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UNDERSTANDING- CHAKRAS

WHAT ARE CHAKRAS?


Chakra, which means wheels in Sanskrit, are points of energy running along our spine. Ancient Hindus formulated that there are hundreds of chakras spinning ideally in a clockwise direction, attracting healthy energy for us to absorb, while at the same time, throwing off negative energy we no longer need. The healthier the chakra, the more energy we attract. The more energy we attract and hold on to, the healthier and stronger and happier we can be. A healthy chakra is one that is spinning rapidly in a clockwise direction, with no blocks to stop the flow of the Chi or Prana (Universal Energy or Life Force) that we need to live. Chakras, however are not always healthy, and for the most part are forever changing. The state of the chakras depends on many different factors, such as lifestyle, thought patterns, emotional history, and past life karma as well. As one moves through life and its experiences, the chakras are absorbing the effects. Interestingly enough, the spacing of chakras actually matches major nerve or endocrine centers in the body. Such vital areas of the body are explained as Marma in ayurveda. The word marma comes from Sanskrit origin mru or marr. The Sanskrit phrase, Marayate Iti Marmani, means there is likelihood of death or serious damage to health after infliction to these places and hence these areas are called marma. Marma is also thought to be a Sanskrit word meaning hidden or secret. By definition, a marma point is a juncture on the body where two or more types of tissue meet, such as muscles, veins, ligaments, bones or joints. There are 107 Marma points throughout the body. Each point has its own intelligence and consciousness, which co -ordinate with the mind and body. In Tamil traditions they are 108 Marma points, and in Kalari tradition there are 365 Marma points. The points were mapped out in detail centuries ago in the Sushruta Samhita, a classic Ayurvedic text. Major marma points correspond to the seven chakras, or energy centers of the body, while minor points radiate out along the torso and limbs. The points cover both the front and back body, including 22 on the lower extremities, 22 on the arms, 12 on the chest and stomach, 14 on the back, and 37 on the head and neck. (The mind is considered the 108th marma.) Each has its onw Sanskrit name given by Sushruta. The human body has many chakras, however we will focus on 14 major chakras that are held responsible for the Evolution of Human spirit.

ShriVidya postulates 14 chakras for easy understanding of the path. In the lowest chakra, the Muladhara, at the base of the spine, there lies the kundalinishakti, the latent consciousness-energy, the microcosm of the cosmic creative shakti. Mother Divine, the active aspect of the Existence-Knowledge-Bliss Absolute, resides in the body of men and women in the form of Kundalini, and the entire Tantrik Sadhana aims at awakening Her, and making Her to unite with the Lord, Sadasiva, in the Sahasrara. When this is aroused, it can be made to ascend through Sushumna, either activating or dissolving (depending on the yogic tradition) each chakra in turn, until it reaches the highest or crown chakra, the Sahasrara, where dwells the Godhead or Supreme Shiva (Paramashiva). As the Kundalini-Shakti unites with Paramashiva, the original transcendent equilibrium is restored, and the yogi returns to the state of oneness with the Absolute. The chakras are described as stations or centres of pure consciousness (chaitanya) and consciousness-power. They are focal points of meditation; iconographic structures within the occult or "subtle body". Apart from the Sahasrara, each chakra is described by means of a whole lot of symbolic associations or correspondences. Building upon the initial later Upanishads speculation, each chakra, as well as having a specific position in the physical body, element, mantra, and deity, also has a particular number of "petals", each associated with one of the letters of the Sanskrit alphabet, a corresponding colour, shape, animal, plane of existence, sense-organ, mantric sound, and so on. As is usually the case with intellectual esoteric systems, a lot of these correspondences are arbitrary, for example, smell and feet with Muladhara, taste and hand with Swadhishthana, sight and anus with Manipura, etc. These associations are all based on the Samkhyan sequence of tattwas and their attributes. In addition to the seven major chakras, there are also a number of other chakras along the spine which are sometimes referred to. In this exhaustively detailed and definitive work on the chakras according to my understanding of Sri Chakra Anga Nyasa and various references from Layayoga - an Advanced Method of Concentration and other websites, I attempt to describe 14 chakras altogether; the seven standard chakras and seven minor ones. The following lists the chakras according to the 14-chakra model.

No. Chakra 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Sahasrara Guru Nirvana Indu Manas Ajna Bindu Visarga Talu/Lalana Vishuddha Anahata Hrit Manipura

position

Petals

tattwa

element

Above 1000 head [note] Above head Crown Forehead Forehead Brow 12 100 16 6 2

transcendent

transcendent spirit

origin of mind buddhi chitta manas n/a mind

Back end Not Roof of the n/a specified month Roof of mouth Throat Heart Heart Navel 12 or 64 16 12 8 10 6 4 n/a space air n/a fire water earth

7 6 5 4 3 2 1

n/a

elements

Svadhisthana Genitals Muladhara Base of spine

Reference is also made in all Tantric texts to the nadis or channels of vital-force (prana). According to the traditional Tantric teachings, the seven chakras are strung like pearls or jewels along the brilliant thin thread of the sushumna nadi, which is the primary nadi in the body. On either side of the sushumna are the two main secondary nadis: the white moon-like Ida on the left, containing descending vitality (apana), and the red sun-like Pingala on the right, containing ascending vitality (prana in the narrow sense of the term). The tantric yogi aims to direct the subtle airs from these two primary side channels into the central Sushumna nadi, and so activate the latent Kundalini energy. This then ascends through each of the chakras in turn, and when it reaches the top of the head, the yogi attains Liberation.

