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WHAT ARE CHAKRAS?

Chakra, which means wheels in Sanskrit, are points of energy running along our spine. Ancient Hindus formulated that there are many of these energy
wheels, each a different color and spinning in a clockwise or anti-clock wise in direction. Interestingly enough, the spacing of chakras actually matches major
nerve or endocrine centers in the body. They can be described as harmonic oscillators of varying frequencies.
The human body has many chakras, however we will focus on the seven major chakras that are located along the center of the body.




First Chakra - MOOLADHARA
The Root chakra is located at the genitals on the front of the body, and the base of the spine, the coccyx or tailbone of the back. The center is the
sexual/genital area, the gateway of birth and the reproductive organs.

Second Chakra - SWADHISTANA
The Belly chakra is frontally located in the lower abdomen, between the root chakra and the navel. The chakra is rooted in the spinal column at the first
lumbar vertebra, and it corresponds to the ovaries in women ant spleen in men.

Third Chakra - MANIPURA
The Solar Plexus chakra is located just above the navel below the center breast bone. Its spinal location is at the eighth thoracic vertebra. This chakra
corresponds to the adrenals, pancreas, and stomach.

Fourth Chakra - ANAHATA
The Heart chakra is located between the breasts, in the center of the breastbone; at the back its location is the first thoracic vertebra between and below
the shoulder blades. This chakra corresponds with the Thymus, Heart, and Circulation.

Fifth Chakra - VISHUDDHI
The Throat chakra is located in the front at the base of the neck, at the hollow of the collarbone, with its spiral rooted in the third cervical vertebras at the
back, the spine at the base of the skull. This chakra corresponds to the Thyroid, Lungs, Ears, Nose and Throat.

Sixth Chakra - AGNYA
The Third Eye chakra is frontally just above and between the physical eyes, and at the first cervical vertebra of the spine at the back. This chakra
corresponds to the eyes and pituitary gland.

Seventh Chakra - SAHASRARA
The Crown chakra physical front and back location is at the top of the head, slightly to the back. This chakra corresponds to the pineal and pituitary gland.

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MOOLADHARA CHAKRA:


Description : This Chakra is situated near the anus. It is of Red color and has 4 petals viz. Va, Sa, Sha, Sa. It is of the form of consonant Na (its
Mantram is Na), and is of the quality of Earth (Prudhvi Tatwam, Prudhvi Nilayam). It has four corners. Here Adhara Lingam remains together with Iccha
Shakti (power of desire). In this Chakra in 1 Ghadiya (minute) 40 Vidhadiya (seconds), 600 times the Paramahamsa Japam occurs. Lord Vinayaka is the
owning deity of this Chakra.

Corresponding nerve plexus Sacro-coccygeal plexus
Location
Just below kanda;
Between the root of genitals and anus
at the base of spinal column
Petals or no.of Yoga nadis Four
Colour of petals Blood-red
Letters on petals or vibrations of Yoga nadis Vam,Sam,Sham,,SSam
Mandala or Region tattwa or Element Bhumandal or Pruthvi or Region of Earth
Yanthra or Shape of the mandala Square
Bija akshara or Seed Lam
Bija-bearer Airavata
Presiding God Ganesha or Brahma four faced
Goddess Dakini (shakti)
Tattwa Prithvi
Loka Bhu
Colour of tattwas Yellow
Function of tattwa or Quality Gandha or Smell
Sense-organ Nose
Motor-organ Anus
Granthisthana Brahmagranthi

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Result of concentration Health and Vidya.

SWADHISTANA CHAKRA:

Description : It is situated at a distance of 2 fingers above the Mooladhara Chakram. It consists of 6 petals and has 3 corners. It is of the form of Ma
consonant (its mantram is ma), is white in color, is of quality of water (Jalasthanam/Jalatatwam) and is of Jihvakaara shape and Pakshiakara. It has
Ba, Bha, Ma, Ya, Ra, La named six petals. Here Guru Lingam remains together with Kriya Shakti (Power of action). In this chakra to Lord Brahma
6000 Paramahamsa Japam (Chants) occurs in 40 minues and 40 seconds timeframe. The owning deity of this Chakra is Lord Brahma

