroy all the diseases of Nabhomudra Yogi. 3. Khechari Mudra - 3.33 - 3.40 Continuously move the tip of the tongue by piercing the pulse that mixes the tongue and the root of tongue and pull it with an iron tweezers while tapping the butter. ⇒ Practicing it daily increases the tongue. It should as lengthy that it can reach the middle of the eyebrows. ⇒ Thus, enter slowly in the palate root, the tongue should be moved upward to Kapalandhra. At that time, keep an eye in the middle part of both eyebrows. It is khechari mudra. ⇒ The seeker who proves khechari does not suffer unconsciousness, hunger, thirst, laziness etc. ⇒ There is no fear of disease, old age and death. ⇒ Poison does not have any effect on snake bite. ⇒ The body is full of grace and immortal samadhi. ⇒ There is a feeling of new bliss and many types of juices taste, initially the taste of salty tart, astringent, butter, ghee, milk, curd, honey and then nectar juices are produced.

39 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com 4. Mahabedha Mudra - 3.41-3.44 Without mahabedha, moolabandha and mahabandha are also fruitless, just as the form, youth and beauty of a woman without man is meaningless.

Method - At first practice the mahabandha, while doing Uddiyan bandha, stop the wind by Kumbhak. (This is called Mahabedha.) ⇒ Those who practice Mahabheda along with mahabandha and moolbandha are considered superior to all yogis. Benefits - There is no fear of death and old age. NOTE- Yogirajas should keep it confidential. 5. Vipritkarni Mudra - 3.45-3.48 There reside Nadi in navel mool and Moon in talus mool. The death of a creature is caused by the sun drinking the nectar secreted from the moon, but there is no fear of death by drinking the nectar of the chandra nadi (eda pulse). So take the sun up and the moon down, this is the vipritkarni mudra. Method- Place both hands by putting shoulder in the ground and lift both the legs up and stop the air with a kumbhak, this is the opposing posture. ⇒ It is a simple form of Sarvagansan. ⇒ Do this 5 to 7 times in the beginning. But after good practice, it can be done for 21 Kumbhak laxatives. Benefit - The person who meditates on this posture, conquers old age and death, attains the stage of shidis and does not perish even during the Holocaust.

40 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com 6. Yoni Mudra - 3.49-3.56 It is also called Shanmukhi Mudra. ⇒ While sitting in the Sukhasana, close the two ears with the thumbs of both hands, the two eyes with the index fingers of both hands, the nose from the middle and the mouth from the ring finger. ⇒ Pull life air by pulling it with Kaki mudra, and while meditating on the Shatachakra of the body, wake up the Kundalini Shakti from the ‘Hum’ or ‘Hans’ mantra and bring the soul with it into millennium.

⇒ At that time, it should be a solitary feeling that I am full of strength with and amicably pleasing. ⇒ I have become a happy self-realized only by the confluence of Shiva Shakti. It is Yoni mudra. “This action is very secretive and everyone who desires salvation must practice this action. ⇒ This action balances the inner and outer world. ⇒ - By means of this, one gets freedom from sins such as killing, Foetus killing, Surapan, Gurutalap, gaan etc. 7. Vajroni Mudra - 3.57-3.60 Place both hands firmly on the ground and lift both legs and head in the sky. It is called Vajronimudra. This posture is somewhat similar to the celibate posture. Benefits- Points are attained by its practice. Semen is protected. Control over erotic thoughts. ⇒ Even if a yogi man practices this mudra, he also attains all the attainments.

41 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com 8. Shakti Chalini Mudra - 3.61-3.72 This pose has been considered the most important under and Shastra. The practice of this mudra awakens the Kundalini Shakti, who is sleeping in the form of a three-and-a-half circled serpentine in the base. ⇒ Just as the key opens the lock only then the gates are opened.” Similarly, Brahmarandhra can open only when Kundalini is awaken. Method - Wrap the navel with a cloth and practice it in solitude. Apply a soft cloth of four fingers wide on the navel and tie it in a thread. Ashes in the body, sit in the breath and pull the life and make it full of people. ⇒ Practice the Ashwini mudra until the Kundalini Shakti is illuminated by the sushumna doorway. In this way, due to the stoppage of wind, the snake form Kundalini awakens by Kumbhak and stands up on the way. Special - Yoni mudra cannot attain without Shaktichalini mudra. Benefits - With its practice all siddhis and diseases are destroyed. 9. Tadagi mudra - 3/73 Sit in Paschimotanasana and inflate the abdomen as if it was filled with water. It is an important mudra. Due to this the fear of old age and death is removed.

