हठयोग प्रदीपिका (योगी स्वात्माराम - ज्योत्स्ना टीका सहित सटीक)

18 HAṬHAYOGAPRADĪPIKĀ By the union of the Prāṇa and the Apāna, the gastric fire is aroused and the serpent Kuṇḍalinī that lies coiled around three and a half times, closing the opening of the Suṣumnā with its mouth, feels this and, straightening itself, begins to move upwards. Then the Prāṇa and the Apāna should be forced through the opening into the Suṣumnā. The process described in this verse is that of the Jālamdhara-bandha. 49. The Yogin, seated in the Padmāsana posture, by steadying the breath drawn in through the Nāḍī-s, becomes liberated; there is no doubt about this. 50. Then the SIṂHĀSANA [is described]: Place the ankles below the scrotum, on either side of the perineum, the right ankle on the left side of it, and the left ankle on the right. 51. Place the palms upon the knees, spread out the fingers, and with opened mouth look at the tip of the nose with concentrated mind. 52. This is Siṃhāsana held in great esteem by the highest Yogin-s. This most excellent Āsana facilitates the three Bandha-s. 53. Next the BHADRĀSANA [is described]: Place the ankles below the scrotum on the sides of the perineum, the left ankle on the left and the right ankle on the right [sole to sole]. 54. Then hold firmly with the hands the feet, which are on their sides, and remain motionless. This is Bhadrāsana which destroys all diseases. The Yogin-s who have become Siddha-s call this GORAKṢĀSANA. 55. Thus the best of Yogin-s, being free of fatigue in practising Āsana-s and Bandha-s, should practise