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 và Udāna được tuyên xưng là năm luồng sinh khí chính. Cũng vậy, Nāga, Kūrma, Kṛkala, Devadatta và Dhanañjaya được nói đến như năm luồng sinh khí phụ.
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.