MOOLADHARA CHAKRA:

Description : Muladhara is one of the seven Primary Chakras, and is associated with the element: Earth, representing the densest grade of manifestation. It
is alleged in some books that this is the seat of Kundalini, that at some point in time was swadishtana, but kundalini in some way had a farther fall and finished here, but that is a little bit controversial and diverse schools differ from this view point. [v comment: the view from classical tantric texts (e.g. the serpent power) is that kundalini resides BELOW the muladhara, coiled 3 times around the black syambhu lingam. It is the Color of lightning. When awakened, its head pushes through muladhara chakra. Then it rises in the center of the spine through each chakra and causes each lotus chakra to bloom. ] I personally think that kundalini requires the fundamental force of sex energy to be awakened. Without this it is almost not feasible for this awakening to take place. This is the energy of life and its amazing. Miracles sprout out of it, for instance we can procreate and bestow life through it. This is unfathomable, mesmerizing, beautiful and powerful, and is the most amazing miracle I have ever seen. We can use this sex energy also to arouse and awaken kundalini by concentrating all the attention in any chakra, but it is essential to engender some vital force in the foremost chakra. Muladhara chakra stands for substantial vitality and vigor. Through it we experience connection to the environment with a deep understanding of its rhythms and patterns. When this chak ra is inactive, there is general lack of vigor, , feelings of futility, feelings of not belonging and not being capable. If the energy here is stagnated you feel chilly, congested, uncoordinated, lack dynamism, fatigue, have deficient enthusiasm, and feel sapped by people. An overactive muladhara might be exhibited as hyperactivity, redness, bodily apprehension, incapability to unwind, rage, trepidation, bewilderment, mood swings or intolerance. By activating this chakra you will get tremendous power, ability to draw abundance from the universe. You will gain perfect health, coordination, enthusiasm, peace, and you will be grounded. This chakra gives the ability to make the body as light as air for astral travel, and to shine with a golden aura. In the Kundalini-yoga system of Shaktism, the Muladhara Centre is described as having four petals, corresponding to the psychological states of greatest joy, natural pleasure, delight in controlling passions, and blissfulness in concentration. All these qualities correspond to the bliss of realising the Divine in the physical body. The highest and most complete forms of spirituality do not reject the body, but see it as the vehicle for the transmutation of the body and the spirit together. It is, according to Shakta Tantric doctrine, the seat of Kundalini, the latent cosmic energy or shakti that resides in every living being. When this latent power is activated through Hatha Yoga practicises (pranayama, purification of the nadis, etc), it rises through each of the rear or spinal chakras, and up through the top of the head, to the Sahasrara or "Thousand Petalled Lotus" located above the crown. There it unites with its opposite polarity, the Paramashiva or Supreme Godhead Consciousness, and the yogi attains total Liberation from phenomenal reality. Colors associated with this chakra are red, yellow, and golden. It could be considered the bliss centre for physical body. 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.

Counter clockwise from the bottom: Indra, Brahma, Dakini

Tantric Terminology Vedic (late Upanishads) Puranic Position Petals number Color on petals Color on petals name

Muladhara, Adhara, Mula chakra or Padma, Brahma padma or Bhumi chakra, Chaturdala, Chatuhpatra Muladhara, Ahara, Mulakanda, Brahma Muladhara, Adhara Externally, Perineal region, close to anus Four; arranged from right to left Blood-red (deep red), shining red, yellow, golden (shining yellow) Four in number; Vamm Sham, sSam, Sam, arranged from right to left Gold (shining yellow), blood red (deep red) Four in number; arranged from right to left 1. greatest joy; 2 natural pleasure; 3 delight in controlling passion; 4 blissfulness in concentration Quadrangular Earth-region Yellow, golden (shining yellow) Lam Yellow, shining yellow Deity Indra Indra is yellow in Color, four-armed, holding the Vajra and a blue lotus in his hands, mounted on the white elephant Airawata Deity Ganapati or Vinayaka Brahma is deep red, young, four-faced, three-eyed, four-armed, holding a staff, a sacred water-pot, and a rosary of rudraksha, and making the gesture of dispelling fear; seated on a swan power Dakini Dakini is shining red or shining white in Color; she has beautifull face with three eyes; four-armed, holding a trident, a skulled staff, a swan and a drinking vessel; seated on a red lotus Shining deep red

Matrika-letters

Vrittis In the pericarp

Color of the Earth Region Earth-beeja (in Earth Region) Color of Earth-beeja Form of Earth-beeja Concentration form of Indra In the bindu of Lam Concentration form of Diety Presiding divinity Concentration of Dakini Triangle Color Swayambhulinga location form

Inside the triangle Broad at the bottom and tapers to a point at the top

Color Kundalini as Kula-Kundalini

Shining deep red, black (or green), golden (shining yellow) Supremely subtle, lightning-like splendorous; also of shining red, white and black (or dark-green) Color; in three and a half coils around Swayambhu-linga

SWADHISTANA CHAKRA:

Description : Swadishtana Chakra is in the coccyx region. It is linked to the traits of progress and currents of power. It is associated with sensuality and the
childlike yearning for enjoyment and gratification. A person with a depleted Swadishtana chakra may show signs of muscle-skeletal inflexibility, constrained feelings, digestive turmoil, lack of concentration, no strength, being trapped in the past, impotence, troubles with the uterus, bladder or kidneys, or rigid lower back. Also, feelings of insufficiency, possessiveness, envy, and self regret, as well as anti-social behaviors, lustfulness, egoism, conceit, aggression, lack of consideration, despondency, victimization, masochism, or consumerism. When animated, the kundalini energy that lays dormant in this chakra will be activated. This feminine like power will evolve throughout the subtle and gross physical body conduits and purify the body of superfluous emotion, illnesses, feelings, and several supplementary blockages that are obstructing the free surge of this force. If kundalini completes its decontamination and development in this lifetime then it is said that it will culminate in enlightenment. Again where Kundalini is located is contentious. It gives the power to live for a long period without food, water, and makes the body shine with a silver aura. In the Indian Tantric tradition, this chakra, called the Swadhisthana or "Self or Own Abode", is figured as having six petals, white in Color, and with a crescent in the center, the tattwa of water. This chakra therefore corresponds to the element Water and is traditionally associated with the sexual impulses and sexual energy. It would be suggested that it does not, however, correspond to the sex-organs as such, which are under the supervision of the Sacral and Pubic Centers, but to the original subtle energy behind the sexual impulse. Indian teachings place a lot of emphasis on celibacy, in order to raise and transmute this powerful sexual energy to the brain (or, more correctly, the Upper Tien Tan Centre, to use the Taoist paradigm), increasing higher consciousness. This is actually the basic principle behind celibacy in all religions, including Catholicism. In practice however, this noble ideal flounders, because the individual is not yet ready to renounce physical sex, and may become psychologically unbalanced, full of guilt, or turn to pedophilia or other unnatural forms of sex. 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.

