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'''Nāḍī''' (devanāgarī: नाडी) is a [[Sanskrit]] term meaning "vein", "nerve" or "tube". | '''Nāḍī''' (devanāgarī: नाडी) is a [[Sanskrit]] term meaning "vein", "nerve" or "tube". In traditional Indian medicine the ''nadis'' are the channels through which the life-force known as [[prana]] and other energies flow. They connect at special points of intensity called [[chakras]]. Amongst these nadis, three are of the utmost importance: ''suṣumṇā'', ''ida'', and ''piṅgala''. | ||
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Nāḍī (devanāgarī: नाडी) is a Sanskrit term meaning "vein", "nerve" or "tube". In traditional Indian medicine the nadis are the channels through which the life-force known as prana and other energies flow. They connect at special points of intensity called chakras. Amongst these nadis, three are of the utmost importance: suṣumṇā, ida, and piṅgala.
[Category:Sanskrit terms]]