Prashna Upanishad 2.12

The Primacy of PranaAtharva Veda

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Prashna Upanishad 2.12
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या ते तनूर्वाचि प्रतिष्ठिता या श्रोत्रे या च चक्षुषि। या च मनसि सन्तता शिवां तां कुरु मोत्क्रमीः॥

yā te tanūrvāci pratiṣṭhitā yā śrotre yā ca cakṣuṣi | yā ca manasi santatā śivāṃ tāṃ kuru motkramīḥ ||

""That form of yours which is established in speech, in hearing, in seeing, and which pervades the mind - make it auspicious. Do not depart!""

What This Means:

The hymn pleads: Prana, you who dwell in my speech, hearing, seeing, and mind - be gracious and do not leave me!

Going Deeper:

This is a prayer for life. Prana pervading all faculties is asked to remain auspicious and not withdraw (which would mean death).

How To Apply This:

Honor your senses and mind as homes of Prana. Keep them pure so Prana remains auspicious.

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