CHAKRASTHE VIBRATION CENTERS OF THE HUMAN BODY

Dr. Shamanthakamani NarendranMD (Pead), PhD (Yoga Science)

There are crucial points of energy that we use, whether consciously or unconsciously, to affect reality and allow us to fully experience and realize events that unfold before us.

These focal points are called Chakras. Chakras are located in important parts of your

body such as your head or heart. Any organs within the area of these Chakras

are used to control the entire body and mind activities.

There are seven Chakras in the human body, which are located along the spinal cord of a human being and they have unique attributes and characteristics.

Mooldhara, Swadhistana, Manipura, Anahata, Vishuddha, Ajna, and Sahasrara.

Each Chakra influences a different endocrine gland and nerve plexus, and correlates to different energy bodies and higher realms.

The main task of Chakras are absorb and distributing Prana (Life Force) to our physical bodies. When the Kundalini adds with the Prana, the Chakras become rapid, and insights of the Higher World become conscious.

To get the peak Spiritual Potential the great mass of Kundalini energy locked in the Root Chakra must be released, to travel through all Chakras up to the Crown Chakra.

1. The Muladhara Chakra or Four Petal Lotus: it is situated at the base of the spine. The chakra controls our PHYSICAL energies. It is the root chakra that helps us in our everyday survival.

2. The Swadhisthana Chakra or Six Petal Lotus: it is located just below the navel; second chakra rules our emotional energies.

3. The Manipura Chakra, Ten Petal Lotus: it positioned at the solar plexus and it controls our ASTRAL energies. It is chakra of willpower and our connection to dream world.

4. The Anahata or Heart Chakra or Twelve Petal Lotus: it is located at the heart and it controls our MENTAL energies. It is a chakra of Love and Compassion, the posture of the Dharmakaya or Buddha-nature.

5. The Vishuddha Chakra or Sixteen Petal Lotus: it is situated at the throat and it rules our SPIRITUAL energies. It is a chakra of Creativity and Expression.

6. The Ajna Chakra or Ninety-six Petal Lotus: It is sited in between the eyes in the center of the forehead, the area is known as called ‘Third Eye’. The Ajna chakra controls our COSMIC body. It is a chakra of perception and Higher Knowledge.

7. The Sahasrara Chakra or Thousand Petal Lotus: It is positioned at the crown of the head and it rules our Nirvanic body, it is a chakra of the Highest Spiritual Consciousness, the center of Samadhi.

MULADHARA CHAKRA Muladhara: 1st chakra

or Lotus Tattva: Differentiating

faculty 56 rays: Relate to the

earth Brahma: Creative force Gandha: Smell Four Lotus Petals: Four

concerns of the world Color of the Petals:

Red of blood, life itself Letters on Petals:

VAM-SAM-SAM-SAM

Circle: Completeness or perfection.

Yantra: Square – Symbol of the earth

Arrows: Directions Yoni: Triangle -

Symbol of the female sex

Svyambhu – Linga: Symbol of the male sex Citkala – Crescent Moon: Symbol of the Divine Source of all Energy

3½ coils: Energy expressed in three different ways Airvata – Elephant of Indra: White with seven trunks Sabda – Sound: Represents speech, the means of self-

expression and communication Bija – Seed sound: LAM LAM: The Bija or seed sound of the First Chakra Pingala: Nadi on the right side of the body IDA: Nadi on the left side of the body Susumna: Main Nadi in the very center of the spine Citrini: Three in one, inside Susumna God: Child Brahma – Male aspect of Energy unmanifest Goddess: Dakini – Female aspect of Energy manifest

SVADHISTHANA CHAKRA Svadhisthana: 2nd chakra or

Lotus Tattva: Differentiating faculty 52 rays: Relate to the water Rasa - Taste: Controls sense 6 lotus petals: Lotus is sacred Color of the Petals: Vermilion –

indicates impulses, imagination, ideas, which are stimulating to the mind

Letters on Petals: BAM-BHAM-MAM-YAM-RAM-LAM. Language increases

LOTUS within the Lotus: Called the Kunda flower

Ambhoja Mandala – Crescent Moon: Luminous, white cool, negative (receptive, inactive), representing water

Makara: Looks like combination of alligator and fish.

Bija – Seed Sound: VAM Pingala: Nadi on the right side of

the body Citrini: 3 in 1 (sattva, rajas,

tamas). Body, mind, speech God: Vishnu – Male aspect of Energy unmanifest. Brahma

with Vanamala (Hari Vishnu) Goddess: Sakti Rakini – Female aspect of Energy manifest

MANIPURA CHAKRA Manipura: 3rd chakra or

Lotus Tattva: Differentiating

faculty 62 rays: Relate to fire Agni – Sight (emotions):

Controls sense 10 lotus petals: Lotus is

sacred Color of the Petals: Heavy

rain clouds. Clouds prevent seeing clearly

Letters on Petals: DAM-DHAM-NAM-TAM-THAM-DAM-DHAM-NAM-PAM-PHAM

Agni Mandala: Triangle, pointing down, with swastika marks on the 3 sides, which block clear sight.

