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On Guru

Throughout the work, it is stated that Hatha Yoga is only a means to Raja Yoga.
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3 lessons
  1. Section 1 Stages of jnana

    1. Yogin Swatmarama, after saluting his Guru Srinatha first, explains that Haṭha Yoga is solely for the attainment of Raja Yoga. According to our tradition, we first offer our salutation to our gurus. Then to our guru’s guru and finally to the guru of our guru.

    2. Matsyendra, Goraká¹£ha, and others knew Haá¹­ha Vidya. Swathmarama yogi learnt this Vidya as their favour, graciousness and kindness.

  2. Section 2 Meaning of secret in Hatha yoga

    1. The secret is a word generally understood as that thing which is not revealed or should not be revealed; which is not shown or should not be shown; is not exhibited or should not be exhibited. This is a part of understanding the secret.