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What is the Shiva Samhita?
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#WhatIsTheShivaSamhita
The Shiva Samhita, or the compendium of Shiva, is an ancient anonymous Sanskrit text on the practice and art of Yoga. It is one of three surviving classical Yogic scriptures. The other two yogic texts are the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Gheranda Samhita. The Shiva Samhita is considered by many scholars to be the most complete Yogic compendium to date. An Overview The Shiva Samhita is a dialogue between Lord Shiva and his consort, Parvati. This discourse includes detailed instructions on performing various Yoga asanas, mudras, pranayams, meditation, tantric practices, and even the finer points of abstract Yogic philosophy. The text is beautifully written as if the reader is listening to a conversation between Shiva and Parvati. Shiva symbolizes the creative and destructive power of the divine masculine, while his consort, Parvati, represents the gentle feminine creative power of the universe. The Shiva Samhita discusses many of the esoteric details of yoga practice. In fact, the text discusses eighty-four different asanas, four of which are described in detail, along with the benefits of mantra repetition, Yogic philosophy, five different types of prana, tantric practices, and the art of meditation. The chapters of the Shiva Samhita cover various aspects of yoga practice. The word “Yoga” means the union of a human soul with the divine. Several methods of liberation are covered in the chapters. Also included is the structure of our 72,000 nadis, and the awakening of the Kundalini Shakti energy. Additionally, the Shiva Samhita outlines the importance of having a true Guru who can awaken the Kundalini energy safely, as well as describing the subtle body and the movement of prana.
December 22, 2024 at 1:41 PM