Our body is an energetic system
through which the universal life force flows and our seven chakras are a part
of this energetic system. The chakras are not something physical and we can’t
see them. They are aspects of our consciousness. They help us to understand the
close relationship between our consciousness and our body, or what we call as
the mind-body relationship. They connect us with the larger part of ourselves,
the universe, and at the same time they hold the secrets to a healthy,
prosperous and gratifying life.
Importance of Chakra System:
Chakras are the psychoactive energy
centers in the human body. Although most people have heard of seven chakras,
there are actually 114 chakras in the human body. In addition to the 114
chakras, there are 72,000 nadis or energy channels, along which vital energy or
‘prana’ moves. When these nadis meet at different points in the body, they form
a triangle. We call this triangle a chakra, which means “wheel” or “circle”. We
call it a wheel because it embodies movement from one dimension to another.
Some of these centers are very powerful while others are not as powerful. At
different levels, these energy centers produce different qualities in a human
being. These chakras are directly associated with the physical, mental and
emotional health of a person.
Out of these 114, two are outside the
physical body. Of the remaining 112, only 108 can actually be worked upon, the
remaining four just flower as a consequence. Of 108 chakras, only seven of them
constitute the main energy centers.
All seven chakras have their own
particular color, light and specific number of ‘petals’ or segments around the
perimeter of the chakra circle. These are the colors we see in the rainbow –
violet, indigo, green, yellow, orange, blue and red. Each of these seven
chakras vibrates with a specific frequency related to their color. The
decisions we make and how we perceive and respond to conditions in our life is
regulated by these vibrations.
1st
Chakra: Mooladhara – The Root Chakra
This first chakra is located around the tailbone at the bottom of the
spine. It is represented by a red color. Its primary functions are to give
vitality to the body and to perform basic survival processes.
Mooladhara
is made up of two terms: “Moola” means the root or source, and “adhar” means
the foundation. It is the very basic foundation of life. In the physical body,
your energies need to be in the Mooladhara chakra to some extent. Otherwise,
you cannot exist. If your energies are dominant in
Muladhara, then food and sleep will be the most dominant factors in your life.
People with an open root chakra find it easy to plan their finances and
work towards success. They feel stable and secure both personally and
professionally. Those with closed root chakras often find they struggle with
financial matters, or feel disconnected from the world around them.
2nd
Chakra: Swadhisthana – The Sacral Chakra
The
glowing orange Swadhisthana chakra is located just above the genital organs
(below the naval). It is responsible for the flowing of energy between yourself
and your loved ones. If your energies are dominant in
Swadhisthana, you are a pleasure seeker. When
this chakra is active, you enjoy the physical reality in so many ways.
Having
an open sacral chakra usually results in a comfort with one’s own sexuality,
and a longing for pleasure — which is free from guilt or shame. However, with
the closed sacral chakra, a wide range of problems may manifest, including
sexual frustration, addiction to narcotics or other substances, a joyless
over-indulgence in many things.
3rd
Chakra: Manipuraka – The Solar Plexus Chakra
Between
the navel and the sternum is the third chakra, represented by a golden yellow
color that gives us the energy to make the choices and decisions that lead us
to our goals. If your energies are dominant in
manipuraka, you are a doer; you can do many, many things in the world.
The
symptoms of a closed solar plexus chakra are feelings of insignificance and
voicelessness or having little faith in one’s own opinions, goals or dreams.
Conversely, blockages in the third chakra can also create a sense of false
confidence.
4th
Chakra: Anahata – The Heart Chakra
In the
center of our chests is the heart chakra, which has vital importance to our
inner health and happiness. Anahata is located in the heart area and is like a
transition between our lower chakras and higher chakras. Anahata is a
combination; it is a meeting place for both the survival and the enlightenment
chakras (The lower three chakras are mainly concerned with our physical
existence).
The
Anahata literally means the “unstuck.” If you want to make any sound, you have
to strike two objects together. The unstruck sound is called “Anahata.” If
your energies are dominant in Anahata, you are a creative person. A person who is creative in nature, like an artist or an actor, is
someone who lives very intensely.
This
chakra gives us the power and energy to love not only each other but also
ourselves. Those with closed heart chakras find it difficult to forgive and
move on from emotionally difficult situations, leading to misery and suffering.
5th Chakra: Vishuddhi – The Throat
Chakra
The
next chakra is the “Vishuddhi,” which literally means “filter.” Located in the
area of our throat, the bright blue energy of the throat chakra is the center
for our expression and creativity.
If
your energies are dominant in vishuddhi, you become very powerful, but this
power is not just political or administrative. A person can be powerful in many ways that he can manifest life
beyond the limitations of time and space.
Those
who have an open throat chakra generally find it easy to express their opinions
without causing offense, are thoughtful listeners and do not shy away from
opposing what they see as unfairness. A closed throat chakra can result in
something of an identity crisis.
6th Chakra: Agna – The Third Eye Chakra
Located
in the forehead between your eyebrows and represented by a powerful yet
soothing indigo color, this chakra is responsible for intuition, foresight, and
belief in the power of our senses.
If
your energies are dominant in agna or if you attain to ajna, then you are
intellectually enlightened, which brings you to a
certain state of peace and stability within yourself irrespective of what is
happening outside of you.
People
with an open third eye chakra are comfortable with the existence of their
unconscious minds. They recognize and know how to listen to their dreams,
visions, premonitions and gut feelings.
7th Chakra: Sahasrara – The Crown
Chakra
The
seventh and final chakra is located at the crown of our head (where when a
child is born, there is a soft spot). Represented by a vivid and regal purple
color, this chakra gives us the energy that drives us towards a sense of
enlightenment and spiritual accomplishment.
If
your energies are dominant in “Sahasrara,” you become ecstatic beyond all
reasons. You will simply burst with
ecstasy for no reason whatsoever because energies have touched a certain peak.
An
open crown chakra will produce elevated thoughts and feelings, and more
divinely orientated aspirations. A closed crown chakra can lead to feelings of
a lack of direction, jealousy, and bitterness.
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