Bija: RAM Susumna: Central

channel of the spine God: Vishnu – Preserver

of life (Rudhra) Goddess: Lakini

(Lakshmi)

ANAHATA CHAKRA Anahata: 4th chakra or Heart

Lotus (Celestial Wishing Tree) Tattva: Differentiating faculty 54 rays: Relate to the air (vayu) Sparsa – Touch (feeling): Abode

of Mercy (spiritual experiences) 12 lotus petals: Lotus is sacred Color of the Petals: Vermilion Letters on Petals: KAM-KHAM-

GAM-GHAM-NAM-CAM-CHAM-JAM-JHAM-NAM-TAM-THAM

Satkona – 2 triangles: 1 pointing up and 1 pointing down. 1 pointing up symbolizes the aspirant’s rise to the greater Power

Antelope: Black – similar to deer – very shy, fast, graceful-moving animal

Bija – seed sound: YAM God: Isa. Hamsa, swan, also

the sun Goddess: Kakini –

Intelligence on this level is symbolized by the goddess Kakini, also on a black antelope

VISUDDHA CHAKRA Visuddha: 5th chakra or Lotus Tattva: Differentiating faculty 72 rays: Relate to ether (akasa) Hearing: Visuddha Chakra controls

this sense 16 lotus petals: Lotus is sacred Color of the Petals: Smoky Purple Letters on Petals: A-AA-I-II-U-UU-

RR-R-L-LL-E-AI-O-AU-AM-AH Akasamandala: Circle – Ethereal

region and gateway of Liberation

Airavata: Elephant – as white as snow

Bija – Seed sound: HAM (Mantra of Ambara, the bija of ether)

God: Sadasiva Goddess: Gauri

(Eternal)

AJNA CHAKRA

Visuddha: 6th chakra or Lotus Tattva: Differentiating faculty 64 rays: Relate to mind, ether (akasa) Dhyana - Meditation: Expressed at the Ajna Chakra

2 lotus petals: Lotus is sacred

Color of the Petals: White

Letters on Petals: KSAM-HAM

Circle: Perfection at its highest level

Triangle: Golden Quarter Moon: Vortex of Energy. Consciousness manifests

most subtly Bija – Seed Sound: OM (Pranava). Mahanada. Supreme

sound

Bindu: Golden dot. Essence of Energy Presiding Deity: Paramasiva (Sambhu). Siva in His highest

aspect God/Goddess: Sakti Hakini – Intelligence on this level is

symbolized in unity

INDU OR BUDDHI CHAKRA (MIDDLE FOREHEAD) CENTRE

NIRWANA CHAKRA (CROWN CENTRE)

GURU CHAKRA

SAHASRARA CHAKRA Sahasrara: 7th chakra or Lotus Position: in void-region, as the

upper part of the guru chakra 1000 lotus petals: Lotus is sacred Location: crown of the head Color of the Petals: white, red,

yellow, golden, changing colours of white, red, yellow, black and green

Deals with: intuitive knowing, connection to spirituality, duality, emotional feelings, integration of the whole, conscious awareness

Governs: top center of the head and midline above the ears, brain, nervous system, pineal gland

Element: thought Sense: empathy, unity Mantra: silence Related Gemstones: Amber, Diamond, Moldavite Related Essential Oils: Blilbanum or Lotus Physical Dysfunctions: chronic exhaustion, sensitivity to light

and sound Psychological and Emotional Issues: lack of purpose, loss of

identity, disbelief in any spiritual realities, trust, selflessness, apathy, devotion, inspiration, values, ethics, sense of fear, materialism

Balanced Seventh Chakra: feeling at one with the universe, open-minded, intelligent, thoughtful, understand and learn information more easily

Postures that Balance Seventh Chakra: Balancing poses that bring awareness to the body and the consciousness like Tree and Eagle, also sitting in Yoga Mudra

MEDITATION TECHNIQUES Any technique that creates awareness along with relaxation is the right

method. The technique is varied from person to person and one has to locate a suitable method for self.

Different cultures have different mediation techniques, but one thing is certain - meditation is universal. The different techniques are suited to different personality types. While some techniques are concentrative, involving focusing, other techniques are expansive such as 'Vipassana' meditation which allows for the free flow of thoughts and their observation. There are several types of meditation techniques in Hinduism. Amongst some of the mediation methods include:

Hatha yoga Bhakti Yoga Raja Yoga Chakras Meditation Vipassana Meditation Mantra Meditation (or) Japa Yoga

May you glow in Light with

Chakras!!!