Gheraṇḍa presents himself as teacher and establishes the lineage of his teaching. Ghaṭastha yoga — the yoga of the vessel or pot — is the central metaphor of this text. The human body is like a ghaṭa (clay pot), a receptacle containing the nectar of immortality, the amṛta.

The attribution to Svayambhū (the self-born, Brahmā) connects this teaching to the most ancient Vedic tradition, granting it authority. It is not a human invention but revealed knowledge flowing from the very origin of creation.

The term “son” (vatsa) conveys affection and pedagogical responsibility. Gheraṇḍa does not merely transmit information; he assumes the role of the guide who cares for the disciple’s development.