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Strength of the Hatha Yogi
Haṭha Yoga is a path of determined will leading to divine union beyond the physical body. It begins with worldly forms of willfulness: a child's insistence, a woman's resolve, and a ruler's command. The yogi's will, however, transcends desire and fear, seeking nothing, as illustrated by a yogi who refused Lord Śiva's offer. True Haṭha Yoga involves purifying the body through six techniques and awakening subtle energy. This energy moves through major chakras, culminating in the Ājñā Cakra where the mantras "Ha" and "Tha" unite, symbolizing the yoga of sun and moon. This practice leads consciousness beyond worldly attachments, which are as temporary as the juice of a cherry.
"He said, 'If you want to give me, then I give you this. Just remove away, go away. I don't need you, so please go.'"
"‘Ha’ and ‘Tha’ become Haṭha. ‘Oṁ’ is yoga. So, Haṭha becomes Haṭha Yoga."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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The text contains hyperlinks in bold to three authoritative books on yoga, written by humans, to clarify the context of the lecture:
- Yoga in Daily Life - The System
Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Ibera Verlag, Vienna, 2000. ISBN 978-3-85052-000-3 - The Hidden Power in Humans - Chakras and Kundalini
Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Ibera Verlag, Vienna, 2004. ISBN 978-3-85052-197-0 - Lila Amrit - The Divine Life of Sri Mahaprabhuji
Paramhans Swami Madhavananda. Int. Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram Fellowship, Vienna, 1998. ISBN 3-85052-104-4
