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 ||
இவ்வாறு பிராணன்-அபானன் முறையாகக் கட்டுப்படுத்தப்பட்ட உடலுடையோரில் உள்ளக அக்கினி எப்போதும் எரிகிறது—பாத்திரத்தில் முறையாக நிறுவப்பட்ட யாகஅக்கினி போல।
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.