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Spiritual
Aspects of the Pranas |
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Pranas have many special actions in Yogic practices. On a spiritual
level, Samana Vayu governs the space within the heart (antar hridyakasha)
in which the true Self, the Atman dwells as a fire with seven flames,
governs the central internal space or antariksha. Samana regulates
Agni with fuel, which must burn evenly. Without the peace and balance
of Samana we cannot return to the core of our being or concentrate
the mind.
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Vyana
governs the movement of Prana through the Nadis, keeping them
open, clear, clean and even in their functioning. Apana protects
us from negative astral influences and false teachers.
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Prana itself gives us the proper aspiration for our spiritual development.
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Udana
governs our growth in consciousness and takes the mind into the
state of sleep and into the after death realms.Udana also governs
the movement up the shushumna.
The mind moves with Udana Vayu. This takes us to the states of dream
and deep sleep. After death it leads the soul to the astral and
causal planes. Udana is often the most important Prana for spiritual
growth.
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we practice Yoga the subtle aspects of these Pranas begin to awaken.
This may cause various unusual movements of energy in body and mind,
including the occurrence of various spontaneous movements or kriyas.
We may feel new expanses of energy (subtle Vyana), great peace (subtle
Samana), a sense of lightness or levitation (subtle Udana), deep
groundedness and stability (subtle Apana), or just heightened vitality
and sensitivity (subtle Prana).
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What
makes Pranic healing stand apart from other alternative medical
practices? It is faster and more effective. It is non-invasive and
does not require physical contact with the patient. The use of Colour
pranas at the advanced levels is unique; its techniques are more
scientific.
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In
our age of skepticism, has it been tough to find global acceptance?
The closed-mindedness of people has been a major obstacle. Where
people are willing to learn new things, pranic healing was easier
to teach and propagate. Evolution is inexorable and continuous.
There will be not just one but most likely several more major shifts
in consciousness, over the years. Greater awareness of energy healing
systems is one such sign.
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