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 ||
Prāṇa, Apāna, Samāna, Vyāna et Udāna sont déclarés être les cinq souffles vitaux principaux. De même, Nāga, Kūrma et Kṛkala, ainsi que Devadatta et Dhanañjaya, sont mentionnés comme les cinq souffles secondaires.
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.