Counterclockwise from the bottom: Varuna, Vishnu, Rakini Tantric Terminology Vedic (late Upanishads) Puranic Position Petals Matrikaletters Vrittis In the pericarp Color of the Water Region Water-beeja (in Water Region) Color of Water-beeja Form of Water-beeja Concentration form of Varuna In the bindu of Vam Concentration form of Vishnu Presiding divinity Concentration of Rakini number Color on petals Color on petals name Swadhishthana, Adhishthana, Bhima, Shatpatra, Skaddala padma, Vari-chakra Swadhishthana, Medhra Swadhishthana Coccyx, externally- genital region Six; arranged from right to left Vermilion, deep red, shining red, whitish red, lightning-like, golden Six in number: Bam Bham Mam Yam Ram Lam, arranged from right to left Lightning-like, diamond-white, white, vermilion Six in number; arranged from right to left 1 affection; 2 pitilessness; 3 feeling of all-destructiveness; 4 delusion; 5 disdain; 6 suspicion Half-moon-shaped 'water'-region White Vam Moon-white Deity Varuna Varuna is white in Color, four-armed, holding a noose, and seated on a makara ("crocodile" - "water monster") deity Vishnu Vishnu is shining dark-blue (or black), golden, crystal-white, moon-white, and white; youthful and graceful; three-eyed, fourarmed, holding a conch, wheel, mace and lotus; dressed in yellow raiment; wears shriwatsa-mark, Koustubha-gem and wanamala; seated on garuda power Rakini Rakini is dark-blue (or black), or red in Color; beautiful-faced, vermilion-mark on forehead; three-eyed; dressed in white raiment; two-armed, holding a sword and a shield; or, four-armed, holding a trident, a lotus, a drum and the Vajra, or a chisel; seated on a red lotus

MANIPURA CHAKRA:

Description : This is the seat of samana prana, and is the center of egoistic energy. The ego vacuums its energy from this area. People who rise above the
basic concerns of food (muladhara) and sex (swadhishthana) get stagnated at this center become, politicians, presidents of a country or of important companies, famous musicians or movie stars, and so forth. This chakra expresses alterations in the way we live. It deals with how we employ energy and the capacity to renovate it from an unrefined condition into functional ones. Manipura generates modifications in us and all around us. It is a systematic form of managing midpoint that bestows on us the capability and determination to cast our lives in a special commanding and efficient way. It deals with numerous common and unusual configurations of the physical body, digestion, stomach, small intestine, liver, pancreas, spleen, and in addition works to help appropriate performance of the nervous structure. It is related to optimism, self-assurance, spontaneity, suppleness, sympathy, a sense of humor, delight, the power to command, and leadership. This is the heart of the fire element in us; if we can activate this region stalwartly then we can by no means experience cold. This axis is used in the Buddhist practices of tumo to engender heat, and be warm even in the frosty peaks of the Himalayan mountains. If it is out of order ulcers, diabetes, indigestion, insomnia, panic attacks, headaches, panicky disorders, allergic reactions, arthritis, apprehension, and worry may arise. It gives the power and ability to eat huge amounts of food without bad effects, to endure strong heat, cold, and to make the body shine with a red aura. Manipura chakra, or "place of gems", is described as having ten petals, red in Color with a downward pointing triangle, representing the tattwa of fire. This chakra is traditionally located at the navel (hence the alternative name of nabhi (navel) chakra), but in many modern (especially Theosophical- and New Age orientated) chakra formulations it is placed at the Solar Plexus. This latter however seems to refer to a distinct (minor) chakra - the Solar Plexus chakra. 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.

Counterclockwise from the bottom: Vahni, Rudra, Lakini

Tantric Terminology Vedic (late Upanishads) Puranic Position Petals Matrikaletters Vrittis number Color on petals Color on petals name

Manipura, Manipuraka, Dashapatra, Dashadala padma, Dashapatrambuja, Dashachchada, Nabhipadma, Nabhipankaja Manipura, Manipuraka, Nabhi chakra Manipura, Nabhi chakra Externally, navel region Ten, arranged from right to left Black, dark-green or dark-blue Ten in number: Dam Dham Nam Tam Tham Dam Dham Nam Pam, Pham, arranged from right to left Dark-blue, black, lightning-like Ten in number, arranged from right to left 1 spiritual ignorance; 2 thirst; 3jealousy; 4 treachery; 5 shame; 6 fear; 7 disgust; 8 delusion; 9 foolishness; 10 sadness Triangular 'fire'-region Red, deep red Ram Red Deity Vahni Vahni is shining red; four-armed, holding a rudraksha rosary and a spear, and showing the gestures of granting boons and dispelling fear; seated on a ram deity Rudra Rudra is red or white; three-eyed; two-armed, showing the gestures of granting boons and dispelling fear; seated on a bull
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In the pericarp Color of the Fire Region Fire-beeja in Fire Region Color of Fire-beeja Form of Fire-beeja Concentration form of Vahni In the bindu of Ram Concentration form of Rudra

