Rod
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Sep 1, 2004, 10:52 PM
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How did pranayama originate?
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the Hathayoga-pradipika (II.39) says,
``All the gods including Lord Brahma became devoted to the practice of pranayama because they were afraid of death. We the mortals should follow the same path and control the breath."
It may be that the origin of pranayama, as is clear from the above references, was influenced by the idea of conquering death through the control of breath. But later on many other advantages must also have come to light. We shall have occasion to consider them at a later stage.
the Bhagavadgita:
``Just as one throws away old clothes and takes new ones, so, too, the soul, i.e., the dweller in the body, leaves old bodies and enters into new ones." (Gita: II.29)
"Whosoever is born is sure to die, and one who dies is sure to be born again. This cycle is unavoidable. Hence it is no use being unhappy about it." (Gita: Il.27)
Namaste,
Rod
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