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Prana, life and Soul
The nature of prāṇa, jīva, and the body is examined. The physical body is a temporary instrument, yet necessary for any spiritual practice. Medical science searches within the body but cannot locate the soul. Prāṇa is the vital life force; if prāṇa is present, life is present. The soul is distinct yet closely connected to this prāṇa. Various stories illustrate the mysterious relationship between the physical form and the conscious principle. One must inquire into which of the five sheaths—Annamaya, Prāṇamaya, Manomaya, Vijñānamaya, or Ānandamaya—one is truly cultivating. The ultimate aim is to transcend identification with the temporary layers to realize the true self.
"Prāṇa is like a soul. Prāṇa is life."
"The ātmā is different, but prāṇa and ātmā are very one, very close."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
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The text contains hyperlinks in bold to three authoritative books on yoga, written by humans, to clarify the context of the lecture:
- Yoga in Daily Life - The System
Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Ibera Verlag, Vienna, 2000. ISBN 978-3-85052-000-3 - The Hidden Power in Humans - Chakras and Kundalini
Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Ibera Verlag, Vienna, 2004. ISBN 978-3-85052-197-0 - Lila Amrit - The Divine Life of Sri Mahaprabhuji
Paramhans Swami Madhavananda. Int. Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram Fellowship, Vienna, 1998. ISBN 3-85052-104-4
