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YOGA-TATWA UPANISHAD Dhyana capable of giving the Siddhis Anima, etc., (psychical powers). One who is engaged in Nirgunna Dhyana attains the stage of Samadhi. Within 12 days at the least he attains the stages of Samadhi. Restraining his breath the wise one becomes an emancipated person. Samadhi is that state in which Jivatma flower self) and Paramatma (Higher self) are differenceless (or of equal state). If he desires to lay aside his budy, he can do so. He will become absorbed in Parabrahm and does not require Utkranti (going out or up). But if he does not so desire, and if his body is dear to him, he lives in all the worlds possessing the Siddhis of Anima, etc. Sometimes he becomes a Deva (god) and lives honored in Swarga (Devachan), or he becomes a man or an Yaksha (an elemental) through his will. He can also take the form of a lion, tiger, elephant or horse through his own will. The Yogi becoming the great Lord can live as long as he likes. There is difference only in the modes of procedure, but the result is the same.
Place the left heel on the anus, stretch the right leg and hold it firmly with both hands. Place the head on the breast and inhale the air slowly. Restrain the breath as long as you can, and then slowly breathe out. After practising it with the left foot, practise it with the right. Place the foot that was stretched before on the thigh. This is Mahabandha and should be practised on both sides. The Yogi sitting in Mahabandha and having inhaled the air with intent mind, should stop the course of Vayu (inside) by means of the throat-mudra, and occupying the two sides of the
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