Corresponding nerve plexus Sacro-coccygeal plexus
Location
Just below kanda,between the root of genitals and anus
at the base of spinal column
Petals or no.of Yoganadis Four
Colour of petals Vermillion
Letters on petals or Vibrations of the yoga nadis Bam , Bham , Mam , Yam , Ram , Lam
Mandala or Region tattwa or Element Jala mandal or Apas or Region of Water
Yanthra or Shape of Mandala Crescent moon
Bija akshara or Seed Vam
Bija-bearer Makara
Presiding God Brahma; Narayana four handed, Vishnu
Goddess Rakini (shakti)
Tattwa Varuna
Loka Bhuvarlokam
Colour of tattwas White
Function of tattwa or Quality Rasa or Taste
Sense-organ Toungue
Motor-organ Genital Organ
Granthisthana Brahmagranthi
Result of Concentration Poetic powers & Yogavidya

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MANIPURA CHAKRA:

Description : Manipooraka Chakramwhich is situated above the Swadhishthna Chakram at a distance of 3 fingers. It remains near the Nabhi (navel) coiled
around the Nadis (nerves). It shines like a Mani (Gem) and has Blue color. It is of the form of Shi consonant (its mantram is Shi) and consists of 10 petals
named Da, Dha, Ana, Ta, Tha, Da, Dha, Na, Pa, Pha. It remains with a great aura (Tejam) and is of the shape of an eye (Netrakaram) and of
Peethakakruti. Lord Vishnu is the owner deity (Adhishthana Devata of this chakra. Here Shivalingam remains in together with Gyana Skahti (Power of
knowledge). This place is Agni Mudra Nadodhbhava SThanam (It is of Agni symbol and the originator of Nadam (sound)). Here 600 Paramahamsa japam
occurs in 6 minutes and 40 seconds.
Corresponding nerve plexus Solar plexus
Location Nabhi sthana or Navel
Petals or no.of Yoga nadis Twelve
Colour of petals Blue
Letters on the petals or Vibrations of the yoga nadis
Damm , Dhamm , Namm , Tam , Tham ,
Dam , Dham , Nam , Pam , Pham
Mandala or The Region tattwa or Element Agnimandal, or Tejas, or Region of Fire
Yanthra or Shape of the Mandala Triangle
Bija akshara or Seed Ram
Bija-bearer Ram
Presiding God Vishnu; Sankara Three eyed-Rudra
Goddess Lakshmi (Lakini)
Tattwa Agni
Loka Svah or Swarga Loka
Colour of tattwas Red
Function of tattwa or Quality Rupa or Sight (form)
Sense-organ Eye
Motor-organ Feet
Granthi sthana Partly Vishnu Granthi
Result of Concentration Vidya and Calibre

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ANAHATA CHAKRA:

Description : Anahata Chakram is the next 4th chakra which is seated above the Manipooraka at a distance of 10 fingers near the heart (Hrudaya
Sthanam) shines brilliantly with Yellow color, consists of 12 petals and is the palce of origination of all sentences (Samasta Vakyodhbhava Sthanam). It is of
the form of Va consonant (its mantram is Va) and has 12 petals by names, Ka, kha, Ga, Gha, Inya, Cha, Chha, Ja, Jha, Nya,Ta, Tha. It is the place
of Vayu (Vayushthana). It has Tvageendriya karanam (failing to translate this Sanskrit word in English exactly) and remains in the form of a Lingam
(Lingakruti). Lord Rudra is the Adhishthana Devata (Ruling/owning deity) of this chakra and here Chara Lingam remains together with Beejashakti (seed
power). In 16 minutes and 40 seconds 6000 Paramahamsa japam occurs here.
Corresponding nerve plexus Cardiac plexus
Location Heart
Petals or no.of Yoga nadis Twelve
Colour of petals Red
Letters on the petals or Vibrations of the yoga nadis
Kam , Kham , Gam , Gham , Nnam , Cam
Cham , Jam , Jham , Jnam , Ttam , Ttham
Mandala or The Region tattwa or Element Vayumandal or Vayu or Region of Air
Yanthra or Shape of the Mandala Hexagonal
Bija akshara or Seed Yam
Bija-bearer Deer
Presiding God Isana; Sankara Three eyed-Rudra
Goddess Kakini (Lakini)
Tattwa Vayu
Loka Mahah or Mahar Loka
Colour of tattwas Smoky
Function of tattwa or Quality Sparsha or Touch
Sense-organ Skin
Motor-organ Hand
Granthi sthana Vishnu Granthi
Result of Concentration Rational Thinking & Godliness


