Haṭha Pradīpikā 2.16
प्राणायामेन युक्तेन सर्वरोगक्षयो भवेत् |
अयुक्ताभ्यासयोगेन सर्वरोगसमुद्भवः ||16||
Metre: Anuṣṭubh
Through properly applied (yuktena | ins sg m ppp) breath control (prāṇāyāmena | ins sg), the destruction of all diseases (sarva-roga-kṣayaḥ | nom sg) should occur (bhavet | 3p sg act opt); through the discipline of incorrect practice (ayukta-abhyāsa-yogena | ins sg) [comes] the arising of all diseases (sarva-roga-samudbhavaḥ | nom sg).
Breathwork practised carefully and correctly can reduce discomfort. When practised carelessly or excessively, however, it can create new problems.
For Brahmānanda, “correctly performed” Prāṇāyāma encompasses more than the rhythm of breathing. It requires a suitable diet and the correct use of Jālandhara and the other Bandhas. Without these conditions, the practice is ayukta, methodologically unintegrated, and is understood as a cause of illness.
prāṇāyāmena yuktena MBHDL2026 ] prāṇāyāmādiyuktena NS1882
When Prâṇayama, etc., are performed properly, they eradicate all diseases; but an improper practice generates diseases.
By the practice of Pranayama one is freed from all diseases. By mistaken course of Yoga, the Yogi brings upon himself all diseases.
Durch einen Yoga, der mit Prânâyâma und den andern Uebungen verbunden ist, wird allen Krankheiten ein Ende gemacht; durch einen Yoga, bei dem keine solchen Uebungen ausgeführt werden, entstehen alle Krankheiten.
Haṭha Pradīpikā 2.17
हिक्का श्वासश्च कासश्च शिरःकर्णाक्षिवेदनाः |
भवन्ति विविधा दोषाः पवनस्य व्यतिक्रमात् ||17||
bhavanti vividhā doṣāḥ; pavanasya vyatikramāt ||17|| Analysis ▾ Analysis ▴
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bhavanti
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arise, occur | |
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vividhāḥ
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various, manifold | |
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doṣāḥ
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disorders, faults, ailments | |
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pavanasya
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of the breath wind, prāṇa | |
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vyatikramāt
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through deviation, imbalance |
Metre: Anuṣṭubh
Hiccups (hikkā | nom sg), breathlessness (śvāsaḥ | nom sg), and (ca) coughing (kāsaḥ | nom sg), as well as (ca) pains in the head, ears, and eyes (śiraḥ-karṇa-akṣi-vedanāḥ | nom pl): various disorders (vividhā doṣāḥ | nom pl) arise (bhavanti | 3p pl act pres) from the breath wind (pavanasya | gen sg) going awry (vyatikramāt | abl sg).
When the breath falls “out of rhythm,” becoming too forceful, fast, or tense, the body often responds immediately with hiccups, tightness, coughing, pressure in the head, or irritation of the senses.
vividhā doṣāḥ MBHDL2026 ] vividhāḥ rogāḥ NS1882
vyatikramāt MBHDL2026 ] prakopataḥ NS1882
vyatikramāt MBHDL2026 ] prakopataḥ NS1882
Hiccough, asthma, cough, pain in the head, the ears, and the eyes; these and other various kinds of diseases are generated by the disturbance of the breath.
By a wrong course of Pranayama the breath becomes deteriorated, and hence, cough, asthma, pains in the head, eyes and the ears and various other diseases arise.
Schluchzer, Asthma, Husten, Kopfweh, Ohrenweh, und andere Leiden entstehen durch das Aufwallen des Athems (pavanasya prakopatah).