Presiding divinity Concentration of Lakini

power Lakini Lakini is black or dark-blue vermilion, pale-red, or deep red in Color; three-eyed, or three-faced with three eyes in each face; four-armed, holding Vajra and a spear, and making the gestures of granting boons and dispelling fear; or two-armed holding a noose and a goad, as showing the gestures of granting boon and dispelling fear; dressed in yellow raiment, or white raiment; seated on a red lotus

HRIT CHAKRA (Heart Centre) :

It is an extension of Anahatha, and it is above it by the thymus gland. It is also well known as the chakra of the desires, if this chakra is open all desires will become manifested. Described only in the Shakta tradition of Tantra, the Hrit (Heart) Chakra, which is variously described as white, gold, or red in Color, of eight petals, and is located just below the Anahata. The most distinctive quality of this chakra is the mythical Wish-Fulfilling Tree represented as the center of the Pericarp. Is responsible for Self realization, Unconditional love, Abundance.

Tantric Vedic (late Terminology Upanishads) Puranic Position number Petals Color on petals In the pericarp Color

Hrit padma, Hritpundarika, Hridayambhoja, Astadala- padma Hridaya chakra, Hrit padma, Hridaya padma, Hridaya kamala, Hridaya-amburuha, Hridaya padmakosha, Hritpundarika, Hemapundarika Hrit padma, Hritpadmakosha, Hritpundarika, Hritpankaja, Hritsaronihi, Hridabja, Hridambuja, Hridambhoja, Hridayambhoja, Hridaya kamala, Hridaya pundarika, Hridaya, Hrit desha, Ashlapatra, Adi shodasha chakra Externally, heart region Eight, arranged from right to left Golden, white, red Eight forms of superpowers, arranged from right to left Circular sun-region, Moon-region (within sun-region); Fire-region (within moon-region) Sun-region - vermilion
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Moon-region - white Fire-region - deep red in the fire-region Red wishing-tree; gummed seat (at the base of the tree)

ANAHATA CHAKRA:

Description : The Heart Chakra, is situated at the midpoint area of the chest. This chakra symbolizes stability, symmetry, and love. It is the seat of prana and
is where physical energy and spiritual energy meet. It is the home of the soul, and from here you can hear the famous yogic sound spuruna, which brings forth enlightenment. It is related to the heart, lungs, diaphragm, and the capacity to transform and acclimatize. It also relates to concern, sharing, interaction with others, discipline, all aspects of individual growth, and individuality. When unprejudiced, there is a sense of stillness, unambiguousness, openness and forbearance. We can comprehend others and love them unconditionally. It is said when anahata chakra is stimulated suitably all desires become fulfilled. This is at the same time treacherous, because if we have unorganized thoughts, feelings, emotions, doubts and aversions then we can create a hellish life. If inactive then asthma, high blood pressure, lung disease, heart disease, colds, low emotion, claustrophobia, trapped feeling, displeasure, and feelings of being restricted, subjugated, obsessive, or unworthy can arise. It gives the power to fly like birds and to understand their languages. Anahata ("Unstruck Note") chakra is said to have twelve petals of a red or white hue, while the central part is a smokey Color. It is associated with the element or tattwa of Air, and is the seat of the Divine Soul or Higher Self, the Jivatman, represented by the image of a motionless golden lamp-flame. 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 wit h 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.

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Counterclockwise from the bottom: Vayu, Isha, Kakini

Tantric Terminology Vedic (late Upanishads) Puranic Position Petals Matrikaletters Vrittis number Color on petals Color on petals name

Anahata, Anahata-puri, Padma-sundara, Dwadasha, Dwadashadala, Suryasangkhyadala, Hrit padma, Hritpatra, Hritpankeruha, Hritsaroruha, Hridambhoja, Hridambuja, Hridabja, Hridaya, Hridayambhoja, Hridayasarasija, Hridayabja, Hridaya kamala, Hritpankaja Anahata, Hridaya chakra, Dwadashara chakra Anahata Externally, heart region Twelve, arranged from right to left Deep red, shining red, shining vermilion, yellow, dark blue-yellow, white Twelve in number; Kam Kham Gam Gham Nam Cham Cham Jam Jham am Tam Tham, arranged from right to left Vermilion, deep red, shining red, white Twelve in number, arranged from right to left 1 lustfulness; 2 fraudulence; 3 indecision; 4 repentance; 5 hope; 6 anxiety; 7 longing; 8 impartiality; 9 arrogance; 10 incompetency; 11 discrimination; 12 an attitude of defiance Hexagonal 'air'-region Smoke-Colored, black Yam Smoke-Colored
Deity is Vayu

In the pericarp Color of the Air Region Air-beeja in Air Region Color of Air-beeja Form of Air-beeja In the bindu of Yam Concentration form of Isha Presiding divinity

Concentration form of Vayu Vayu is smoke-Colored; four-armed, holding an kusha; seated on a black antelope Deity Isha Isha is shining white as pure crystal in Color; one-faced, or five-faced, three-eyed; two-armed, four-armed, or ten-armed; making the gestures of granting boons and dispelling fear; clad in tiger's skin or silken raiment Power Kakini Kakini is shining yellow, shining red, moon-white or white in Color; one-faced, three-faced or six-faced; threeeyed; four-armed or two-armed; holding a noose and a skull; a trident, a drum, and a noose; a noose, a trident, a skull, and a drum; a skull and a trident; a trident, a bow, and a skull; the Veda; making the gestures of granting boons and dispelling fear; the gesture of dispelling fear; the gesture of granting boons; clad in white raiment, black raiment, or yellow raiment; seated in a red lotus A triangle Lightning-like, golden Bana-linga Golden, shining red
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Concentration of Kakini

