In Sanskrit, "Idā" (इडा) carries multiple meanings
including the goddess of speech, one of the primary energy
channels (nāḍīs) in yoga, ritual libations, and concepts
related to the earth, nourishment, and refreshment.
Linguistic and Grammatical Meaning
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Mythological and Vedic Significance
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Yogic and Tantric Usage
- In yoga and kuṇḍalinī theory, Idā Nādī is one of the three principal
- energy channels along the spine, running along the left side from
- the Mūlādhāra to the left nostril.
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Other Contexts
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Summary
The Sanskrit word Idā is rich in meaning and usage:
- As a divine figure: Goddess of speech and ritual offerings,
- associated with Ilā.
- As a yogic concept: Left-side nāḍī carrying calming prāṇa.
- As a common noun: Liberty to mean speech, blessing, refreshment,
- libation, or earth.
- As an adverb: Temporal marker, “now” or “at this moment.”
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