Through Penance, I Found Enlightenment

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Ida Nadi, Bingala Nadi, Suzhimuna, Purakam, Resakam, Kumbhakam, Kevala Kumbhakam, Stula Thekam, Sutsuma Thekam, Karana

Abstract

Aspirants should be zealous and firm-minded to attain the insightful darshan of penance. One should be well versed in the exercises and able to regularly observe the eight stages of Atanga Yoga. Fixed by the Yogis and Siddhas 12 years has been the qualifying period for a Sadhaka to attain darshan. Explains the practice of Kevala Kumbhaka and the experience of inner light vision.

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Published

10-04-2023

How to Cite

K, Harinath, and Parthiban T. “Through Penance, I Found Enlightenment”. Aazhi International Journal of Tamil Literature Studies, vol. 1, no. 2, Apr. 2023, pp. 1-4, https://aijtls.com/index.php/aijtls/article/view/11.

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