Haṭha Pradīpikā 2.18
युक्तं युक्तं त्यजेद्वायुं युक्तं युक्तं च पूरयेत् |
yuktaṃ yuktaṃ tyajed vāyuṃ; yuktaṃ yuktaṃ ca pūrayet | Analysis ▾ Analysis ▴
युक्तं युक्तं च बध्नीयादेवं शुद्धिमवाप्नुयात् ||18||
Metre: Anuṣṭubh
Appropriately (yuktam yuktam), he should exhale (tyajet | 3p sg act opt) the breath (vāyum | acc sg), and (ca), appropriately (yuktam yuktam), he should inhale (pūrayet | 3p sg act opt); and (ca), appropriately (yuktam yuktam), he should hold it (badhnīyāt | 3p sg act opt). Thus (evam), he should attain (avāpnuyāt | 3p sg act opt) purification (śuddhim | acc sg).
When exhalation, inhalation, and retention are truly “correct,” meaning appropriate, calm, and unforced, Prāṇāyāma has a clarifying and stabilizing effect.
Brahmānanda resolves the repeated word “appropriately” into three rules: exhalation is slow, inhalation is neither insufficient nor excessive, and retention is combined with the appropriate Bandhas. For him, success comes from correct measure and correct integration, not from maximum intensity.
śuddhim MBHDL2026 ] siddhim NS1882
The air should be expelled with proper tact and should be filled in skilfully; and when it has been kept confined properly it brings success.
He should gradually inhale the breath and as gradually exhale it; he should also restrain it gradually. Thus it is that a man obtains Siddhis.
Sorgfältig soll man den Athem herauslassen, einziehen, anhalten, denn so erlangt man Vollendung.
Haṭha Pradīpikā 2.19
यदा तु नाडीशुद्धिः स्यात्तदा चिह्नानि बाह्यतः |
कायस्य कृशता कान्तिस्तथा जायेत निश्चितम् ||19||
Metre: Anuṣṭubh
When (yadā), however (tu), purity of the channels (nāḍī-śuddhiḥ | nom sg) is present (syāt | 3p sg act opt), then (tadā) signs (cihnāni | nom pl) [appear] outwardly (bāhyataḥ): leanness (kṛśatā | nom sg) and lustre (kāntiḥ | nom sg) of the body (kāyasya | gen sg) then (tathā) certainly (niścitam) arise (jāyeta | 3p sg med opt).
When the channels truly become “clear,” this often shows outwardly as well: greater lightness in the body, less heaviness, and a calm, natural presence.
tadā cihnāni MBHDL2026 ] tathā cihnāni NS1882
tathā jāyeta MBHDL2026 ] tadā jāyeta NS1882
tathā jāyeta MBHDL2026 ] tadā jāyeta NS1882
When the nâdîs become free from impurities, and there appear the outward signs of success, such as lean body and glowing colour, then one should feel certain of success.
When the Nadis are purified the consequent signs are perceptible, i.e., the body becomes slender and bright.
Wenn aber das Reinigen der Nâdî zu Stande kommt, so zeigen sich sicher auch äusserlich die Zeichen: Schlankheit und Schönheit des Körpers.
Haṭha Pradīpikā 2.20
यथेष्टं धारणं वायोरनलस्य प्रदीपनम् |
नादाभिव्यक्तिरारोग्यं जायते नाडिशोधनात् ||20||
Metre: Anuṣṭubh
From purification of the channels (nāḍī-śodhanāt | abl sg) arise (jāyate | 3p sg med pres) the ability to hold the breath at will (yatheṣṭaṃ vāyoḥ dhāraṇam | nom sg), kindling of the fire (analasya pradīpanam | nom sg), manifestation of the inner sound (nāda-abhivyaktiḥ | nom sg), and health (ārogyam | nom sg).
As the channels become clearer, the practical effects are tangible: you can retain the breath more easily and for longer, digestion becomes steadier, inner perception grows subtler, and overall health and resilience increase.
By removing the impurities, the air can be restrained, according to one's wish and the appetite is increased, the divine sound is awakened, and the body becomes healthy.
If the Nadis are purified, he is able to restrain his breath longer, the gastric fire becomes more active, the Nada (inner sounds) is heard, and he enjoys perfect health.
Folge der Reinigung der Nâdî ist beliebiges Anhalten des Athems, Anfachung des Verdauungsfeuers, Offenbarwerden des Nâda und Krankheitslosigkeit.
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