The Alchemical Body by David Gordon White

 
 
 
 
 
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The Alchemical Body excavates and centers within its Indian context the traditions of the medieval Siddhas. Working from a body of previously unexplored alchemical sources, David Gordon White demonstrates that the medieval disciplines of Indian alchemy and hatha yoga were practiced by one and the same people, and that they can only be understood when viewed together. White opens the way to a new and more comprehensive understanding of medieval Indian mysticism, within the broader context of South Asian Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Islam.

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09/19/2009

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ananda999

:( too bad i can't read this book right now bcz i ordered it a few weeks back but Thank you so much for spreading this knowledge time for it to get out from the cave. and since you're interested in inner alchemy the khecari vidya might interest you a lot: Khecari Vidya in gratitude

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jai0078 Replied: Respected Sir, I am Sunil, 31 from Jaipur. I am also interested in Yoga. I don't know much more about this. Can you teach me this vidya, if it could b possible. 11 / 29 / 2009

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ananda999 Replied: if you are speaking about kechari, then the best source to learn it from is the advanced yoga practices lessons written by Yogani which advocates snipping in order to achieve kechari mudra. but there are other methods which are slower but very popular especially among those who follow the kriya yoga path channeled by Sri Lahiri Mahasaya like talviya kriya and tongue pushing and milking.. 12 / 03 / 2009

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ananda999 Replied: here is the AYP link: http://www.aypsite.org/108.html but it should be pointed out that kechari as a stand alone practice is not enough to produce results. it works best with pranayama techniques and deep meditation. and there are no instant magic bullets in spirituality, you need consistency in spiritual practices in order to achieve permanent results and go beyond experiences. namaste 12 / 03 / 2009

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ananda999 Replied: i think that it's fair to point out that i didn't practice snipping in order to achieve kechari mudra but i went the other way and achieved the 4 stages (until the tongue touches the third eye) in a month and 10 days and i've been told that the reason why it happened so fast is good merit or good karma. yours, Ananda 12 / 03 / 2009