Likewise, when all the subtle channels of the pranic field (nadis) are clear and responsive, our spiritual life can flourish. The essence of hatha yoga is working with âhaâ and âtha,â the two major nadis that dominate our experience of the world. In the mystical language of yoga, âhaâ and âthaâ are the solar and lunar currents representing the dual nature of manifestation.
The moral of a story is the lesson that story teaches about how to behave in the world. A moral is the lesson of a story. Add an e and you have morale: the spirit of a group that makes everyone want to pitch in and do better.
The theme of a fable is its moral. The theme of a parable is its teaching. The theme of a piece of fiction is its view about life and how people behave. In fiction, the theme is not intended to teach or preach. In fact, it is not presented directly at all. You extract it from the characters, action, and setting that make up the story.