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VISHUDDHI CHAKRA:

Description : Vishuddha Chakram which remains seated above Anahata Chakram at a distance of 12 fingers. It is of white color. This chakra has 16 petals
namely, A,Aa, E,Ee, U, Uu,R,Ru, Lre,Lree, Ye, Ai, O, Ow, Am, Aha. It is of the shape of a fish (matsyakruti) and of the form of Ya consonant
(its mantram is Ya). This chakra is Srotra Sthanam and remains near the kantha Sthana (voice box/larynx). It is of the color of a flame (Jyotivarnam)
and here the owning person is Jeevatma (soul). It is Saraswati Sthanam (Place of Saraswati/ vagdevi goddess of speech). Here Prasada Lingam and Adi
Shakti remains and the Mudra is Akasha Mudra. Here in 2 minutes and 40 seconds time 1000 Paramahamsa Japam occurs.

Corresponding nerve plexus Pharyngeo-laryngeal plexus
Location Kanta mula sthana; Base of the Throat
Petals or no.of Yoga nadis Sixteen
Colour of petals Dark Smoky
Letters on the petals or Vibrations of the yoga nadis
Am , Aam , Im , Iim , Um , Uum , Rm , Rrm
Lm , Llm , Em , Alm , Om , Aum , Ah , Ahm
Mandala or The Region tattwa or Element Vayu or Akasa Mandal, Vayu, Region of Ether
Yanthra or Shape of the Mandala Round
Bija akshara or Seed Ham
Bija-bearer Elephant
Presiding God Maheswara Five-faced Sadasiva as Bindurupa
Goddess Shakini (Lakini)
Tattwa Aakasa
Loka Janah or Janar Loka
Colour of tattwas Blue
Function of tattwa or Quality Shabda or Sound (form)
Sense-organ Ear
Motor-organ Tongue
Granthi sthana Partly Rudra Granthi
Result of Concentration Speech & Knowledge


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AGNYA CHAKRA:

Description : Aagneya Chakram which is located above the Vishuddhna Chakram at a distance of 12 fingers at the Bhroomadhya Sthanam (center point
between eyebrows). It has 2 petals with names Hreem, Ksham. It is of the form of Om syllable (which is its mantra). It is the place of Anthahkarana; it is
of the color of Gold (Suvarna varnam) and shines like fire. Lord Eshwara is the ruling deity (Adhisthana Devata) of this chakra. It is the place of all
creations (Sarva Srushti Sthanam). It has Prakasha Mudra and here Mahalingam and ParaShakti remains together. In 2 minutes 46 seconds 1000
Paramahamsa Japam (Chants) occurs.

Corresponding nerve plexus Cavernous plexus
Location Bhrumadhyam or Space between two eyebrows
Petals or no.of Yoga nadis Two
Colour of petals White
Letters on the petals or Vibrations of the yoga nadis Ham
Mandala or The Region tattwa or Element Guru Mandala
Yanthra or Shape of the Mandala Sri Yantra
Bija akshara or Seed Aum
Bija-bearer Ardhanari- Beyond gender
Presiding God Paramshiva (Sambhu) (form of Hamsa)
Goddess Hakini (shakti)
Tattwa Kala
Loka Tapo Loka
Colour of tattwas Indigo
Function of tattwa or Quality Control over Time
Sense-organ Sixth Sense
Motor-organ Intutive Thinking
Granthi sthana Rudra Granthi
Result of Concentration Concentration & Trikala Jnanam




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SAHASRARA CHAKRA:

Description : Finally there is a seventh chakra called Sahasrara Chakra (crown shell). Above Visuddha Ckakra there is a pore called Brahma Randhram
within which this chakra is situated. That chakra consista os 1000 petals and dazzles brilliantly. It is of the form of Om syllable (in silence) which is its
Mantra. This is the place of knowledge (Buddhi Nilaya Sthalam). This is the cause of all universes, but doesnt have any point oi origination. It is of
Sachchidananda Roopa. The ruling deity of this chakra is Sri Guru Murty (Lord Panchamukhi Sadashiva). Here Omkaralingam remains together with
Jyotirmayi. It is the place of Pranava (Pranava Sthanam) and is of Vimala Gyana Mudra.in 2 minutes 46 seconds, 1000 Paramahamsa japam occurs here
Corresponding nerve plexus Pineal gland
Location Brain
Petals or no.of Yoga nadis One Thousand
Colour of petals Colourless
Letters on the petals or Vibrations of the yoga nadis A to Ksha
Mandala or The Region tattwa or Element Shunya or Beyond elements
Yanthra or Shape of the Mandala Formless or Fullmoon
Bija akshara or Seed Visarga (Parmashiva)
Bija-bearer Vindu
Presiding God Parabrahma
Goddess Mahashakti
Tattwa Sunya
Loka Satya
Function of tattwa or Quality Functionless
Sense-organ Senseless
Motor-organ Functionless
Granthi sthana Exists After all Granthis
Result of Concentration Emancipation