In the pericarp Color of the triangle Within the triangle Color

In the pericarp Concentration form

Jivatman Motionless flame of a lamp, shining gold Color

VISHUDDHI CHAKRA:

Description : The Throat Chakra, is the seat of udana prana. It is where the disciple can achieve lower states of Samadhi. Here all psychological concerns
are discarded and the energy becomes purified. It is related to communication, internal uniqueness, and extrasensory perception, as well as to the thyroid and parathyroid glands. The throat chakra is first and foremost associated with communication, and creativity. If out of order it can result in throat troubles, rigid neck, thyroid tribulations, ear problems, laryngitis, sore throats, TONSILLITIS, or lack of motivation. Frequently these warning signs indicate that something is not being communicated or expressed. When activated, the mystical power of levitation is gained. It is ruled by space, gives the capacity to look into, bestows the ability to shrink to the size of an atom and absolute power to increase in size according to desire, as well as the power to control all objects, animate and inanimate, and the ability to create matter through the power of thought. Smoky purple lotus with sixteen petals in the center there is a blue arc like a crescent moon . Vishuddha chakra has sixteen smoke-Colored petals, each linked with one of the Sanskrit vowels. The central chakra-region is either white, transparent, smoke, or sky-blue in Color, and is associated with the element Space ( Akasha), through which are transmitted the subtle vibrations of mantras [Laya Yoga]. Vishuddha Chakram which remains seated above Anahata Chakram at a distance of 12 fingers. It is of whi te 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.

Counterclockwise from the bottom: Ambara, Sadashiva, Shakini Vishuddha, Vishuddhi, Kantha, Kanthadesha, Kanthapadma, Kanthapankaja, Kanthambuja, Kanthambhoja, Shodasha, Shodasha-dala, Shodashara, Nirmala-padma, Dwyashtapatrambuja, Akasha, Shodashollasa-dala, Shodasha-patra Vishuddha, vishuddhi, kantha chakra

Tantric Terminology Vedic (late Upanishads)

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Puranic Position Petals Matrikaletters number Color on petals Color on petals Vrittis name

Vishuddha, vishuddhi Externally, neck-region Sixteen, arranged from right to left Smoke Color, shining smoke Color Sixteen in number; Am Aam Im Iim UmUum aRum aRuum aLum aLuum Em Aim Om Oum Ah Ahm, arranged from right to left Deep red, red, golden Sixteen in number, arranged from right to left 1 Pranava (mantra Ong [Aum]); 2 Udgitha (the Sama-mantras); 3 Hung (a mantra); 4 Phat (a mantra); 5 Washat (a mantra); 6 Swadha (a mantra); 7 Swaha (a mantra); 8 Namak (a mantra); 9 Amfita (nectar and seven (musical) tones, viz. 1 nishada; 2 riskabha; 3 gandhara; 4 shadja; 5 madhyama; 6 dhaiwata; 7 pachama Circular akasha-region a triangle inside the akasha-region circular lunar region inside the triangle Akasha-region; white, transparent or smoke triangle; sky-blue or smoke lunar-region; white Ham, inside lunar region White Deity Ambara (Akasha) Ambara is white in Color; four-armed, holding a noose and a goad, and making the gestures of granting hoons and dispelling fear; seated on a white elephant Deity Sadashiva Sadashiva as Ardhanarishwara: The right half of the body (the Shiva aspect) is white, and the left half (the Shakti aspect) is golden; five-faced, three-eyed; ten-armed, holding a trident, a chisel (or an axe), a sword, the wajra, fire, the great snake, a bell, a goad and a noose, and making the gestures of dispelling fear; clad in tiger's skin power Shakini Shakini is shining white, or yellow in Color; five-faced, three-eyed, four-armed, holding a bow and arrow, noose and goad; or a noose, a goad and a book and making the attitude of janamudra; or a bow, a trident and a book and showing janamudra; or a noose, a trident, and a and showing janamudra; or two-armed, holding the Vajra and a staff; clad in yellow raiment or black raimeot; seated in a red lotus

In the pericarp

Color Akasha-beeja Color of Akasha-beeja Form of Akasha-beeja Concentration form of Ambara In the bindu of Ham Concentration form of Sadashiva Presiding divinity

Concentration of Shakini

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In Shakta Tantra this is called the Talu or Lalana Centre, in Taoism the Heavenly Pool. There are actually three chakras here. Located the Base of the Head centre, which serves as a bridge that allows the ascending chi of the spinal region to rise to the top of the head, the three chakras located along the Soft Palate (the roof of the mouth) mediates the descending Chi energy. LALANA Chakra (female energy of the tongue) Between visshuda and ajna there is a secret and sacred secondary chakra called Lalana. It is also known as talu chakra since it is said to be located in the area of the TALU region behind the uvula. Some ancient tantric texts advise to bring kundalini to this chakra before going beyond it. In the saubhagya-lakshmi upanishads (111, 6) the lalana chakra has twelve bright red petals. Other texts say it has 64 silvery white petals and a bright red pericarp called ghantika where the energy of the moon exudes its nectar (bramhi or bhumi). It gives the sadak a glimpse of emptiness or the great Void. It is said if the sadak reaches this center he will attain the 8 principal sidhis or powers. It is a dangerous center because the sadak may get stuck in this center while enjoying these powers and never reach selfrealization.

LALANA CHAKRA:

BINDU VISARGA: Bindu works in conjunction with Lanana, it is the chakra that produces Amrita (the nectar of immortality) and Lanana stores it and
distils it, to send it to Vishudhi chakra for its distribution throughout the body. Khechari mudra is known to stimulate this chakra.

