Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 37
Raivata and Cākṣuṣa Manvantaras; Brahmā’s Prayers at Śvetadvīpa
Prelude to Samudra-manthana
प्राणादभूद् यस्य चराचराणां प्राण: सहो बलमोजश्च वायु: । अन्वास्म सम्राजमिवानुगा वयं प्रसीदतां न: स महाविभूति: ॥ ३७ ॥
prāṇād abhūd yasya carācarāṇāṁ prāṇaḥ saho balam ojaś ca vāyuḥ anvāsma samrājam ivānugā vayaṁ prasīdatāṁ naḥ sa mahā-vibhūtiḥ
Ang hangin (Vāyu) ang nagbibigay-buhay, tapang, lakas, at sigla sa lahat ng nilalang na gumagalaw at di-gumagalaw. Ang lakas-buhay ng hangin ay nagmumula sa unang Prāṇa ng Kataas-taasang Panginoon. Lahat kami’y sumusunod sa hangin para sa buhay, gaya ng mga lingkod na sumusunod sa emperador. Nawa’y malugod sa amin ang Panginoon.
FAQs
This verse states that prana, along with endurance, strength, vigor, and even the vital air (vayu), ultimately arises from the Supreme Lord, who is the life of all beings.
Facing danger and seeking protection, the demigods approached Vishnu, acknowledging Him as the ultimate support of their power and life, and begged for His mercy and favor.
Remembering that vitality and capacity come from the Divine encourages humility, steadiness under stress, and prayerful reliance rather than pride in one’s own power.