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Date Posted: 12:16:19 09/01/05 Thu
Author: kashi - 27 Jul 2005
Subject: Re: Khechari Mudra
In reply to: kashi - 27 Jul 2005 's message, "Re: Khechari Mudra" on 12:15:10 09/01/05 Thu


Here are quotes concerning TRADITIONAL Kriya system. It is about the Traditional system.

"If after the first initiation the tongue is not risen or elevated ( above the palate) then the second class or "Vaisya" class is not promoted to, and further lessons are not taught. Yet, if whatever is known or learnt is dutifully practiced with a concentrated mind and pran, then the paravastha which is the fruit of such acts will surely be gained."

..........Sri Sanyal Mahasay's Gita 18:4




"Only after achieving Khechari Mudrã, is one supposed to be fit for the Second Kriyã. In the First Kriyã, the practice of Talavya is thus prescribed. "

......Swami Nitayananda Giri fomr "Kriya Yoiga Vijnan" (english translation Yoga Niketan)




"One cannot deserve higher grades of kriya until, the tongue is prepared for kechari mudra"

........"Yoga--It's mystery and Performing ART by Swami Sadhanananda Giri



"Entering the tongue in the nasal
passage in pathway of the upper palate is called "the practice of
Khechari Mudra." Although this is a physical technique of hatha yoga,
it [brings about] a steady and still condition and is necessary to draw
the mind inward. When this condition [the achievement of Khechari]
happens, the sadhaka experiences somewhat more steadiness and
stillness and becomes ready to advance to the second level of
Kriya.".............Swami Satyananda Giri from "Kriya Quotes book 1 pages 8-9
English translation Yoga Niketan http://www.yoganiketan.net/satyananda/satyananda.pdf


After this comes the matter of Second Kriya. For this, Khechari Mudra
is necessary. With this, by the help of this inturning physical
technique, one is also aided in turning the mind inward as well. Then,
the abidance of the different chakras on the path of sushumna and the
practice of kumbhak in pranayam are the elements upon which one
focuses. This results in being able to hear the Unstruck Sound
[Anahata Nada] and the experience of dhyan is heightened. This Nada
or Pranava Shabda is what Maharajji [Swami Sriyukteshvar Giri
Maharaj] pointed towards in his Kaivalya Darshan [English title: The
Holy Science] scripture as the way for a sadhaka to walk on the path
of samadhi in the perfected state ("pranavashabda eva panthah"). In his
work, he showed and taught us that that Universe-pervading Nada
resides in Its Totality within the body of the sadhaka. The Resonance
is what magnetically draws the sadhaka to experience Brahman in
practically every state of being or situation. Gradually, with greater
and greater Light springing forth, the door of sushumna is
effervescently manifested (dhvanerantargatam jyotih). Continuing to
experience the incredibly beatific visions, the yogi is able to become
established in the paravastha of Kriya. It is this method that he [Swami
Sriyuktshvarji] graciously tried to have us realize in a simple and
usable way. The disciples of Yogiraj - our respected elders - have
shown us the path in this manner.
page 26, vol. 2 of Acharya Sanglap.
English translation Yoga Niketan http://www.yoganiketan.net/satyananda/satyananda.pdf



What is understood to be the "tongue-knot"?
[Satyananda's] Answer: Just as asana and such are needed in the field of sadhana, in
the same way, there is a special necessity for breaking through the
tongue-knot, or [the performance of] Khechari Mudra. With the help
of some physical and a certain amount of mental effort, the tongue can
be inserted into the hole in the upper palate. This act in many ways
helps the disciplined life. In this manner, the tongue arrives at the
junction point of the nasal passage inside the hole in the palate. Along
with the practice of Kriya Yoga and the advancement of mental
absorption, the tongue continues to go up even further. It is said in the
scriptures that when the tongue arrives at the end of its full journey,
the state of "jada-samadhi" comes about. This Khechari Mudra is what
can be called as "breaking through the tongue-knot." Gradually, there
is advancement of this condition. Samyama is also acquired gradually.
In a particular state experienced during the practice of this technique, a
certain type of fluid comes upon the tongue that improves the health of
body and mind. It is this fluid that is described in the scriptures as
"Sahasrarchyut Sudha" [Nectar falling off the thousand-petaled] - that
nectar which yogis drink as they move forward on the path of
Immortality. It is by this that an earthly knot, meaning a significant
knotting of the ties of material bondage - is undone and released.
Through this, progress on the path for the sadhaka is made
considerably easier and clearer............... from Acharya Sanglap Vol 1
page 26
English translation Yoga Niketan http://www.yoganiketan.net/satyananda/satyananda.pdf


But always remember--

No. 29:
Sri Guru's letter:

All can happen with the First Kriya. Great devotion is necessary. Paravastha (the after-effect poise or the post-Kriya state) and intoxication - all is in the First Kriya. Continue with Kriya. One must not be busy with little things. The one who remains focused on Guru, Guru keeps His eye on him. If one does not keep his own attention, who will perceive Guru's attention?



Anmd those who are int he hand sof Paramhansa Yogananda are in the hands of the God man himself.
Have complete faith and surrender to him fully.

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