
SAHASRARA CHAKRA
Sahasrara Chakra is the abode of Lord Siva.
This corresponds to Satya Loka. This is situated at the crown of the head. When Kundalini is united with Lord Siva at the
Sahasrara Chakra, the Yogi enjoys the Supreme Bliss, Parama Ananda. When Kundalini is taken to this centre, the Yogi attains
the superconscious state and the Highest Knowledge. He becomes a Brahmavidvarishtha or a full-blown Jnani.
The word Sahasradala-Padma denotes that
this Padma has 1000 petals. That is, one thousand Yoga Nadis emanate from this centre. There are different opinions about
the exact number of petals. It is quite sufficient if you know that innumerable Nadis proceed from this centre. As in the
case of other Chakras, the vibrations that are made by the Yoga Nadis are represented by the Sanskrit letters. All the 50
letters of the Sanskrit alphabet are repeated here again and again on all Yoga Nadis. This is a Sukshma centre. The corresponding
centre in the physical body is in the brain.
The term Shat-Chakras refers only to the chief
six Chakras, viz., Muladhara, Svadhishthana, Manipura, Anahata, Vishuddha and Ajna. Above all these we have Sahasrara Chakra.
This is the chief of all the Chakras. All the Chakras have their intimate connection with this centre. Hence this is not included
as one among the Shat-Chakras. This is situated above all the Chakras.
(AJNA CHAKRA)
Ajna Chakra is situated within
the Sushumna Nadi and its corresponding centre in the physical body is at the space between the two eye-brows. This is known
as Trikuti. The presiding deity, Paramasiva (Shambhu), is in the form of Hamsa. There is Goddess Hakini (Sakti}. Pranava xdvng
(Om) is the Bijakshara for this Chakra. This is the seat of the mind. There are two petals (Yoga Nadis) on each side of the
lotus (Chakra) and the vibrations of these Nadis are represented by the Sanskrit letters:xdvng (Ham) and (Ksham). This is
the Granthi Sthana (Rudra Granthi). The Chakra is of pure white colour or like that of the fullmoon (on the Purnima day).
Bindu, Nada and Sakti are in this Chakra. This Chakra corresponds to Tapo-Loka. The corresponding centre in the physical body
is at the Cavernous Plexus. He who concentrates at this centre destroys all the Karmas of the past lives. The benefits that
are derived by meditation on this Chakra cannot be described in words. The practitioner becomes a Jivanmukta (liberated man
while living). He acquires all the 8 major and 32 minor Siddhis. All Yogis and Jnanis too concentrate to this centre on the
Bijakshara, Pranava ! (OM). This is called Bhrumadya Drishti (gaze at the space between the two eye-brows)
(VISHUDDHA CHAKRA )
The concentration on the Tattva of this Chakra
is called Akasa Dharana. He who practises this Dharana will not perish even in Pralaya. He attains the highest success. He
gets the full knowledge of the four Vedas by meditating on this Chakra. He becomes a Trikala Jnani (who knows the past, the
present and the future).
(ANAHATA CHAKRA)
It is situated in the Sushumna Nadi (Sukshma
centre). It has control over the heart. It corresponds to the Cardiac Plexus in the physical body. This corresponds to Mahar
Loka. The Chakra is of deep red colour. Within this Chakra there is a hexagonal space of smoke or deep black colour or the
colour of collyrium (used for the eyes). This chakra is the centre of Vayu Mandal (region of air, Vayu Tattva). From here
15 Yoga Nadis emanate. The sound that is produced by each Nadi is represented by the following Sanskrit letters:kö K:ö g:ö
G:ö {ö c:ö Cö j:ö J:ö W:ö Xö Yö (kaü khaü gaü ghaü ïaü caü chaü jaü jhaü ¤aü ñaü and ñhaü). The Bijakshara y:ö (yaü), the
Bija of Vayu, is here. The presiding deity is Isha (Rudra) and Devata is Kakini. In the Muladhara Chakra there is Svayambhu
Linga and in Anahata Chakra we have Bana Linga. Kalpa Vriksha, which gives all the desired things, is here. Anahata sound,
the sound of Shabda Brahman, is heard at this centre. When you do Sirshasana for a long time, you can distinctly hear this
sound. Vayu Tattva is full of Sattva Guna. Vishnu Granthi is in this Sthana.
He who meditates on this Chakra has full control
over Vayu Tattva. He gets Bhuchari Siddhi, Khechari Siddhi, Kaya Siddhi, etc., (flying in air, entering the body of another).
He gets cosmic love and all other divine Sattvic qualities.
(MANIPURA CHAKRA)
Manipura is the third Chakra from the Muladhara.
