Each human body has a number of energy centers located in its subtle within, which are power centers of energy reception and transmission. These seven wheel like force whorls are known as the 7 chakra coming from the Sanskrit origin of the term 'Chakram'. It can be said that these 7 chakras are linked to the major nerve ganglia of our spinal cord and reflects not only the physical, but also the emotional, psychological and spiritual wellbeing of an individual.
The lowest on the vertical line of the 7 chakras, lie the Muladhar Chakra at the last bone in the spinal cord between the genitals and the anus. Symbolized by a red lotus with 4 petals, it is known as the Base or Root Chakra and it stands for identity, group force, survival and instinct. This chakra is about what a man is and where he belongs, his tribal or group identity. You can feel this group force when you see your country win the gold medal or while watching the national parade, hearing the national anthem and so on.
The second of the 7 chakras is that of Swadhisthana which is symbolized by an orange, six petalled lotus and is located above the Muladhar Chakra in the human sacrum. Known to become distinct since the age of 7, it stands physically for reproduction while mentally for relationships, partnership, making choices, basic emotional needs, and pleasure.
The third of the 7 chakra is the Manipura Chakra symbolized by a yellow lotus with 10 petals. After the group power and power of self and others given by the previous two chakras, the Manipura Chakra is all about power of self. That is, it stands for one's personal power, his personality, individuality, self esteem and self respect and becomes distinct since the time of puberty in man. Located in the pancreas region of the body, it is physically linked to the entire metabolism and digestive system of man.
The fourth of the 7 chakra is the Anahata Chakra located at the centre of the chakra system and being the center power house of the same. Symbolized by a green lotus with 12 petals, it is where the body meets the spirit and earth meets heaven. Seat to complex emotions towards spirituality it is all about unconditional love, trust, hope, inspiration and the like. Needless to say that it is located near the heart and thus is physically related to it and the entire immune system of man.
The Vishuddha Chakra is the fifth amongst the 7 chakras and stands for communication, expression, growth and maturity. Symbolized by a blue lotus with 16 petals, it is located at the throat beside the thyroid gland and is known as the power of will chakra.
The sixth of the 7 chakra is symbolized by a white or indigo lotus with two petals which is known as the third eye chakra located at the eyebrow region in the forehead. Physically related to the pineal gland which governs the cycles of sleep and wakefulness, this sixth chakra subtly is the controller of one's mind power, inner psyche and conscious and sub conscious realms of our psychological forces. Known as the Wisdom Chakra the key issues here are the separation of truth from illusion where detachment from subjective perceptions occur for progression towards opening up the one's conscious towards the ultimate truth.
The seventh or the top most of the 7 chakras is the violet thousand petalled lotus of the Sahasrara Chakra. This spiritually enlightened chakra stands for the release of karma and realization of the full potential of man through meditation. It is through this Chakra that an individual gains knowledge about the ultimate and final universal truth and realizes the immortality and omnipotence of his soul enjoying divine joy and lasting peace.
The lowest on the vertical line of the 7 chakras, lie the Muladhar Chakra at the last bone in the spinal cord between the genitals and the anus. Symbolized by a red lotus with 4 petals, it is known as the Base or Root Chakra and it stands for identity, group force, survival and instinct. This chakra is about what a man is and where he belongs, his tribal or group identity. You can feel this group force when you see your country win the gold medal or while watching the national parade, hearing the national anthem and so on.
The second of the 7 chakras is that of Swadhisthana which is symbolized by an orange, six petalled lotus and is located above the Muladhar Chakra in the human sacrum. Known to become distinct since the age of 7, it stands physically for reproduction while mentally for relationships, partnership, making choices, basic emotional needs, and pleasure.
The third of the 7 chakra is the Manipura Chakra symbolized by a yellow lotus with 10 petals. After the group power and power of self and others given by the previous two chakras, the Manipura Chakra is all about power of self. That is, it stands for one's personal power, his personality, individuality, self esteem and self respect and becomes distinct since the time of puberty in man. Located in the pancreas region of the body, it is physically linked to the entire metabolism and digestive system of man.
The fourth of the 7 chakra is the Anahata Chakra located at the centre of the chakra system and being the center power house of the same. Symbolized by a green lotus with 12 petals, it is where the body meets the spirit and earth meets heaven. Seat to complex emotions towards spirituality it is all about unconditional love, trust, hope, inspiration and the like. Needless to say that it is located near the heart and thus is physically related to it and the entire immune system of man.
The Vishuddha Chakra is the fifth amongst the 7 chakras and stands for communication, expression, growth and maturity. Symbolized by a blue lotus with 16 petals, it is located at the throat beside the thyroid gland and is known as the power of will chakra.
The sixth of the 7 chakra is symbolized by a white or indigo lotus with two petals which is known as the third eye chakra located at the eyebrow region in the forehead. Physically related to the pineal gland which governs the cycles of sleep and wakefulness, this sixth chakra subtly is the controller of one's mind power, inner psyche and conscious and sub conscious realms of our psychological forces. Known as the Wisdom Chakra the key issues here are the separation of truth from illusion where detachment from subjective perceptions occur for progression towards opening up the one's conscious towards the ultimate truth.
The seventh or the top most of the 7 chakras is the violet thousand petalled lotus of the Sahasrara Chakra. This spiritually enlightened chakra stands for the release of karma and realization of the full potential of man through meditation. It is through this Chakra that an individual gains knowledge about the ultimate and final universal truth and realizes the immortality and omnipotence of his soul enjoying divine joy and lasting peace.
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