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76 RAJA YOGAinto the superconscious stiate of perception, it begins to actfrom there and experience higher facts and higher knowledge.Such is the ultimate object of Yoga. The controlof the vibratoryPrana, means to a Yogin, the kindting of the fire of SupremeKnowledge, the realisation of the Self.6. Prana and BreathThat which travels in the nerves of the physical body isgross Prana. Thatwhich moves in astraltubes orYoga Nadis ofthe astral body is subtle Prana or psychic Prana. Breath is anexternal effect or manifestation of gross Prana. There is intimateconnection or close relationship between the gross Pranaand subtle Prana. Othenrvise Hatha Yoga is impossible. Just asthe stoppage of the fly-wheel of an engine brings about thestoppage of all other wheels in a factory so also, the control orstoppage of the external breath leads to the efficient stoppageor control of the whole gross and subtle Prana of the physicaland mental factories. Hence Pranayama exercises are practised.!f mind and Prana cease to exist, then thought will notarise in any way. Both these are one only, like the flower and itsodour or a sesamum seed and the oil in it. Prana and mindstand to one another in the relationship of the supporter and thesupported. lf either of them is slain, then the other also willcease to exist. The destruction of both will confer Moksha onall. "The function of mind belongs to Prana; from Prana or lifeproceeds all" (Chhandogya Upanishad V: 14 & 15). !f Prana departsfrom the body, allfunctions of organs cease immediately.7. Pranayama Exercises@external,qF@fr{qqq, I r-50$TEIiR internal, kfFT restraint or holding process,Eft, manifestation, ?{t place, .5lc,T time, {iqr number,rrkgu' rLgutated, ff tong, ($I subtle.Pranayama is of long duration or subtle according to the externaland internal restraint or holding process regulated byplace, time and number.