AGNYA CHAKRA:

Description : The word Ajna means "command", in the sense of the Guru's command (spiritual guidance). The Tantric Ajna or Brow chakra has two petals, is
associated with the tattwa of Manas or Mind (not to be confused with the Manas-Chakra), which is beyond even the most subtle elements (although still part of embodied existence). It is said to be white in Color. More recently in Western occult and New Age thought the Ajna chakra has been identified with the "third eye" (eye of psychic vision), and other such concepts found in the original Tantrik system. This chakra is related to clairvoyance, mental power, confidence, sympathy and the investigation of veracity, as well as the inner glance. It influences the eyes and is the mindful mechanism of INTELLIGENCE. Its chief purpose is logic and to refine information received from the sense organs. It furthermore works with recollection and arrangement. An additional role is to leave back the limitation of time and space since it PROVIDES us superior insight. When strained, the mind becomes misty and reflection blueprints sprint in disorganized patterns, manufacturing pragmatic assessments in an exceedingly complicated way. When inactive, instinctive understanding may grow to be fruitless, and visual imperfections, nightmares, and headaches could be present. Aagneya Chakram which is located above the Vishuddhi 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.

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The Ajna chakra showing the two petals, the itara-linga with Hakini shakti in the center Although Tantra often refers to the Ajna Chakra as being located in the brow region, the implication is that this is its external manifestation, whereas the actual (the upraised conical object in the triangle), and the Pranava or Aum. position is in the middle of the brain behind the brows. I differ from this conventional explanation in positioning a front (descending) and an internal "Ajna" centre, as well as the back-of-the-head (ascending) centre. Tantric Terminology Vedic (late Upanishads) Puranic Position Petals number Ajna, Ajita-patra, Ajna-pura, Ajna-puri, Ajnamhuja, Ajnapankaja, Jnana-padma, Dwidala, Dwidalambuja, Dwidala-kamala, Dwipatra, Bhru-saroruha, Triweni-kamala, Netra-padma, Netra-patra, Bhru-mandala, Bhru-madhya, Bhru-madhyaga-padma, Bhru-madhya-chakra, Bhru-mula, Shiva-padma Ajna, Bhru chakra, Bhruyugamadhyabila, Baindawa-sthana, Dwidala Ajna, Dwidala, Trirasna Externally, eyebrow-region Two

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Color Matrikaletters In the pericarp on petals Color

White, lightning-like Two in number: Ham Ksham, arranged from right to left White, golden, variegated, shining Power Hakini Hakini is moon-white, white, a mixture of white-black-red, dark-blue, or red in Color; she has one, two, three, four, five or six laces; six faces of red Color; three-eyed; six-armed, holding a book, a skull, a drum, and a rudraksha rosary, and making the gestures of granting boons and of dispelling fear; holding a rudraksha rosary, a drum, a skull, a book, and a bow, and showing the mudra; holding a skull, a spear, and a shield, and making the gestures of granting boons and of dispelling fear; two-armed; clad in red raiment with the white upper garment; seated on a white lotus A triangle Itara-linga Color is indigo, violet and sometimes white or red A triangle Pranava (OM) [=AUM] in the triangle Moon-white Subtle manas (manas 2) (in bindu pitha) Nada (manas chakra) Shining white

Concentration form of Hakini

In the pericarp above Hakini Within the triangle Color Above Itara-linga Color Above pranawa-bindu Above Manas 2 Color

MANAS CHAKRA:
The Tantric Lower Forehead Centre, called the Manas ("Mind") Chakra, is said to have six petals, which although normally white assume the Colors of the senses when they operate (according to the Indian systems, in addition to the five physical senses, there is "mind" constitutes the sixth sense, which is not the same as Clairvoyance or "Sixth Sense"), and is black during sleep (unconsciousness). Despite the overlap, the Manas chakra is not the same as the Manas tattwa. It is associated with chitta, which represents consciousness or psyche in general, or even the subconscious and memory. It Lies between ajna and sahasrara within chitrini nadi that is inside shushumna nadi. it has 6 petals one for each of the five senses and the sixth for the sleep state. The Colors of the petals are related to the five elements. Yellow-earth smell White-water taste Red fire-form Grey air-touch White-again space sound Black-for sleep Manas chakra is the stronghold of consciousness where all modifications of the mind are immersed..

Tantric Terminology Vedic (late Upanishads) Puranic Position number Petals Color

Surya, Nada, Manas, Surya mandala Manas, Jnananetra Not Discussed Above bindu pitha which is just above the pranava-bindu in ajna Six Normally white, but then assume sense Colors (yellow, white, red, ash, and white) when senses operate, and become black in sleep Chitta
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In the pericarp

INDU CHAKRA:
In the Tantric system, the Forehead Chakra is called the Indu, Bhudhi or Chandra ("Moon"); it has sixteen petals, is white in Color, and corresponds to various virtuous spiritual states of consciousness such as mercy, gentleness, patience, non-attachment, etc. It is not the same as the Ajna chakra. Along with the Manas chakra it represents one of the spiritual centers between the Ajna and the Crown.

