Q. 148: Gurudev, How important is prana (life force energy)? Of course, it gives life. How does one improve one’s prana?

 

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:

Prana is present in everything. In fact, we are floating in an ocean of prana. When the unit of expression varies, it makes a difference.
Stones have got one unit of prana.
Water has got two units of prana. Fire has got three units of prana.
Air has got four units of prana.
Plants have got five units of prana.
Animals have got six units of prana.
Human beings are capable of holding from seven to 16 units of prana.

The expression of prana is the whole universe. When prana is lower than, that’s when you feel depressed. When prana goes further low, then you feel suicidal. When prana is normal, you feel normal. 

When prana is higher, you feel enthusiastic. When prana is very high, you feel energetic and blissful. That is why, when people are depressed, or feeling low just giving counselling doesn’t work, what needs to be done is to raise the level of prana. 

When prana is high there is joy, vibrancy and understanding. When prana is low, the mind starts complaining and then depression, lethargy, suicidal tendencies arise. All is play and display of prana. 

Now how do we increase prana? This is where meditation, practices, Satsang, yoga, Satvic diet etc all come into play.

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