Shiva Samhitã
Subtitle: a unique classical text on the theory and practice of Yoga and Tantra : English translation accompanied by Sanskrit text in roman transliteration
By: translated into English by Thakur Krishna Uprety.
Edition: 1st Eng. ed.
Publisher: Raja Yoga Kuti
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Kathmandu
Language: eng
Number of pages: 90
Subjects: Hatha yoga -- Early works to 1800.; Shaktism -- Early works to 1800.
Genres: Early works to 1800.
First sentence: The Knowledge alone is eternal. It is without beginning and end. There does not exist anything real. What-so-ever diversities are seen in the world, are but the attributes of the senses. They are reflections of that Knowledge which remains alone and nothing else. –1.
Description: ABOUT SHIVA SAMHITÃ:
Shiva Samhitã is an unparallel and unique Sanskrit text on classical Yoga. It explains the concept of Yoga, its philosophy and practice in detail. Lord Shiva, the expounder of Yoga, has declared this science of Yoga for the welfare of all creatures in all the three worlds. The discourse and teachings in all the five chapters in this text are primarily focused on the philosophy of creation and dissolution of the universe, bondage and liberation, the right knowledge of the reality and the ultimate aim of human life – Self-realization.
       It elaborates the ways of attaining perfections, the Kundalini and its awakening, various forms and techniques of Yoga. It also discusses the human body - the minicosmos as the replica of macro cosmos, the principles and importance of yogic way of life, the importance of the practice of Yogãsana (posture), Prãnãyãma (breathing technique), Mudrã (any movement or posture that affects the psychic flow of energy), Pratyãhãra (withdrawing of senses), Dhãranã (concentration) and Dhyãna (meditation) as the fundamental means to achieve the goal of life – liberation.
Notes: English and Sanskrit (Sanskrit in roman):
ekam jñãnam nityamãdyantashunyam nãnyat  kiñcidvartate  vastu satyam, yadbhedo’sminnindriyopãdhinã vai jñãnasyãyam bhãsate nãnnyathaiva.