Prashna Upanishad 2.13

The Primacy of PranaAtharva Veda

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प्राणस्येदं वशे सर्वं त्रिदिवे यत्प्रतिष्ठितम्। मातेव पुत्रान्रक्षस्व श्रीश्च प्रज्ञां च विधेहि न इति॥

prāṇasyedaṃ vaśe sarvaṃ tridive yatpratiṣṭhitam | māteva putrānrakṣasva śrīśca prajñāṃ ca vidhehi na iti ||

""All this is in the power of Prana, as well as what is established in the three heavens. Protect us as a mother protects her children. Grant us prosperity and wisdom.""

What This Means:

Everything on earth and in heaven is under Prana's control. The hymn ends with a prayer: Protect us like a mother, give us wealth and wisdom.

Going Deeper:

The maternal aspect of Prana is invoked - protective, nourishing, wisdom-bestowing. Prana is asked for both material and spiritual gifts.

How To Apply This:

Ask not only for protection but also for wisdom. Prana can grant both prosperity and spiritual insight.

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