Inside every human being there is a network of nerves and sensory organs that interprets the outside physical world.
At the same time, within our energy / bioplasmic body resides a subtle system of channels (nadis-Sushumna, Pingla, Ida) and energy bodies (seven chakras) which look after our physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual being.
Each of the seven chakras are constantly rotating and exhibit several spiritual qualities. These qualities are intact within us, and even though they might not always be manifest, they can never be destroyed.
When the Kundalini is activated, these qualities start manifesting spontaneously and express themselves in our life. Thus, through regular meditation, we become very dynamic, creative, confident and at the same time very humble, loving and compassionate. It is a process which starts to develop by itself when the Kundalini rises and starts to nourish our chakras.
However, sometimes our feelings and thinking are not in synchrony. As a result, some chakras are not open enough (being under-active), and to compensate, other chakras are over-active. The ideal state is where the chakras are balanced.
Disease first affect these energy bodies before manifesting in the physical body.
Location of Chakras In the Body
1. Root chakra / Muladhara chakra (Supra renal) - Element- Earth. Colour - Red. Shape-Four petal lotus.
The first chakra is situated below the sacrum bone near which resides the Kundalini energy, and its main aspect is grounding. Well developed root chakra gives us dignity, balance, and a tremendous sense of direction and purpose in life. In other words, inner wisdom, simplicity, purity, joy, abundance and creative expression, a healthy body and mind.
When this chakra is underactive, one is fearful or nervous. An overactive root chakra makes one greedy and materialistic.
Imbalance leads to depression, bodyache, body stiffness, blood and bone disorders. Connected to kidneys, bladder and spine.
Meditation Mantra –Lam.
2. Hara/Sacral chakra /Swadisthana chakra (Gonads) - Element- Water. Colour - Orange. Shape-Six petal lotus.
Center of sexual energy, feelings and emotions, creativity, pure attention and pure knowledge. It is the one which connects us to the inner source of inspiration, and enables us to experience the beauty around us. The pure knowledge given by this chakra is not mental, but it is direct perception of the Reality, that can be felt in our palms and indicates our subtle blockages. Also this is the center of pure, steady attention and power of concentration. When we think too much, this center gets drained of energy and diseases like diabetes or blood cancer can occur when this chakra goes completely out of balance.
Imbalance leads to increase urination, problems in sexual life, ladies-gynec problems. Connected to reproductive organs. On the physical level it looks after our liver, kidneys, and the lower abdomen.
Meditation Mantra –Vam.
3. Solar Plexus chakra /Nabhi /Manipura chakra (Adrenal glands)- Element- Fire. Colour – Yellow. Shape-Ten petal lotus.
Center of power and wisdom. It is the seat of all emotions and feelings. We draw feelings from the solar plexus and feel at the heart. This chakra is the one that gives us the sense of generosity, complete satisfaction and contentment. On the left side, the main quality of this center is peace - clearing this chakra can relieve stress and tensions. On the right side, it looks after our liver which is the organ of our attention and power of concentration.
When enlightened by the Kundalini, the Nabhi chakra gives us our spiritual ascent, righteousness and inner sense of morality, and complete balance at all levels in our life.
Imbalance leads to blood disorders, indigestion, acidity, gas, allergy, infection, diabetes. Connected to stomach, liver and gall bladder.
Meditation Mantra – Ram.
4. Heart chakra / Anahata chakra (Thymus gland) - Element - Air. Colour - Green. Shape- Twelve petal lotus.
Center of compassion and love. The heart chakra is the one that gives us the sense of responsibility and pure behavior towards others. All our worries, doubts and fears are destroyed when the heart chakra is fully enlightened by the Kundalini. Under active heart chakra makes one cold and distant.
Imbalance leads to asthma, various heart conditions, depression and bodyache. Connected to heart, lungs, liver and circulatory system.
Meditation Mantra –Yam / Hum.
5. Throat Chakra /Vishuddhi chakra(Thyroid gland) - Element-Sound. Colour - Blue. Shape-Sixteen petal lotus.
It is the chakra of communication , diplomacy and self expression. It removes all our guilts and remorses, tendencies to dominate others or to feel dominated by others.When over active the feelings of superiority sets in. When under active, one is introverted and shy.Feelings of superiority, inferiority and all jealousies are removed when this chakra is nourished by the Kundalini.
Imbalance leads to increase in bile and phlegm. Connected to throat and lungs.
Meditation Mantra – Ham.
6. Third Eye / Ajna/ Agnya chakra (Pituitary gland) -Element - Light. Colour - Indigo. Shape-Two petal lotus.
It is the intuition center, inner wisdom, forgiveness and compassion. Forgiveness is the power to let go of anger, hatred and resentment and to discover, in humility, the nobility and generosity of the Spirit. It is the one that dissolves all our ego, conditionings, habits, false ideas of racialism, and all our misidentifications.
Roving eyes, watching impure things, or self-centeredness damage this chakra. Watching the sky, earth or nature can help cleanse it.
Connected with Autonomous nervous system and hypothalamus.
Meditation Mantra – Aum/Om.
7. Crown Chakra / Sahastrara chakra(Pineal gland) - Element - Thought.Colour - Violet.Shape-1008 petal lotus.
This chakra is the opening to the universe - to the highest consciousness and gives experience about who you are ( soul awareness). The seed of consciousness or the blue pearl is situated here. Connects us with our spiritual self.
Connected with upper brain and right eye.
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