Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 100
The Account of the Lalitā Hymn, the Protective Armor
Kavaca), and the Thousand Names (Sahasranāma
प्राणापाना समाना च व्यानोदाना च कीर्तिता । नागा कूर्मा तच कृकला देवदत्ता धनञ्जया ॥ १०० ॥
prāṇāpānā samānā ca vyānodānā ca kīrtitā | nāgā kūrmā taca kṛkalā devadattā dhanañjayā || 100 ||
প্ৰাণ, অপান, সমান, ব্যান আৰু উদান—এই পাঁচটা মুখ্য প্ৰাণবায়ু বুলি ঘোষিত। তদ্ৰূপ নাগ, কূৰ্ম, কৃকল, দেবদত্ত আৰু ধনঞ্জয়—এই পাঁচটা উপপ্ৰাণ বুলিও কথিত।
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in a Vedanga/technical exposition)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It systematizes the vāyu (life-force) doctrine—five principal prāṇas and five subsidiary prāṇas—showing that mastery and understanding of inner vitality is foundational for disciplined sādhana, mantra, and higher knowledge.
By clarifying how the life-breath functions, it supports steadiness in japa, kīrtana, and worship; regulated prāṇa stabilizes mind and senses, making devotion to the Lord more continuous and attentive.
A technical, śāstric classification of prāṇa-vāyus used in yogic discipline and in supporting correct mantra practice (śikṣā—breath/phonetics and regulated recitation), aligning bodily function with ritual and study.