Bodhashoka asana

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Description

Bodhashoka asana : Asana

Asana Type

Seated

PRAMANA

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Apta Pramana Source

Joga Pradipika-220-222

Transliteration

"dou pagathalé bhüparé dharai kora mähilé aise karai | kora miläé ukaòa baise jaìghä chäté agra nivese ॥ 220 ॥ vyabüka goòä upari karai näsädriñöi acala le dharai | bhujä parasapara pakaòe do é khaväà lägané kaöhéna ju soé ॥ 221 ॥

  • for extended verse see end of chapter"


Translation

Place both the soles on the ground. Fold the legs and arrange them in such a way that the thighs touch the chest. Place the chin on knees. Gaze should be at the tip of nose. Catch hold of both the hands bringing wrist upon the knees. Catch hold wrist by hands. It removes the problem of hysteria.

Apta Additional References

Yoga-Asanamala Sacitra (ms.)-45

Steps/Technique

1. Sin and Place both the soles on the ground.

2. Fold the legs and press knees to chest.

2. Rest the chin on knees.

3. Cross the forearms and hold opposite knees.

4. Keep the gaze at the tip of the nose "

Atma Pramana Benefits

With time prevents stroke from hysteria (mrgi)

Sakshi Pramana Benefits

Brings feeling of contemplation

Simple sketch

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