The Goraksha Samhita (Sanskrit: गोरक्षसंहिता) translates to "The Collection of Verses by Goraksha." It is traditionally considered the third major classic of Hatha Yoga, though some scholars date it even earlier than the Hatha Yoga Pradipika (15th century).
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Verse from the Rasayana chapter (approx.): goraksha samhita pdf 2021
Sanskrit (transliterated):
Yatha rasaḥ śarīre sthito deham pārada-vat tathā |
Bhramati bhraṁśate caiva tathaiva manaso bhavet ||Translation:
Just as mercury remains stable in the body (when properly prepared), so too should the mind be – neither wandering nor decaying – steady like solidified quicksilver. Verse from the Rasayana chapter (approx
Since I cannot provide the PDF, here are legitimate sources to find one:
| Source | Details | |--------|---------| | Internet Archive (archive.org) | Search "Goraksha Samhita 2021" – some older editions are freely available. | | Google Books | Look for 2021 reprints by Chaukhamba Sanskrit Pratishthan or Yoga Publication Trust (Lonavla). | | DLI (Digital Library of India) | May contain scanned versions of 20th-century editions. | | Scribd / Academia.edu | Users sometimes upload critical editions (check copyright status). | | Nath Sampradaya websites | e.g., gorakhnath.org (Gorakhpur) – may offer free digital downloads. | Since I cannot provide the PDF, here are
⚠️ Note: A true 2021 edition may still be under copyright. Always verify before distributing.