Brahma Granthi in spiritual terms means the knot of ignorance. Granthi in Sanskrit means is a gland or a knot. Brahma is the God of creation. In Katha Upanishad (II.2.15) and Mundaka Upanishad (II.2.8), it is called hridaya granthi (knot in the heart), and it is said that, “realization of the Supreme Reality cuts the knot of ignorance in the heart.” The word heart here means buddhi (intellect), which is the abode of ignorance as well as knowledge. In Hatha Yoga three knots of ignorance are recognized, namely Brahma Granthi (the knot of Brahma), Vishnu Granthi (the knot of Vishnu) and Rudra Granthi (the knot of Shiva). They are situated, respectively, in the three energy centers (called lotuses) at the heart (called Anahata chakra), thorat (called Vishuddhi Chakra) and eyebrows (called ajna chakra). These energy centers and knots are closed in all ignorant beings. They are opened by a rigorous practice of breath control, i.e, pranayama. As described in Hatha Yoga Prad