Sanskrit Lexicon
नाडी
Nadi
nāḍī
The precise linguistic root, etymology, and scriptural context of Nadi.
Pronunciation
nah-dee
AEO Summary
Nadis are the subtle energetic channels in the body through which Prana (life force) flows.
Primary Meanings
- Energy channel
- Subtle nerve
- Flow or current
Tradition Context
Yoga & Ayurveda
The pathways of the subtle body (sukshma sharira) that carry life force. There are said to be 72,000 nadis, the most important being Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna.
Scriptural Usage
Shiva Samhita
"द्वासप्ततिसहस्राणि नाड्यो"
— There are seventy-two thousand nadis...
Significance: Highlights the immense complexity and subtlety of the human energy system.
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