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Significance of Pûraka and Rechaka in Yoga Practice

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Significance of Pûraka and Rechaka in Yoga Practice   In yoga, particularly in pranayama (breath control) practices, "Pûraka" (or Puraka) and "Recaka" (or Rechaka) are Sanskrit terms describing the core phases of the breathing cycle. They form essential building blocks of yogic breathing techniques, often paired with Kumbhaka (breath retention). Definitions Pûraka (Puraka) : This means inhalation or "filling" (from the root "pûr," to fill). It refers to the deliberate, controlled intake of breath, often deep and slow, to draw prana (life force/energy) into the body. In some contexts, "Puraka pranayama" emphasizes a prolonged inhalation followed by a short hold and natural exhalation. Recaka (Rechaka) : This means exhalation or "emptying" (from the root "ric," to empty or release). It involves controlled expulsion of breath, often lengthened to release toxins, stale air, and tension. "Rechaka pranayama...
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Matadin Bhangi: A Dalit hero of 1857 Revolt

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  Matadin Bhangi was one of the Dalit heroes of 1857 Revolt who is seen as the one to have inspired the 1857 War of Independence and not Mangal Pandey that the elite history claims. The narrative for Matadin Bhangi published by D C Dinkar in “Swatantra Sangram Mein Achhuton Ka Yogdan” (1990) is given in the following words:  "There was a factory in Barrackpore where cartridges were manufactured. Many of the workers of this factory belonged to the untouchable communities. One day one of the workers felt thirsty. He asked a soldier for a mug of water. That soldier was Mangal Pandey. Mangal Pandey, a Brahmin, refused him water because the worker was an untouchable. This was very humiliating for the worker. He retaliated to the Brahmin soldier saying, “ Bara awa hai Brahaman ka beta. Jin kartuson ka tum upayog karat ho, unpar gaaye or suar ki charbi lagawal jaat hai, jinhe tum apan daatun se torkar banduk mein bharat ho. O samay tomhar jati aur dharam kahan jawat. Dhikkar tumhare ...
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AMAROLI MUDRA (Attitude Arousing Immortality) in Hath Yoga

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 AMAROLI MUDRA  (Attitude Arousing Immortality) According to the Kapalika sect, Amaroli is practiced by drinking the cool midstream of urine. The first part of the urine is left as it contains bile, and thelast part is left as it does not contain goodness. One who drinks amari, takes it through the nose and practices vajroli, is said tobe practicing amaroli. The practitioner should mix the semen with the ashes of burnt cow manureand wipe it on the upper parts of the body, it bestows divya drishti(clairvoyance or divine sight). (96-98). Amaroli mudra is a yogic practice that involves drinking one’s own urine for various health benefits. Amaroli is the practice leading to immortality. Here’s a brief on the procedure and benefits of Amaroli mudra. Techniques of Amaroli Mudra Drink the first urine of the day, which is the urine that has accumulated in the bladder overnight. Catch the urine mid-stream in a clean container. Drink the urine without holding the breath or breathing thr...
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