The Gheranda Samhita
From Chapter SixThe yogi should visualize a sublime ocean of nectar in his heart, with an island of jewels in its middle whose sand is made of gemstones. In every direction there are kadamba trees with abundant flowers. Bees and cuckoos buzz and call there. He should steady himself and visualize a great jeweled pavilion . . .Table of ContentsIntroductionPurificationAsanasMudrasPratyaharaPranayamaDhyanaSamadhiAbout the AuthorResiding in Oxford, England, James Mallinson is a graduate of Eton and Oxford, holds a master's from the School of Oriental and African Studies, and returned to Oxford University for his doctorate.Reviews"Smooth and accurate, this translation of the Gheranda Samhita is a very welcome addition to recent work on Yoga."--George Cardona, University of Pennsylvania"Mallinson's translation of theGheranda Samhitaincludes the Sanskrit Devanagari script paired with clear, succinct English verses. The translation is lucid, making the threads of the teaching easy to understand."--Felicia M. Tomasko, LA YOGA Magazine