The five pranas and the mind

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,
Radhekrishna to all!

In this article we will conclude our explanation on the concept of Prana. Let us look at the last sub topic i.e. link between the Pranas and the Mind.

Prana and the Mind

The mind also has its energy and Prana. This is derived from food, breath and impressions externally.

1. Prana governs the intake of sensory impressions.
2. Samana governs mental digestion.
3. Vyana governs mental circulation.
4. Apana governs the elimination of toxic ideas and negative emotions.
5. Udana governs positive mental energy, strength and enthusiasm.
   
   On a psychological level, Prana governs our receptivity to positive sources of nourishment, feeling and knowledge through the mind and senses. When deranged it causes wrong desire and insatiable craving. We become misguided, misdirected and generally out of balance.
   
   Apana on a psychological level governs our ability to eliminate negative thoughts and emotions. When deranged it causes depression and we get clogged up with undigested experience that weighs us down in life, making us fearful, suppressed and weak.
   
   Samana Vayu gives us nourishment, contentment and balance in the mind. When deranged it brings about attachment and greed. We cling to things and become possessive in our behavior.
   
   Vyana Vayu gives us free movement and independence in the mind. When deranged it causes isolation, hatred, and alienation. We are unable to unite with others or remain connected in what we do.
   
   Udana gives us joy and enthusiasm and helps awaken our higher spiritual and creative potentials. When deranged it causes pride and arrogance. We become ungrounded, trying to go to high and lose track of our roots.
   
   Coming to the second section of our article in this post, the herb we will tell you about is called Nigand Babri (Hindi).

1. It is a variety of the Holy Basil (Tulasi)

2. It is a wild plant that grows in the rainy season

3. It has blood purifying qualities

4. It is also used for curing ringworm, scabies, leucoderma and even leprosy.

….concluded

Sarvam Guruvaarpanam