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 ||
Прāṇa, Апāна, Самāна, Вйāна и Удāна провозглашаются пятью главными жизненными ветрами. Также Нāга, Кӯрма и Кṛкала, а равно Девадатта и Дхананджая, называются пятью вспомогательными ветрами.
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.