Benefits - This mudra is helpful in curing stomach diseases and spiritually activates the Manipur Chakra. Caution - Pregnant women and patients suffering from hernias should not practice it. 10. Manduki mudra - 3.74 - 3.75 The tongue should be rotated in the palate after closing the mouth and should slowly drink the sudha rasa dripping from the tongue with

42 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com Sahasrar. This is called Manduki Mudra.

Method - Sitting in Vajrasana, spread your knees as far as possible. Then spread the feet so that the buttocks stay on the ground between them. In this situation, one should practice Manduki posture. Benefits - By its practice, diseases like balit and palit etc. are removed. ⇒ It stops the wrinkles and whii hairs. The permanent puberty is achieved. 11. Shambhati Mudra - 3.76-3.81 Focus on ‘self’, that is, ‘your soul’, by stabilizing the vision. This is the Shambhati Mudra. ⇒ This is a very secret practice of Tantra Shastra. ⇒ Veda, Shastra and Purana are like a common woman and Shambhavi Mudra is like Kulavadhu. ⇒ The seekers who practice it are Adinath, Narayana and Jagat Srishta Brahma himself. ⇒ The practice of Shambhavi mudra only proves the five dharnas. Benefits- This brings a state of concentration, mental stability and thoughtlessness. ⇒ In the perspective of Kundalini, this commandment is a powerful action to awaken the Aagya chakra. Caution- Individuals who have glaucoma and some other vision disorders, who have had cataract surgery, lens replacement or any eye surgery, should not practice Shambhati. 12. Ashwini Mudra - 3.82-3.83 Frequent contraction and expansion of the anus is called Ashwini mudra. This leads to awakening of Kundalini.

43 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com ⇒ This mudra is supposed to destroy anal cavity diseases, increase physical strength and kill premature death. Caution - One should not do it in the condition of bloody piles, fistula surgery 13. Pashini Mudra - 3.81-3.85 Take both the legs towards the back side of the gorge and tie them together like a loop and tie them firmly. It is a Pashini mudra that awakens Shakti. It gives force and confirmation.

Benefits- Pashini mudra makes the body strong. It brings balance and stability to the nervous system. Provides strength to reproductive organs. Cautions - People suffering from hernia, slipdisk, sciatica, high blood pressure, spinal diseases, especially arthritis of the neck, should not practice it. 14. Kaki Mudra - 3.86-3.87 Make the mouth like a crow’s beak and inhale air through it slowly. This is the Kaki mudra that destroys all diseases. Benefits- Kaki Mudra reduces mental stress by bringing peace in body and mind, preventing diseases like high blood pressure etc. ⇒ Increases digestive power, makes blood pure. Caution - Kaki mudra should not be practiced in a polluted environment and extreme cold. ⇒ Even a person suffering from low blood pressure and chronic constipation should not do this exercise. 15. Mantagini Mudra - 3.88-3.91 Stand in the water upto the chin,pull the water through nose and then withdraw from the mouth and vice versa. Then draw water

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through the mouth and pull it out through the nose. It is Paramamudra named Mantagini. Benefit - There is no fear of death after attaining it. ⇒ The yogi becomes as strong as an elephant. Caution - One should practice by concentrating in solitude. 16. Bhujangani Mudra - 3.92-3.93 Open the mouth and drink the air through the glottis. This is called Bhujangini Mudra. ⇒ It destroys the fear of death. ⇒ It provides new life to the glands and the walls of the food pipe. ⇒ Makes the stomach healthy. Epilogue- 1. It should not be taught to the evil and unqualified person. 2. With these postures one gets enjoyment and moksha. 3. This knowledge is given to those who have dedicated themselves at the feet of the Guru and who has an empire of peace in their mind. Chapter-4 Partyahar

Shata( SIX) Shatru Varnan - 4.1-4.3 Maharshi Gheranda said that now I describe Pratyahara. In doing that, erotic enemies are destroyed. ⇒ We should control our wandering mind and concentrate on soul. Keep mind away from reward, despise, delight in hearing and cacophony and have control over soul. Shatashatru - Kaam, fickleness, rewards, contempt, pleasant to hear, sad to hear.