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Explanation:

The wind which traverses these 7 chakras is called as Pranam. This same wind due to its presence in 10 different locations of the body is distinctly called by
10 names, they are; Prana Vayu, Apana Vayu, Vyana Vayu, Udana Vayu, Samana Vayu are the five major winds. There are 5 sub winds (Upa Vayuvu) by
names, Naga vayu, Koorma Vayu, Krukura Vayu, Devadatta Vayu, and Dhanjaya Vayu. Hence these clubbed together is call ed as ten winds (Dasa vayu).
These ten winds keep penetrating and flowing in Gandhara Nadi and other Nadis. Prana Vayu keeps moving up and down in the ida and Pingala nadis
which are situated left and right of our spine. Ida and Pingala nadi are spread from Mooladhara Chakra to till Agneya Chakra and they dont go beyond
that point. But the Sushumna Nadi which runs in between those two nadis extends itself from Mooladhara, goes beyond the Agneya Chakra and connects
with the Brahma Randram of Sahasrara Chakra. Sushumna remains hidden and is of paramount importance.

The soul (Jeevatma) keeps traversing up and down these Nadis from Mooladhara to Agneya. And during this motion Sa sound is generated at Agneya
and Ham sound is generated at Mooladhara. These two sounds together form Hamsa in upward motion and Soham in downward motion. (Note: -
Soham=Sa+Aham which means I Am That. Therefore it teaches us about our divine existence, the state of Non Dualism (Advai ta) and says we and the
Supreme lord are the same).

This Pranam or soul which continuously traverses up and down the nadis doing the constant chanting (Japa as Hamsa and Soham) and offers the Japa
to the Adhishthana Devatas of the chakras viz. Ganapati, Brahma, Vishnu, Rudra, Jeeva, and Eshwara. It offers 600 chants to Ganapati, 6000 chants
to Brahma, 6000 chants to Vishnu, 6000 chants to Rudra, 1000 chants to Jeeva, and 1000 chants to Eshwara. This way the Prana offers constantly
those many chants to those deities in Saguna form (with form). It offers 1000 chants to the Sri Guru Paramatma who is seated in the lustrous lotus called
Sahasrara (who Nirguna or formless). In this manner,Hamsa of Saguna, and Nirguna form are 21600.

Ignorant of all these secrets of presence of the great lords within our own body, humans keep being desirous of visiting Kashi, Gaya, Prayaga, Dwarika
kind of places in order to attain Salokya Mukti, and in order to achieve this dream he undergoes lot many troubles and remains under the maya (illusion)
experiencing moments of happiness and sorrow. That Sahasraram is Param Jyoti (divine flame), that is Oordhva Kundali (Upper Kundalini), that is the
place of Amruta, that is the cause of all creations, It contains all the universes within itself. That shutter opens like a flash for some time and again closes.
But when the Jeeva/Prana successfully becomes able to enter it, he finds everything within itself. When such a state is reached, no sins can touch him, He
gets the Brahma Gyana (Ultimate Divine Wisdom) that he is none other than the Supreme Lord. He experiences Aham Brahmasmi..Shivoham feeling (I am
Brahmam/I am Shiva). But sadly almost all humans keep their souls at the Adho Kundali (Lower Kundalini) levels and like a bird inside a cage, remains
immersed in attachment, and infatuation, on their wife, children and other relatives. Instead of drinking the nectar from the Sahasrara he considers his
mortal body as his own identity, and keeps drowning deep into the ocean of Karma Samsara. Whatever number of times he immerse his body in river Ganga,
or whatever no. of virtuous Karma he does, he would not get salvation.






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