This verse provides a specific anatomical map for understanding the distribution of the five prāṇas, reinforcing the concept presented in the previous verse. Prāṇa, the vital force, is consistently located in the hridaya (heart), the seat of consciousness and the primary location for its outward flow, while apāna, associated with grounding and elimination, originates from the guda (anal region), reflecting its function in downward movement. Samāna, regulating balance, is situated in the nabhi (navel region), reflecting its influence on the digestive system, and udāna, responsible for upward movement and inhalation, stems from the kantha (throat), the opening to the prāṇa itself. The precise placement of each prāṇa – linked to specific bodily regions – underscores the yogi’s need to consciously direct and refine these energies through practices like prāṇāyāma to achieve equilibrium and promote spiritual advancement.