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Hṛd-dhauti

From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia

By Swami Harshananda

Hṛd-dhauti literally means ‘cleansing of the throat’ which must be practiced under the direct guidance of experts. It is of three kinds:

  1. Daṇḍadhauti - It is the processes of cleansing the throat passage and oesophagus by using a stick, plantain stalk
  2. Vamana - It is the processes of cleansing the throat passage and oesophagus by vomiting
  3. Vastra - It is the processes of cleansing the throat passage and oesophagus by swallowing a thin strip of cloth

Significance of Haṭhayoga[edit]

Haṭhayoga is one of the most important branches of yoga. It mainly cleanses and strengthens the body so that it becomes fit for the practice of Rājayoga.

Classification of Dhauti[edit]

Dhauti means cleansing process. It is one of the ṣaṭkarmas or six practices recommended by Haṭhayoga. It is of four types:

  1. Antardhauti
  2. Dantadhauti
  3. Hṛd-dhauti
  4. Mulaśodhana


References[edit]

  • The Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Swami Harshananda, Ram Krishna Math, Bangalore

Contributors to this article

Deval Sancheti, Apurva Mahendra Bhangdia

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