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The Siddhâsana by Sri Shakthi Sumanan, 08-Feb-2022

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Press firmly the heel of the left foot against the perineum, and the right heel above the male organ. With the chin pressing on the chest, one should sit calmly, having restrained the senses, and gaze steadily at the space between the eyebrows. This is called the Siddha Âsana, the opener of the door of salvation.

Just as sparing food is among Yamas, and Ahiṃsâ among the Niyamas, so is Siddhâsana called by adepts the chief of all the âsanas.

There is no Âsana like the Siddhâsana and no Kumbhaka like the Kevala. There is no mudrâ like the Khechari and no laya like the Nâda (Anâhata Nâda.)

Out of the 84, Âsanas Siddhâsana should always be practiced, because it cleanses the impurities of 72,000 Nadis.

By contemplating on oneself, by eating sparingly(mitāhārī), and by practicing Siddhâsana for 12 years, the Yogî obtains success.

Other postures are of no use when success has been achieved in Siddhâsana, and Prâṇa Vâyû becomes calm and restrained by Kevala Kumbhaka.

Success in one Siddhâsana alone becoming firmly established, one gets Unmanî at once, and the three bonds (Bandhas) are accomplished of themselves.

There is no Âsana like the Siddhâsana and no Kumbhaka like the Kevala. There is no mudrâ like the Khechari and no laya like the Nâda (Anâhata Nâda.)

Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Translation by Pancham Sinh, [1914]