Deities located in the Indu chakra: Parashiva (seated on a swan) and his shakti, Siddhakali

Tantric Terminology Vedic (late Upanishads) Puranic Position Petals number Color on petals Vrittis name

Chandra (chandra mandala), chandra mandala, kailasa, shakti, nadanta, soma indu, shitangshu mandala, sixteen-petalled anahata, shambhawa sthana kailasa, shakti, vidya-pada above manas sixteen, arranged from right to left moon-white sixteen in number, arranged from right to left 1 mercy; 2 gentleness; 3 patience; 4 non-attachment; 5 control; 6 excellent- qualities; 7 joyous mood; 8 deep spiritual love; 9 humility; 10 reflection; 11 restfulness; 12 seriousness; 13 effort; 14 controlled emotion; 15 magnanimity; 16 concentration a circular moon-region a nine-cornered region (within the moon-region) the isle of gems (within the nine-cornered region) Shamhhu-beeja (Ham) with sah in the form of a swan (within gems) Parashiva with his power Siddhakali) in the bindu of the Hang mantra Buddhi (intellective mind)

In the pericarp

Seat

NIRVANA CHAKRA:

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The Nirvana Centre is located at the top of the head, above the ears. The Nirvana, the Parabrahma (Supreme Godhead) or the Bodhini (Awakened Consciousness) Chakra, among other terms; in Tibetan Buddhism it is termed the wheel of great bliss and associated with the Swabhavakaya or Absolute SelfNature; and in Taoism it is referred to as poetically as the One Hundred Meetings (Bai Hui), Kun Lun Mountain (the highest peak of heaven), or more pragmatically the back-of-the-crown point. This is the centre through which one connects to spiritual dimensions and planes of consciousness beyond and above the seperate individual self. Through it one receives revelations from higher planes of existence. Such revelations are the basis of genius, higher intuition, and genuine (as opposed to false lower emotional) religious experiences. Now, there is some confusion regarding the precise nature of this chakra, due to once again the fact that several different chakras are confused here. It should be noted that the Crown point does not correspond to the true Sahasrara chakra, as this is located some distance above the top of the head. Rather, it corresponds to a sort of secondary Sahasrara, which can be called the Nirvana Chakra, and which is represented as having one hundred rather than one the Sahasrara's traditional one thousand petals. In the Tibetan schema, the crown chakara however has only thirty-two spokes or petals, while the Theosophist Leadbeater describes it as having twelve primary and 960 secondary petals. It may well be taht there are several different chakras here, occuptying the same point in space.. Another name for the Nirvana chakra is the Brahmarandha chakra. At death, the spirit leaves the body through a tiny hole at the top of the head, called in Indian thought the Brahmarandha. It is suggested that when the Crown Centre is open, one is automatically drawn to mystical or occult teachings. Spirituality is spontaneous and is defined through unique individual experience - an inner knowing or gnosis - rather than external dogma or religion. One may also see auras and receive guidance from higher forces, or there may be a visionary or creative Imagination, or an awareness of and identification with an enduring cosmic order, or a sense of joyful awe and wonder at the cosmos, or a sponataneous inner understanding of Universal Truths and a sense of purpose and meaning in existence. Conversely when this centre is blocked on the other hand, all sense of the spiritual and the creative is blocked as well (because all these things come ultimately from above), and the person will tend to have a very narrow, limited consciousness. They may be an absolute materialist, or, even worse, belong to some fundamentalist religion or ideology, or they may simply have no sense of, or interest in, realities beyond the mundane, or beyond what they can understand.

Tantric Terminology Vedic (late Upanishads) Puranic Position Petals Seat number Color

Nirvana, Brahmarandra (chakra), Bodhini (chakra), Bodhana, Rodhini, Chitkalashakti (chakra), Shatapatra chakra, Shatadala chakra, Kala chakra, Dwadashanta Nirvana, Brahmarandhra (chakra), Parabrahma chakra, Dwadashanta, Shirshantargata mandala Brahmarandhra, Rodhini, Shanta, Shantipada, Dwadashanta, Dwadashanta-pada, Dwadashanta sarasija, Brahmarandhra pankaja At the upper terminal point of Chitrini, within the cranium 100 Shining white Dhi (concentrative mind) and Aham (I-ness) Sushumna terminates in talu-rnula (upper end of palatine region), also called brahmarandhra and
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dwadashanta, which is the topmost point within the cranium. This end-point of sushumna is marked by Nirvana chakra, also called brahmarandhra and dwadashanta chakra. Vajra, Chitrini and Brahma nadi also terminate at the upper end of sushumna

GURU CHAKRA:

The Guru Chakra is a less well known chakra situated between the "lower" (Nirvana) and "higher" (Sahasrara) "crown chakras" It is likely that there are a number of such chakras situated above the top of the head.

Terminology Tantric Position Petals Mantraletters Color on petals Color

Dwadasharna Sarasiruha or padma, Dwadashadala saroja or padma, Dwadashapatraka, Urdhwamukha padma, Shukla abja, Guru-pada padma, Guru-pura, Guru-sthana, Guru-pada, Brahma chakra, Soma mandala in void region, situated supracranially

number Twelve; arranged from right to left White Twelve in number; Ha Sa Ksha Yum Sa Ha Ksha Ma La Va Ra Yim (Guru-mantra), arranged from right to left White A circular moon-region A triangle (within the moon-region) The jewelled altar of whitish-red luster with nada below and bindu above (inside the triangle) or Aim (inside the triangle) Ham-sah seat (within the bindu) jewelled footstools (on the ham-sah seat) Guru's lotus-like feet (on the jewelled footstools)

In the Pericarp

Guru is moon-white, or like pure crystal in Color; two-eyed, or three-eyed; two-armed, making the guestures of Concentration form of granting boons and dispelling fear, or holding a book and showing abhaya mudra; dressed in white rainment; in lotus, Guru auspicious, or hero posture; his power (shakti) is seated on his left thigh, and holds with her left hand a blue lotus; she is red in Color

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SAHASRARA CHAKRA:

Description : Finally there is a seventh chakra called Sahasrara Chakra (crown shell). This is the center of bliss. The individual mind or consciousness is
kept in continuous touch with all types of information from the external cosmos and the understated dimensions of spiritual power. This chakra is allied to the entire universe in a number of WAYS. When balanced, this chakra amplifies the capacity to be aware of things with a wider perception.?If malfunctioning, despair, isolation, failure to gain knowledge and be present. When out of balance, gloominess is spread in excess over the entire human structure. Feelings of estrangement and hopelessness, a burden sliding down that makes us undergo lethargic mood swings, fatigue and boredom can arise. This chakra unswervingly influences the privileged part of the I thought. Described as Color golden and in some books appears as a mix of Colors. It is associated with the pineal gland and with Saturn, (or in modern times the Sun). Located at the top of the head It consists of 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.

