Hatha Yoga Pradipika
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In Hath a Yoga curriculum, after this, comes Nadanusandhana (meditation on sound).
A student applying himself fully to yoga and who is a Brahmachari, regulated in his
diet and detached, will become perfect within one year. There should be no doubt
about this.
NOTE: By the words “after this”, according to the commentator, Asana, Pranayama
and Mudras of the earlier verse seem to be referred to. As to dietary regulations, the
same will be treated hereafter. Perfect in Hath a Yoga is meant by the word ‘Siddha’.
That there are many other disciplines and means to be practiced during the study of
Hath a Yoga is implied. The word Brahmachari refers to the young initiate (moving
towards Brahman) and not necessarily an unmarried man since yoga is meant for all
beings (Pranimatra).