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Meaning— One should know that the HastijihvaLiterally "Elephant's Tongue" resides in the right eye, the Pusha in the right ear, the Yashasvini in the left ear, and the Alambusha in the mouth. (39)
Meaning— One should know the Kuhu is in the genital region and the Shankhini is in the area of the anus. In this manner, the ten nadisSubtle energy channels or nerves are situated within the openings of the body. (40)
Meaning— The Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna—these three are dependent on the path of the PranaThe vital life-force or breath. These ten channels are situated in the middle of the body. (41)
Meaning— I am stating the names of the VayusVital airs or internal winds that reside within the channels: they are Prana, Apana, Samana, Udana, and Vyana. (42)
Meaning— Naga, Kurma, Krikala, Devadatta, and Dhananjaya are the five minor winds. The Prana-wind always dwells in the heart, and the Apana dwells in the region of the anus. (43)