45 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com Aatamlaya Tatva - 4.4-4.5 Remove the mind from fragrance and odor, remove the mind from sweet, acid, etc. juices and subdue the soul. ⇒ Remove the mind from all these, this is pratyahar. Chapter 5 Pranayama

Ardo Sathanam Tatha Kalam Mitaharan Tathaparam. Nadi Shuddhishcha Tatah Pashuchatapranayamam Ch Sadhayet. (5.2) Meaning - Choose the first place and time and purify diet and pulse. After this one should practice pranayama. Location - Time- Diet “pulse purification* Pranayama should be done only after the pulse purification. 1. Location decision - Doordeshe Tatharane Raniya Rajdhanya Janantike. Yogarambhan Na Kurtit Kritschetsiddhiha Bhavet.(5.3) Avishvasha Doordeshe Aranya Rakshivarjitam. Lokarnaya Prakashch Tashmatrivivivarjayet. (5.4) Subdeshe Dharmike Rajye Subhikshe Nirupdarve. Kritva Tatraikam Kutirn Prachairai Pariveeshtitam.(5.5) Vapi Kauptadang Ch Prachir Madhyavarti Ch. Natyucham Natinimnun Ch Kutirman Keetavarjitam.(5.6) Samyagomayilipatta Ch Kutiran Tatram Nirmitam. Evam Sathaneshu Gupteshu Pranayam Sambhyaset. (5.7) Meaning - Yoga should not be practiced in a far country, in forrest and in the capital. Otherwise there can be loss in accomplishment, because no one has faith in a distant country, Aranya (forest) remains guardless and large population, light and uproar in the capital. That is why these three places are forbidden for this.

46 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com ⇒ In a beautiful religious country, where food is accessible and the country is also free from disturbance, make a hut and make wall around it. There should be a well or reservoir nearby. ⇒ The land of that hut should neither very high nor very low, dung- coated walls which are devoid of insects and should be in a solitary place. Pranayama should be practiced there. Time Decision - 3.8-3.15 ⇒ Yoga should not be started during winter, summer and rainy season. ⇒ It is appropriate to start practice in spring and autumn. Because by starting yoga in spring and autumn, one can attain Siddhi. Mitahar- According to Maharshi Gheranda, the rule is to eat food, filling 50 percent ie half part of the stomach with food and remaining 25 percent i.e. one fourth part with water and keeping the remaining 25 percent ie one quarter empty for air circulation. ⇒ A seeker who does not diet during the time of starting yoga, many diseases occur in his body and he does not have the perfection of yoga. Dietary Ingredients- The seeker should eat rice, barley, sattu, wheat flour, moong, urad, gram etc. without any husk. ⇒ Devour the herbs of Parwal, Jackfruit, Ol, Malkand, Kankol, Karela, Kundru, Arabic, Cucumber, Guler, Chaulai etc. ⇒ The stem of raw or ripe banana flakes, brinjal, riddhi kachcha shak, season shak, parwal’s leaves, bathua and hurahur can be eaten. Prohibited diet - 5.23-5.31 ⇒ Abandon bitter, acid, salt and liquor - these four juicy things, roasted ingredients, curd, takra, herb, ferment, alcohol, palate and jackfruit. ⇒ The eating of Kulathi, Masoor, Onion, Kumhara, Shak-Dand, Goya, Kaith, Kakoda, Dhanka, Kadamb, Jambiri, Lemon, Kundaru, Barhal,

