Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 113
Sṛṣṭi-pralaya-kathana: Mahābhūta-guṇāḥ, Vṛkṣa-indriya-vādaḥ, Prāṇa-vāyu-vyavasthā
एवं सर्वेषु विहितप्राणापानेषु देहिनाम् । तस्मिन्समिध्यते नित्यमग्निः स्थाल्यामिवाहितः ॥ ११३ ॥
evaṃ sarveṣu vihitaprāṇāpāneṣu dehinām | tasminsamidhyate nityamagniḥ sthālyāmivāhitaḥ || 113 ||
Demikianlah, pada semua makhluk berjasad yang mengatur nafas masuk dan nafas keluar (prāṇa–apāna) dengan tertib, api batin sentiasa dinyalakan—laksana api yajña yang ditegakkan dengan sempurna di dalam sebuah bejana.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in Moksha-Dharma context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It teaches that disciplined regulation of prāṇa and apāna steadily awakens the inner agni—symbolizing purification, heightened awareness, and readiness for mokṣa-oriented practice.
While primarily yogic, it supports bhakti by emphasizing inner purity and steadiness; a regulated life-breath stabilizes the mind, making sustained remembrance and worship more effective.
It reflects ritual imagery (āhita/agni established like a consecrated fire) applied inwardly—linking yajña symbolism with yogic praxis rather than a specific Vedāṅga technique like Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa.