Pingala

English

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.

Etymology

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

Proper noun

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

• Pingali

References

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

Anagrams

• Paglian, paginal