47 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com Garlic, Kamarkha, Piyar, Asafoetida, Bean, Bada etc. is prohibited in the beginning. ⇒ Marga-gaaman (long journey), female movement, and fire (tapana) are also not suitable for a yogi. Avoid butter, ghee (milk), jaggery, sugar, lentils, amla, acid juice, etc. ⇒ Do not consume five types of bananas, coconut, pomegranate, fennel etc. ⇒ Do not consume cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, stimulants, berries, jambool, myrabalan and dates. ⇒ Do not eat hard things, contaminated things, hot, stale, cold and very hot things that generate excitement and sensuality. ⇒ One should give up the actions which cause pain to the body such as early bath and fasting. ⇒ Eating once, stay without food or eating after every hour is also avoidable in yoga. In this way, one should practice Pranayama by law and before starting Pranayam, consume ghee, milk every day and have meal both midday and evening time. Special-Maharshi Gheranda has stated both milk and ghee prohibitory and dietary. Reason- Maharshi Gheranda has stated that milk and ghee are prohibited in the beginning of yoga. Because milk increases sexual desire. But after the practice of shatakarma, asana, mudra, pratyahara, sexual desire turns into spiritual desire. Then Maharshi Gheranda has said that the consumption of milk and ghee is dietary and said that before pranayama, the consumption of milk ghee is mandatory because heat is produced by pranayama and that heat starts burning the fat of the body. Hence the habit of eating ghee among the practitioners of Pranayama.So that the power of the body can compensate.

48 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com Nadi Shuddhi - Thick cloth of Kush, singha Charm of Mrigacharm or any type of blankets should be used as a means of pranayama. Do pranayama after Nadi Shuddhi by facing east or north. Two methods of Nadi Shuddhi are described 1. Samanu - pulse purification pranayama by Bija Mantra 2. Nirmanu - pulse purification by Dhautikarma The respiratory ratio is 1: 4: 2. Types of Pranayam - 5.46 Eight types of Pranayama are described. Sahit, Suryabheda, , Sheetali, , , Murchha and Kevali. 1. Sahit Pranayama - 5.47 There are two types of sahit pranayama. Sagarbha and Nigarbha. Bija mantra is used in Sagarbha. ⇒ The practice of Nigarbha is without bija mantra. Sagarbha - Recite sixteen times of ‘Aaa’ bija mantra from the left nostril. After the end of the inhale and before the beginning of the Kumbhak, keep the udiyana bandha. ⇒ Then Satoguni Ukaar, concentrate on Hari and do Kumbhak for sixty-four times respectively. “Then do the recitation along with Shukla varna with the form of Tamogun and image of Shiva, of ‘M’ bija mantra. After that, do the Kumbhak with the right nostril and exhale from the left nostril in the same manner. Special- In this way, do not engage the index and middle fingers while practicing Anulom-Vilom. Nigarbha: Nigarbha pranayama is performed without a bija mantra.

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Suryabheda - Inhaling the air through the Surya Nadi, do Kumbhak with Jalandhar bandha and keep holding the wind by the Kumbhak till you sweat from hair to the feet. ⇒ While doing Kumbhak, one should lift the equal air from the umbilical cord through the sun pulse and lax it slowly with the left nostril. Then do Purak with the right nostril. Laxate from the left nostril. Benefit- This destroys the fear of death. Kundalini is awakened. ⇒ 5.59–60 describes the five and the five Upapranas 3. Ujjayi Pranayama - 5.70- 5.73 Pull out the external air from both the nasal cavities, draw the internal air from the heart and glottis and hold it with Kumbhak. ⇒ Then after cleaning the mouth, apply Jalandhar Bandh and hold the air as powerfully as possible without disturbance. It is called Ujjai Kumbhak. ⇒ It cures Kapha disease, cruel air and indigestion. ⇒ It destroys Rheumatism, caries, rashes, fever, spleen, diseases etc.” ⇒ If Ujjayi Kumbhak is proven, no fear of death. 4. Sheetali Pranayama - 5.74-5.75 Fill the abdomen by pulling air through the tongue. Then, after holding the air for some time, remove the air through both the nasal holes. This is called Sheetali Pranayama. ⇒ It does not cause indigestion and cough- pitta disorders.

