Gorakhnath and the Kanphata Yogis Motilal Banarsidass He meditated through the night

He meditated through the night

The ceremonies were described and depicted in explicit detail because of their intrinsic cultural value

vital fluids whose proportions in the human body determine its health and temperament

as in Japan alone the whole of Buddhism is preserved

"-Free Press Journal

Gorakhnath and the Kanphata Yogis Motilal Banarsidass He meditated through the nightThe cult of the Kanphata Yogis is a definite unit within Hinduism, and its study is essential for understanding this phase of the religious life of India. In analysing the different aspects of this cult the author has drawn upon various sources, such as the legends, folklore and the formulated texts of this sect. The book is divided into three sections. The first two sections comprising chapters 1 13 deal with the cult and history of this sect. The