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Some term in Spirituality are used either in a specific form or general context. For example the word ‘pran’ refers to the energy responsible for the act of inspiration at a glance while in the broad sense it cannotes ‘panchapran’ the five vital energies responsible for the act of inspiration at a glance while in the broad sense it connotes ‘ panchapran’ the five vital energies in the body. The same hold good for the word Hathayoga (path of deliberate Rigour). The literal meaning is explained in this book in ‘chapter 32: Hathayoga in the ordinary sense’. In the broad sense hathayoga includes postures (asans), BANDHAS, MUDRAS, SILENCE 9MOUN), TRATAK, PRANAYAM, ETC. Information on these is provided in various chapter of this book.

Though the topics discussed in this book appear to be related only to the physical body, yet how beneficial they are from the psychological and spiritual points of view have been mentioned in the respective chapters. For those who are unable to do spiritual practice with the mind or intellect, it becomes easier to start with Hathayaoga. In other words to keep the physical body healthy so as to be able to practice spirituality, every seeker should use some techniques mentioned in this book. The method of putting it into practice is given in ‘Chapter 30-Asan, bandha and mudra.

For a better understanding of topic, along with the English word the corresponding Sanskrut / Marathi word is given in brackets. Where a suitable English word is not available the Sanskrut / Marathi word is used with its meaning alongside.