50 Gherand - Samhita www.vedamrita.com 5. Bhastrika Pranayama - 5.76 - 5.78 As the blacksmith blazes fire with his blower. In the same way, the action of taking and releasing the air from the nose rapidly should be done 20 times and this practice should be done three times. This is called Bhastrika Pranayama. ⇒ It is helpful in eliminating all kinds of diseases. 6. Bhramari Pranayama - 5.79-5.84 When there is no other sound of any kind in the midnight, then you should close your ears and listen to the sound that is resonating in your ears. ⇒ At the beginning - the sound of the jinggur, Banshi, Megh Gargan Then the buzzing bells, gongs, trumpets, bheri The sound of Mridang, Dundubhi etc. is heard. ⇒ Samadhi is attained when Bhramari Kumbhak is proven. ⇒ Meditation is eight times better than chanting. ⇒ Tapa (tenacity) is eight times better than meditation. ⇒ Music is eight times better than tapa (tenacity). “There is nothing better than music. 7. Murchha (Unconsciousness) Pranayama: 5.85 First, do the aforesaid Kumbhak happily, remove the mind from the subjects and place it in the Aagya Chakra (oblation cycle) located in the middle of the eyebrows and immerse it in the divine being in the lotus of this two party. This called Murchha Kumbhak. ⇒ This Kumbhak brings joy. 8. Kevali Pranayama: - 5.86-5.98 Chant ‘So’ and ‘Hum’ mantra during inhaling and exhaling. Every person keeps chanting this mantra for 24 hours. This is Kevali Kumbhak. ⇒ Kevali Kumbhak should be practiced eight times daily in eight hours. ⇒ It is also called Ajpa .

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There are three types of meditation: 1. Sathool dhyana (meditation) 2. Jyoti Dhyana (light meditation)3. Sukshama Dhyana (subtle meditation) 1. Sathool meditation: (1) Concentration on Guru in the heart Meditate on your heart, imagine that there is an nectar sea (Amrit Sagar), amidst the Manidweep (island), the island has many fruit-laden trees, many flower types, a Kalpavriksha with four branches representing the . In this way, meditate on your guru or your favorite deity in your heart. (2) Concentration on Guru in Sahastrar: - Sahastrar has a lotus of thousand petals, among which there is a lotus of 12 petals. In the middle of it is a pair of swans of nad (sound) and light. This is the lotus feet of the Guru, here the Guru is sitting with his power wearing a white robe and a garland, who is sitting wearing a red robe. In this way meditate on the Guru in Sahastrar. 2. Jyoti Dhyan: - In Muladhara, there is the serpentine form of Kundalini Shakti, here the soul resides in the form of a flame of a lamp. Here Jyoti meditation is the meditation of the bright Brahma. ⇒ This light should be meditated on the aagya-chakra. 3. Sukshama Dhyana (Subtle Meditation): - By holding Shambhavi mudra, the sukshama Kundalini gets a rhythm in the soul, thus this meditation is called sukshama meditation. This leads to self introspection. ⇒ Jyoti meditation is a hundred times better than sathool meditation. ⇒ Sukshama meditation is a million times better than Jyoti Dhyana (light meditation).

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Shambhatya Chave Bhramarya Khecharapya Yonimudraya. Dhyan nad rasanandam laysiddhishtuturvidha. (7.5) Panchadha Yogen Manomurchha Ch Shadvidha. Shadvidhodayam Rajayoga Pateykamvadharayet. (7.6) There are six distinctions of Samadhi Yoga:- Dhyanayoga, Nad Yoga, Rasanand Yoga, Layasiddhi Yoga, , and . Dhyana Yoga Samadhi- From Shambhavi Mudra Nad Yoga Samadhi- From Bhramari Pranayama Rasanand Yoga Samadhi- From Khechari Mudra Layasiddhi Yoga Samadhi- From Yoni mudra Bhakti Yoga Samadhi - By exclusive devotion Manomurchha / Raja Yoga Samadhi - By Murchha Pranayama

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