Pingala

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English

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A simplified view of the subtle body of Indian philosophy, showing the three major nadis or channels, the Ida (B), Sushumna (C), and Pingala (D), which run vertically in the body.
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Etymology

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From Sanskrit पिङ्गल (piṅgala, reddish-brown, tawny, yellow, gold-coloured).

Proper noun

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Pingala

  1. One of the channels through which, in traditional Indian medicine, the energies or prana of the physical body, are said to flow..
  2. An attendant of Surya.

See also

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References

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  1. Puranic Encyclopedia: a comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature, Vettam Mani, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975, p. 589.

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