Siddha-siddhanta paddhati

Siddha-siddhanta paddhati

It is a philosophic treatise which contains a description of metaphysical ideas and the way of thinking of Natha-sampradaya and also the highest ideal of yogis in this tradition. The majority of nathas and scientists consider guru Gorakshanath to be the author of the text, however, there is an opinion that it was written by Yogi Nityanath (well-known yogi-alchemist). Some respected yogis think that Nityanath is the name of Gorakshanath.

Siddha-siddhanta paddhati consists of 6 parts:

• First precept describes the process of the creation of the Universe, macrocosm (samasti-pinda) and microcosm (vyasti-pinda), their qualities, grouped by 5 for each level of manifestation of the Absolute.
• Second precept explains in detail 9 chakras, 16 adhar, 4 lakshya, 5 vyam and the practices connected to them. There are also short instructions on ashtanga-yoga.
• In the third precept Gorakshanath gives hints for how to comprehend pindas (one's psycophysical structure) and also on oneness vyasti-pinda and samasti-pinda, describing how the whole Universe is reflected in our microcosm.
• The fourth precept is devoted to the description of Nidja-shakti and higher states of achieving one's nature.
• The fifth part describes achievements of a yogi who follows the way of the wholly ones and the importance of Guru for this path. It also states who is a false-yogi and hostile to the yoga path.
• The sixth precept tells us about the qualities of avadhuta-yogi and about delusions connected with the formal practice of yoga techniques.

The book «Siddha-siddhanta paddhati» is published in Russian by Sri Yogi Matsyendranath Maharaj (translation from sanscrit and commentary) and is available in our store.