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Description of the chakras

David Gordon White traces the modern popularity of

the seven chakra system toArthur Avalon'sThe

Serpent Power, which was Avalon's translation of a

late work, theSatcakranirupana.[8] Below is a

description of the seven chakras, with various

associations.

[edit]Sahasrara: The Crown Chakra

Sahasrara, which means 1000

petalled lotus, is generally considered

to be the chakra of pure

consciousness, within which there is

neither object nor subject. When the

female kundaliniShakti energy rises

to this point, it unites with the

maleShivaenergy, and a state of

liberatingsamadhiis attained.Symbolized by a lotus with one

thousand multi-coloured petals, it is

located either at the crown of the

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head, or above the crown of the head.

Sahasrara is represented by the

colour white and it involves suchissues as inner wisdom and the death

of the body.

Its role may be envisioned somewhatsimilarly to that of the pituitary gland,which secretes hormones to

communicate to the rest of theendocrine system and also connectsto the central nervous system viathe hypothalamus. According toauthor Gary Osborn, thethalamus isthought to have a key role in thephysical basis ofconsciousness andis the 'Bridal Chamber' mentioned inthe Gnostic scriptures. Sahasrara'sinner aspect deals with the releaseofkarma, physical action withmeditation, mental action withuniversal consciousness and unity,

and emotional action with"beingness."

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In Tibetan buddhism, the point at thecrown of the head is represented by awhite circle, with 32 downward

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pointing petals. It is of primaryimportance in the performanceofphowa, or consciousness

projection after death, in order toobtain rebirth in aPure Land. Withinthis chakra is contained the Whitedrop, or Bodhicitta, which is theessence of masculine energy.

[edit]Ajna: The Brow Chakra

Ajna is symbolized by a lotus with two

petals, and corresponds to the colors

violet, indigo or deep blue. It is at this

point that the two side nadis Ida and

Pingala are said to terminate and

merge with the central channel

Sushumna, signifying the end of

duality. The seed syllable for this

chakra is the syllable OM, and the

presiding deity isArdhanarishvara,

who is a half male, half female

Shiva/Shakti. The Shakti goddess of

Ajna is called Hakini.

Ajna (along withBindu), is known as

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the third eyechakra and is linked tothe pineal gland which may inform amodel of its envisioning. The pineal

gland is a light sensitive gland thatproduces thehormone melatonin which regulatessleep and waking up. Ajna's keyissues involve balancing the higherand lower selves and trusting innerguidance. Ajna's inner aspect relatesto the access of intuition. Mentally,

Ajna deals with visual consciousness.Emotionally, Ajna deals with clarity onan intuitive level.

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some[who?] believe that the pineal and

pituitary glands should be exchanged

in their relationship to the Crown andBrow chakras, based on thedescription in Arthur Avalon's bookonkundalinicalled Serpent Powerorempirical research.)

In Tibetan Buddhism, this point isactually the end of the centralchannel, since the central channelrises up from the sexual organ to thecrown of the head, and then curvesover the head and down to the third

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eye. While the central channelfinishes here, the two side channelscontinue down to the two nostrils.

[edit]Vishuddha: The Throat Chakra

Vishuddha (also Vishuddhi) is

depicted as a silver crescent within a

white circle, with 16 light or pale blue,

or turquoise petals. The seed mantra

is Ham, and the residing deity is

Panchavaktra shiva, with 5 heads and

4 arms, and the Shakti is Shakini.

Vishuddha may be understood asrelating to communication and growth

through expression. This chakra isparalleled to thethyroid, a gland thatis also in the throat and whichproducesthyroid hormone,responsible for growth andmaturation. Physically, Vishuddhagoverns communication, emotionally

it governs independence, mentally itgoverns fluent thought, and spiritually,it governs a sense of security.[36] InTibetan buddhism, this chakra is red,

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with 16 upward pointing petals. Itplays an important role in DreamYoga, the art oflucid dreaming.

[edit]Anahata: The Heart Chakra

Anahata, or Anahata-puri, or

padma-sundara is symbolised by a

circular flower with twelve green

petals. (See alsoheartmind.) Within it

is a yantra of two intersecting

triangles, forming ahexagram,

symbolising a union of the male and

female. The seed mantra is Yam, the

presiding deity is Ishana Rudra Shiva,

and the Shakti is Kakini.

Anahata is related to the thymus,located in the chest. The thymus is anelement of the immune system aswell as being part of the endocrinesystem. It is the site of maturation of

the T cells responsible for fending offdisease and may be adverselyaffected by stress. Anahata is relatedto the colours green or pink. Keyissues involving Anahata involve

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complex emotions, compassion,tenderness, unconditional love,equilibrium, rejection and well-being.

Physically Anahata governscirculation, emotionally it governsunconditional love for the self andothers, mentally it governs passion,and spiritually it governs devotion.

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In Tibetan Buddhism, this centre is

extremely important, as being thehome of the indestructible red/whitedrop, which carries ourconsciousness to our next lives. It isdescribed as being white, circular,with eight downward pointing petals,and the seed syllable Hum inside.

