Prana is implicate to matter but explicate to mind; mind is implicate to prana but explicate to soul; soul is implicate to mind but explicate to spirit; and the spirit is the source and suchness of the entire sequence.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes a hierarchical sequence from matter to spirit.
- In plain terms
- Matter leads to mind which leads to soul and finally spirit.
- What can you take from it?
- Spirit is the source of the entire sequence of existence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the source of your existence?
- How do matter and spirit relate?
Another view
This hierarchy is not universally accepted across philosophies.
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