अथ हैनं कौशल्यश्चाश्वलायनः पप्रच्छ।
भगवन् कुत एष प्राणो जायते कथमायात्यस्मिञ्शरीर आत्मानं वा प्रविभज्य कथं प्रतिष्ठते केनोत्क्रमते कथं बह्यमभिधते कथमध्यात्ममिति ॥
Then Kauśalya Āśvalāyana approached and asked:
“Revered Sir, from where is this Prāṇa born? How does it enter this body? How, having divided itself, does it become established within it? By what does it depart? How does it sustain and govern what is outside? And how does it function within the individual being?”
Read Full Scripture
Install the Krishjan app to read the complete Prashna with all chapters, verses, translations, and explanations. The app provides structured chapters, smooth navigation, and the ability to read scriptures offline.
All Chapters
Access all 18 chapters and every verse of the Prashna in one place.
Clear Translation
Understand each verse with clear Hindi and English translations.
Read Offline
Read scriptures anytime even without an internet connection.