The Serpent Power: Being the Sat-Cakra-Nirupana and Paduka-Pancaka and Two Works on Laya Yoga (Revised, newly composed text edition) | Translated from Sanskrit with Introduction, Commentary and Plates
by Sir John Woodroffe, Arthur Avalon, Sir John Woodroffe (Arthur Avalon)
This revised edition translates the Sat-Cakra-Nirupana and Paduka-Pancaka from Sanskrit, with Sir John Woodroffe's introduction, commentary, and plates. It also covers two works on Laya Yoga, providing deep insights into Kundalini, chakras, and meditative dissolution practices for spiritual seekers.
About This Book
The Serpent Power presents a revised edition of the Sat-Cakra-Nirupana and Paduka-Pancaka, two foundational Sanskrit works on the chakras and subtle body. Translated by Sir John Woodroffe under the pseudonym Arthur Avalon, it offers a comprehensive introduction to these esoteric concepts.
Accompanied by detailed commentary, the text elucidates the principles of Kundalini awakening and the seven chakras, drawing from traditional Tantric sources. Woodroffe's scholarly approach bridges Eastern mysticism with Western understanding.
In addition, the volume includes two works on Laya Yoga, focusing on the dissolution of the ego through meditative practices. Plates illustrate key diagrams of the subtle physiology.
This edition features a newly composed text, ensuring accessibility while preserving the original Sanskrit integrity for students of yoga and spirituality.
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