Prana – The Primordial Life Energy

प्राणस्येदं वशे सर्वं त्रिदिवे यत् प्रतिष्ठितम् ।
मातेव पुत्रान् रक्षस्व श्रीश्च प्रज्ञां च विधेहि न इति ॥ २.१३॥

praansyedam bashay sarvam tridibay yat pratisthatam maate ba putraan rakhyaswa
shreeshcha pragyancha bidayhina iti

(Prashno Upanisad Verse 2.29.13)

General Meaning:

Whatever is there in the three worlds, is under the control of Prana, the primordial life energy. O’ Prana, Please nourish us and maintain us as the mother nourishes, maintains, and protects her children. Please bless us with prosperity and wisdom and spirituality.