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Pingala
पिंगला“Tawny or reddish-brown; a name for the goddess Durga.”
Pingala is a significant term in Sanskrit, often referring to a reddish-brown color. In yogic physiology, it denotes the solar energy channel (Nadi) that flows on the right side of the human body, balancing the lunar Ida Nadi. It is also mentioned in ancient texts as a name for the goddess Durga and figures in the Vedic traditions as a sage.
Pingala in Indian languages
Pythagorean numerology 33 · The Nurturer — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as caring, responsible, loving and family-minded.
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