The Hindu Temple v1.c5.s7.5

v1.c5.s7.5

Prāṇa, the breath of life, immanent Breath, in man, the microcosm, is one in principle with Brahman (Śaṅkarācārya, comm. 'Brahma Sūtra', III. 2. 7). In deep sleep (suṣupti) all the faculties of knowledge, sensation and action are withdrawn in Prāṇa. Prāṇa governs and is manifest in the vital functions of breathing, etc., which are called Vāyu, vital activity. In the 'Kāmikāgama' the lines (sūtra) are measured in terms of Prāṇa and Vāyu as archetypal measures. The Breath of life, immanent Breath, in the functions of breathing, etc., is the network that holds together the 'body' of the Vāstumaṇḍala. In its duration it lies extended.