Gherand Sanhita (Yogshastra)

Description

Classical Foundation: This text is one of the three most important classical manuals on Hatha Yoga, presented as a dialogue between Sage Gheranda and his disciple, King Chanda Kapali.\\r\\nSevenfold Path: Unlike the eight-limbed Ashtanga Yoga, this book teaches Saptanga Yoga (Seven Limbs), focusing on purification (Shatkarma), strengthening (Asana), and steadying (Mudra).\\r\\nGhatastha Yoga: It uniquely treats the human body as a \\\"vessel\\\" (ghata) that must be purified through disciplined practice to achieve spiritual enlightenment and Samadhi.\\r\\nAuthentic Publication: Published by the prestigious Khemraj Shrikrishnadass (est. 1897), this edition maintains the integrity of the original Sanskrit verses, often accompanied by Hindi translations.\\r\\nPractical Manual: The book serves as a comprehensive guide for practitioners, detailing 32 asanas, 25 mudras, and various breathing techniques (Pranayama) for holistic self-development.