prana

Definition

Respiration, breathing, seen as a life principle or life force.

Etymology

From Sanskrit प्राण (prāṇa, “breath; life”).

Example Sentences

• "He it is who sends the (in-coming) Prana (life-breath) upward and throws the (out-going) breath downward."
• "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."