When the inner winds race to a specific part of the body and gather there, even momentarily, to perform a necessary bodily function, we identify them as one of the five primary winds.

The first of these, the “pervasive” wind, covers the entire body, governing the flow of all other winds to whatever place they are needed. The “life” wind maintains life itself and also the passage of breath. The “downward-clearing” wind ensures the elimination of feces and urine.

The “upward-running” wind mentioned here relates to eating and speaking, also assisting the upward movement of any other wind. When with knowledge of seeds we gain mastery over this wind, we can move quickly—even over obstacles like lakes or thick brush—if someone needs help. In our final evolution, we pass through planets and galaxies at the speed of thought—the speed of a seed ripening.

The final primary wind “resides together” with both digestive fire and mystic fire near the navel. On the first level, it distills nutrients from food and distributes them throughout the body. On the second level, it triggers a downward flow of the radiant nectar from the tip of the head, engendering knowledge, bliss, and our angelic transformation.