During mantra recitation in the lowertantras, a flame is imagined inside ofthe heart, from which the mantra ringsout. Within the higher tantras, thischakra is very important for realisingthe Clear Light.

[edit]Manipura: The Solar PlexusChakra

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Manipuraor manipuraka is

symbolized by a downward pointing

triangle with ten petals, along with thecolor yellow. The seed syllable is

Ram, and the presiding deity is

Braddha Rudra, with Lakini as the

Shakti.

Manipura is related to the metabolicand digestive systems. Manipura isbelieved to correspond toIslets ofLangerhans,

[38]which are groups of

cells in the pancreas, as well as theouteradrenal glands and the adrenalcortex. These play a valuable role

indigestion, the conversion of foodmatter into energy for the body. Thecolour that corresponds to Manipurais yellow. Key issues governed byManipura are issues of personalpower, fear, anxiety, opinion-formation, introversion, and transitionfrom simple or base emotions tocomplex. Physically, Manipuragoverns digestion, mentally it governspersonal power, emotionally it

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governs expansiveness, andspiritually, all matters of growth.

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[edit]Swadhisthana: The Sacral ChakraSwadhisthana, Svadisthana or

adhishthana is symbolized by a white

lotus within which is a crescent moon,

with six vermillion, or orange petals.

The seed mantra is Vam, and thepresiding deity is Brahma, with the

Shakti being Rakini (or Chakini). The

animal associated is the crocodile

ofVaruna.

The Sacral Chakra is located inthe sacrum(hence the name) and isconsidered to correspond to thetestes or the ovaries that produce thevarioussex hormonesinvolved inthe reproductive cycle. Swadisthanais also considered to be related to,

more generally, the genitourinarysystem and the adrenals. The keyissues involving Swadisthana arerelationships, violence, addictions,basic emotional needs, and pleasure.

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Physically, Swadisthana governsreproduction, mentally it governscreativity, emotionally it governs joy,

and spiritually it governsenthusiasm.

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[edit]Muladhara: The Root Chakra

Muladhara orroot chakra is

symbolized by a lotus with four petals

and the color red. This center is

located at the base of thespine in

the coccygeal region. It is said to

relate to thegonadsand theadrenal

medulla, responsible for the fight-or-

flight responsewhen survival is underthreat.

Muladhara is related to instinct,security, survival and also to basichuman potentiality. Physically,Muladhara governs sexuality,

mentally it governs stability,emotionally it governs sensuality, andspiritually it governs a sense ofsecurity.

[41]Muladhara has a relation

to the sense of smell.[42]

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This chakra is where the three mainnadisseparate and begin theirupward movement.

Dormant Kundalini rests here,wrapped three and a half timesaround the black Svayambhu linga,the lowest of three obstructions to herfull rising (also known as knots orgranthis).

[43]It is the seat of the red

bindu, the female drop (which inTibetan vajrayana is located at thenavel chakra).

[clarification needed]

The seed syllable is Lam(pronounced lum), the deityisGanesh,

[citation needed]and the Shakti

isDakini.[44]

The associated animal is

the elephant.[45]

[edit]Lower chakras

There are said to be a series of seven chakras

below muladhara going down the

leg,[46]

corresponding the base animal instincts, and

to the Hindu underworldpatala. They are called

atala, vitala, sutala, talatala, rasatala, mahatala and

patala.

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[edit]Atala

This chakra is located in the hips, it governs fear and

lust. The opposing attribute to balance this chakra isgoverned by the right to be sexual.

[edit]Vitala

Located in the thighs, it governs anger and

resentment. The opposing attribute to balance this

chakra is forgiveness.

[edit]Sutala

Located in the knees, it governs jealousy. The

opposing attribute to balance this chakra is the right

to be self-confident.

[edit]Talatala

Translated as 'under the bottom level', it is located in

the calves, and it is a state of prolonged confusion

and instinctive wilfulness. The opposing attribute to

balance this chakra is the right to be conscious.

[edit]Rasatala

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Located in the ankles, it is the centre of selfishness

and pure animal nature. The opposing attribute to

balance this chakra is the right to be charitable.

[edit]Mahatala

Located in the feet, this is the dark realm 'without

conscience', and inner blindness. The opposing

attribute to balance this chakra is the right to be

expansive and unimpeded.

[edit]Patala

Located in the soles of the feet, this is the realm of

malice, murder, torture and hatred, and in Hindu

mythology it borders on the realm ofNaraka, or Hell.

The opposing attribute to balance this chakra is the

right to be empathetic and understanding.

[edit]Others

There are said to be 21 minor chakras which are

reflected points of the major chakras.[47]

These 21

are further grouped into 10 bilateral minor chakras

that correspond to the foot, hand, knee, elbow,

groin, clavicular, navel, shoulder and ear. The

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spleen may also be classified as a minor chakra by

some authorities despite not having an associated

coupled minor chakra.