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sects the author says that he combines in himself the attainments of the Siddhas of all the sects known by different technical names (VI 34-71). It is an Avadhuta Yogi who initiates a pupil into the doctrine of the Natha Yogis. That doctrine combines in itself the good points in the doctrines of all the systems of philosophy and it is such an Avadhuta who is eulogised as a Sadguru. (V. 72).
Additional Note : In the Banaras edition of Siddha-Siddhanta- Sangraha there is an additional chapter which we do not find in the MSS. of Siddha-Siddhanta-Paddhati. This seventh chapter deals with the siddhis which a Yogi can attain but which he should disregard if he wants to attain the parampada.
2. YOGA VISAYA
This is a MS of a work by Matsyendra (Minanatha) as gathered from its colophon. The Guru who is held in high esteem is described therein as भावनातीत. He alone can show the right path to his disciple. The disciple must have faith in his Guru, and must have good qualities. When the difference between the Guru and his Sisya disappears, then the relationship between the two is that of समसिद्धि i.e., equality (I.6).
The author referring to the nerve centres of the body says that a Kaula knows the six centres which are the adhara, svadhisthana, manipura, anahata, visuddhi and ajna (1.8). The place of Niranjana is beyond the cakras i.e., चक्रातीत (1.10).
The author also describes the main nerves, and having given the locations of अ. उ and म of omkara says that by pronouncing them realisation comes and the three granthis of Bramha, Visnu and Rudra are broken.
N. B. : The most important feature of this MS is the names of the nine cakras beyond the ajna, viz. Trikuta, trihata, gollata, sikhara, vajra, omkara urdhvanakha and bhruvormukham (1.20). Either by contracting the ravi (sun) or by piercing these nine cakras the 'moon' can be seen (1.20-21).
The eight names given to the eight coils of the Kundalini, are mentioned in 1.22. By awakening the Kundalini, the nine doors are closed and the vajra-gumpha siddhi attained (1.23).
