Prana
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹɑːnə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prana is a noun meaning (Hinduism, yoga) Respiration, breathing, seen as a life principle or life force.
Meaning
(Hinduism, yoga) Respiration, breathing, seen as a life principle or life force.
Example Sentences
He who knows Aditi, who rises with Prana (the Life Principle), existent in all the Devas.
May my limbs, speech, Prana (life-force), sight, hearing, strength and all my senses, gain in vigor.
He it is who sends the (in-coming) Prana (life-breath) upward and throws the (out-going) breath downward.
Word Forms
- pranas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pradhana, vijnana, spirit, spiration, guna, jiva.
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