Ghata Avastha (vessel stage)
Ghata avastha (vessel stage) – Vishnu granthi is pierced the greatest bliss is revealed. Then from that emptiness the sound of the kettledrum appears.
Dvitiyayam ghatikrtya vayurbhavati madhyaghah /
Drdhasano bhaved yogi jnani devasamas tada//
In the second stage, when ghata is reached, the Shakti moves into the middle nadi. Being remain in his asana the wise Hatha Yogi is comparable to a divine being. (Chapter -4, Verse 72).
Vishnughranthes tato bhedat paramanandasuchakah /
Atisunye vimardas cha bherisabdas tada bhavet//
When the Vishnu granthi is pierced the greatest bliss is revealed. Then from that emptiness the sound of the kettledrum appears. (Chapter -4, Verse 73).