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“Prana, according to the Vedanta, is the principle of life. It is like ether, an omnipresent principle; and all motion, either in the body or anywhere else, is the work of this Prana. It is greater than Akasha, and through it everything lives. Prana is in the mother, in the father, in the sister…” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“Prana, according to the Vedanta, is the principle of life. It is like ether, an omnipresent principle; and all motion, either in the body or anywhere else, is the work of this Prana. It is greater than Akasha, and through it everything lives. Prana is in the mother, in the father, in the sister, in the teacher, Prana is the knower.”

Swami Vivekananda

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Source Lecture: Vedanta on Prana, 1895

Prana is the life principle, omnipresent, greater than Akasha, sustaining all motion.

In simple terms: Prana is the universal life force.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate awareness of Prana’s presence.

Themes

spirituality energy philosophy

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • health
  • education
  • daily living

Key Concepts

Vedanta life force theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you sense Prana?
  • What practices enhance its flow?
A Different Perspective

Concept may be abstract for modern science.

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