It is located within the Sushumna Nadi, in the Nabhi Sthana (region of navel). This has its corresponding centre in the physical
body and has control over the liver, stomach, etc. This is a very important centre. From this Chakra emanate ten Yoga Nadis
which appear like the petals of a lotus. The vibrations that are produced by the Nadis are represented by the Sanskrit letters:Rö
Zö N:ö t:ö T:ö dö D:ö n:ö p:ö Pö (óaü óhaü õaü taü thaü daü dhaü naü paü and phaü). The Chakra is of the colour of dark clouds.
Within there is a space triangular in form. It is the Agni Mandala (region of fireAgni Tattva). The Bijakshara rö (raü), the
Bija of Agni, is here. The presiding deity is Vishnu and Goddess is Lakshmi. This Chakra corresponds to Svah or Svarga Loka
and to Solar Plexus in the physical body.
The Yogi who concentrates at this Chakra gets
Patala Siddhi, can acquire hidden treasures and will be free from all diseases. He has no fear at all from Agni (fire). Even
if he is thrown into the burning fire, he remains alive without fear of death., (Gheranda Samhita).
(SVADHISTHANA CHAKRA)
Is located within the Sushumna Nadi at the
root of the reproductory organ. This corresponds to Bhuvar Loka. This has control over the lower abdomen, kidneys, etc., in
the physical body. Jala Mandal (region of waterApa Tattva) is here. Within this Chakra there is a space like a crescent moon
or the form of a conch or Kunda flower. The presiding deity is Lord Brahma and Devata is Goddess Rakini. Bijakshara v:ö (vaü),
the Bija of Varuna, is in this Chakra. The colour of the Chakra is pure blood-like red or the colour of Sindura (vermilion).
From this centre six Yoga Nadis emanate, which appear like the petals of a lotus. The vibrations that are produced by the
Nadis are represented by the Sanskrit letters:b:ö B:ö m:ö y:ö rö l:ö (baü bhaü maü yaü raü and laü).
He who concentrates at this Chakra and meditates
on the Devata has no fear of water. He has perfect control over the water element. He gets many psychic powers, intuitional
knowledge and a perfect control over his senses. He has full knowledge of the astral entities. Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha,
Mada, Matsarya and other impure qualities are completely annihilated. The Yogi becomes the conqueror of death (Mrityunjaya).
(MULADHARA CHAKRA)
is located at the base of the spinal
column. It lies between the origin of the reproductory organ and the anus. It is just below the Kanda and the junction where
Ida, Pingala and Sushumna Nadis meet. Two fingers above the anus and about two fingers below the genitals, four fingers in
width is the space where the Muladhara Chakra is situated. This is the Adhara Chakra (support) as the other Chakras are above
this. Kundalini, which gives power and energy to all the Chakras, lies at this Chakra. Hence this, which is the support of
all is called Muladhara or Adhara Chakra.
From this Chakra four important Nadis emanate
which appear as petals of a lotus. The subtle vibrations that are made by each Nadi are represented by the Sanskrit letters:
v:ö S:ö \:ö and s:ö (vaü, ÷aü, ùaü, and saü.). The Yoni that is in the centre of this Chakra is called Kama and it is worshipped
by Siddhas. Here Kundalini lies dormant. Ganesa is the Devata of this Chakra. The seven underworlds: Atala, Vitala, Sutala,
Talatala, Rasatala, Mahatala and Patala Lokas are below this Chakra. This Chakra corresponds with Bhu Loka or Bhu-Mandal,
physical plane (region of earth). Bhuvah, Svah or Svarga, Maha, Jana, Tapa and Satya Lokas are above this Chakra. All the
underworlds refer to some minor Chakras in the limbs which are controlled by the Muladhara Chakra. That Yogi, who has penetrated
this Chakra through Prithvi Dharan, has conquered the Prithvi Tattva. He has no fear of death from earth. Prithvi is of yellow
colour. The golden Tripura (fire, sun and moon) is termed the Bija. It is also called the great energy (Param Tejas) which
rests on the Muladhara Chakra and which is known as Svayambhu Linga. Near this Linga is the golden region known as Kula and
the presiding deity is Dakini (Shakti). Brahma Granthi or the knot of Brahma is in this Chakra. Vishnu Granthi and Rudra Granthi
are in the Anahata and Ajna Chakras. l:ö (laü) is the Bija of Muladhara Chakra.
The wise Yogi, who concentrates and meditates
on the Muladhara Chakra, acquires the full knowledge of Kundalini and the means to awaken it. When Kundalini is awakened,
he gets Darduri Siddhi, the power to rise from the ground. He can control the breath, mind and semen. His Prana enters the
middle Brahma Nadi. All his sins are destroyed. He acquires knowledge of the past, present and future. He enjoys the natural
Bliss (Sahaja Ananda).
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