SAHASRARA Sahasrara, Sahasrara padma, Sahasrara mahapadma, Sahasrara ambuja, Sahasrara saroruha, Sahasradala, Sahasradala padma, Pankaja, or Kamala, Sahasrachchada panikaja, Sahasrabja, Sahasrapatra, Sahasradala Adhomukha padma, Adhomukha mahapadma, Vyomambhoja, Vyoma, Shiras padma, Amlana padma (or parikaja), Dashashatadala padma, Shuddha padma Sahasrara, Sahasradala, Sahasrara kamala (pankaja, or padma), Kapalasamputa, Akasha chakra Sahasrara, Sahasradala, Sahasrara kamala (parikaja, or padma), Sahasrapatra, Sahasrabarna padma, Shantyatita, Shantyatita pada, Parama In void-region, as the upper part of the guru chakra number Color Matrikaletters Pericarp Color In the pericarp (see diagram below) on petals Color 1000, arranged from right to left, in 20 layers, each containing 50, and the arrangement of the petals gives the appearance of the sahasrara as bell-shaped White, red, yellow, golden, changing Colors of white, red, yellow, black and green 50 in number in each layer: Aum to L(rh)am or Ksham, arranged from right to left Petal-Color, or normal Color Golden The circular moon-region The luminous triangle (inside the moon-region) Ama-kala (inside the triangle) Ama or Kama-kala is subtle, shining in Color and crescent-shaped (in one-half coil)
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Tantric Terminology Vedic (late Upanishads) Puranic Position Petals

Nirvana-kala (inside ama-kala) Nirvana-kala is very subtle, shining red in Color, and crescent-shaped (in one-half coil) Nirodhika-fire (within nirvana-kala) Nirvana shakti (inside nirvana-kala) Nirvana shakti is extremely subtle, and shining red in Color Void (inside the triangle) Void is in the form of a circle and is the centre of Supreme Bindu Visarga; its first point is just beyond ama-kala, and the second point is just below Supreme Bindu Divine Sharikhini who is above the second point of Visarga, and extends from Supreme Bindu, passing through Supreme Nada, Shakti principle to Sakala Shiva in coils, and then is absorbed into Parama Shiva [the Absolute]

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BINDU:
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In my opinion there exists another centre not classified as a Chakra, which means "point" exists beyond the Sahasrara which is connected from the Bindu
Kshetram. However, it is different from Bindu Visarga. In the upper sahasrara chakra, it is a center of infinitely concentrated energy, the fountainhead from which your entire subtle energy system springs. Which is represented as the a DOT in Sri Chakra. The Bindu represents the initial pushing forth of massive or ghanIbhUtA Shakti, with the potentiality of the universe within itself. It is spoken of as three to indicate the three stresses when the unified non-dual ShivaShakti seem to separate into two aspects Prakasha (the Aham or I consciousness) and Vimarsha (the idam or this-consciousness). The great Bindu, the threefold stress of the externalizing or creative Shakti is indeed the divine mother Mahatripurasundari. The majority opinion seems to be that above the Crown or Nirvana Chakra are not one but several higher centres, which, like the inner mid-line centres, are not a part of the regular microcosmic orbit. Sri Aurobindo mentions only one, the Sahasrara. Shyam Sundar Goswami [Laya Yoga] refers to two: the Guru Chakra, white in Color and possessing twelve petals, and the Sahasrara or Sahsradala Chakra, with a thousand petals, of golden or variable Color. In the Radha Soami system however there are five higher chakras, the first being the Crown or Sahasrara centre, and each corresponding to a particular heaven region and inner or yogic sound (nada or shabda). Ann Ree Colton speaks of five chakras above the Crown centre. Whatever the number, all agree that these higher chakras represent varying degrees of transpersonal or higher spiritual Intuitive Divine Consciousness. Barbara Brennan refers to the highest point in this central chakra line the ID point or individuation point; located about a metre above the head, it represents our first individuation out of the void or unmanifest Godhead [Light Emerging, p.289]. This would be the same as Ann Ree Colton's "Eternal Sustaining Atom" or "Atma" located above the head as far as the arms can reach, and which constitutes the highest sphere of spiritual consciousness. This is region of the superconscious principle and demiurgic hierarchie

Explanation:
The wind which traverses these 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 called as ten winds (Dasa vayu). These ten winds keep penetrating and flow ing 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 (Advaita) 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 rema ins under the maya (illusion) experiencing moments of happiness and sorrow. That Sahasraram is Param Jyoti (divine flame), that is Oordhva Kundali (U pper 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 rea ched, 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 fe eling (I am Brahmam/I am Shiva). But sadly almost all humans keep their souls at the Adho Kundali (Lower Kundalini) levels and li ke 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 oc ean 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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This is a humble attempt to consolidate the teachings of Masters & Scriptures to present Tantra in its pristine purity to sincere seekers. All the paths lead to the same Truth & yet knowing that we waste a tremendous amount of valuable time and energy trying to prove that one is "superior" to the other, rather than using that time and energy to practice the path for which we so strongly profess to prefer Let each path celebrate its unique beauty and perspective Om Tat Sat

A Composition.. In dedication to my Guru.. Sri Amritananda Nath Saraswathi..

Reference:
Layayoga - an Advanced Method of Concentration by Shyam Sundar Goswami. The Serpent Power by Arthur Avalon. http://www.goaayurvedic.com http://www.yoganirvana.com http://www.kepher.net

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