The importance of the Life Force (Prana)
Prana = Life Force (The Spirit) (Chaitanya): (The main deity of the SIDDHA YOGA):
Generally the word Prana (Life Force) is used for breath; but according to the science of yoga it is that force which controls breath. It is the Force of life itself, so we call it Life Force i.e. Jiwan Shakti = Life-energy.Life Force (Prana) holds the key position because the suppression of Life Force (Prana) automatically suppresses the mind; therefore it is said that Life Force (Prana) is superior to all for it controls each and every activity of the body and the mind.
The Life Force (Pran) coupled with the will of the Spiritual master is the main deity in the practice of the SIDDHA YOGA. The worship of this Deity means efforts being made to please and to obtain the grace of the Spiritual master. To obtain the grace of this Deity, the importance of the Life Force (Prana) should be understood thoroughly.
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