There are six important Chakras: Muladhara, Svadhisthana, Manipura, Anahata, Vishuddha, and Ajna. Sahasrara is the chief Chakra. It is in the head. These 7 Chakras correspond to the Lokas (Bhuh, Bhuvah, Svah, Maha, Jana, Tapa, and Satya Lokas).
Kundalini is known as the supreme power, in the form of a coiled serpent, residing in Muladhara Chakra.All spiritual seekers make efforts in the form of meditation and prayer as well as in development of virtues like truth, non-violence. These people are in best spot to awaken this serpent-power and make it to pass through all the Chakras from Svadhishthana to Sahasra. The Sahasra is the seat of Lord Shiva. Kundalini is conceived as a goddess, when it rises and moves and it unites itself with the Supreme Being (Lord Shiva) in the sahasra chakra. Then the aspirant becomes engrossed in deep meditation and infinite bliss.
When Kundalini is awakened it passes on from Muladhara to Sahasra through all the Chakras. At every centre to which the Yogi directs the Kundalini, he experiences a special form of bliss. He enjoys the Supreme Bliss when Kundalini is taken to Sahasrara Chakra.
Each Chakra has a particular number of petals with a Sanskrit alphabet on each petal. The vibration that is produced at each petal is represented by the corresponding Sanskrit letter. Every letter denotes the Mantra of godess Kundalini. The number of petals of the lotuses varies. Muladhara, Svadhishthana, Manipura, Anahata, Vishuddha and Ajna Chakras have 4, 6, 10, 12, 16, and 2 petals respectively. The number of petals in each Chakra is determined by the number and position of the Yoga Nadis around the Chakra.From each Chakra a particular number of Yoga Nadis crop up. The Chakra gives the appearance of a lotus with the Nadis as its petals. The sound produced by the vibrations of the Yoga Nadis is represented by the corresponding Sanskrit letter. Muladhara to Vishuddha are the centres of Pancha Bhutas (five elements): earth, water, fire, air and ether. Each chakra is characterized by an element. when the ancient Indian saints talked about earth, water, fire, air and ether, they were not talking about earth that you can run your hands through, or actual water that you drink;
It represents the earth, which signifies solid and concrete;
water, the principle of anything which as a liquid aspect to it;
fire, the principle is heat, anything which produces heat automatically;
air, the gaseous in nature;
and finally, ether which belongs to entire electromagnetic spectrum
Each one of us represents a microcosm, or a little being inside ourselves. We have within us these very elements. Please check the below the chart for the elements and attributes associated with each chakra.
| chakras | Muladhara | Swadhishthana | Manipura | Anahata | Vishuddha | Ajna | Sahasra |
| Location or Position | The root of reproductory organ and anus. At the base of spinal column | The origin of the reproductory organ. | Navel or Nabhi | Heart | At the base of the throat | At the space between the two eyebrows | Brain |
| Petals or number of Yoga Nadis | 4 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 1000 |
| Mandala or the region of Tattva | Region of the Earth | Region of the water | Region of Fire | Region of Air | Region of Ether | Region of Mind | MIND |
| Colour of Tattvas | RED | ORANGE | YELLOW | green | Blue | voilet | Crystal or white |
| Function of Tattva | smell | taste | Sight | touch | hearing | Mind | MIND |
| Goddess | Dakini | Rakini | Lakini | Kakini | Shakini | Hakini | LORD SHIVA |
| Deva or GOD | Prithvi | Varuna | Agni | Vayu | Akasa | Manas | LORD SHIVA |
| Bija MANTRA | LAM | VAM | RAM | YAM | HAM | OM | SILENCE |
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1st Chakra (Root): RED
Organs: physical body support; base of spine; legs, bones, feet, rectum, and the immune system. Gemstone: Red Jasper
2nd Chakra (Navel/Spleen): ORANGE
Organs: Sexual organs, large intestine, lower vertebrae (lumbar/coccyx), pelvis, appendix, bladder, and hip area. Gemstone: Carnelian
3rd Chakra (Solar Plexus): YELLOW
Organs: Abdomen, stomach, upper intestines, liver, gall bladder, kidneys, pancreas, adrenal glands, spleen, and middle spine (thoracic vertebrae).Gemstone: Amber
4th Chakra (Heart): GREEN
Organs: heart and circulatory system, lungs, shoulders and arms, ribs/breasts, diaphragm, and the thymus gland.Gemstone: Green Quartz
5th Chakra (throat): BLUE
Organs: throat, thyroid, trachea, neck vertebrae (cervical), mouth, teeth and gums, esophagus, parathyroid and hypothalamus.Gemstone: Lapis Lazuli
6th Chakra (Brow): INDIGO/PURPLE
Organs: Brain, nervous system, eyes, ears, nose, pineal gland, and the pituitary gland.Gemstone: Amethyst
7th Chakra (Crown): WHITE/GOLD
Organs: Muscular system, skeletal system and skin.Gemstone: small quartz crystal
1. Keep your chakra crystals always together so that you don’t lose them .Its better when they are together in a pouch or purse.
2. Choose a time when you would be least disturbed. It is better to have well ventilated room.You shouldn’t be disturbed during the process.
3. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. Keep your shoes off. Lay down on the floor or lay down on your bed.
4. Place the RED stone on place where your legs join the trunk portion.
6. Place the ORANGE stone on your abdomen (2 inches below your navel).
7. Place the YELLOW stone over your belly button.
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8. Place the GREEN stone in the center of your chest where your heart rests.
9. Place the BLUE stone in the root of your throat.
10. Place the PURPLE stone in between your eyebrows.
11. Place the quartz crystal, point TOWARD the center or top of your head.
12. Close your eyes. Take few deep breaths.
13. Concentrate on each chakra starting with mooladhara chakra all the way till Sahasra chakra.
14. Repeat the Bija mantra for each chakra 10 times I,e
| Bija mantra for each chakra | Muladhara | Swadhishthana | Manipura | Anahata | Vishuddha | Ajna |
| Bija MANTRA | LAM | VAM | RAM | YAM | HAM | OM |
Notice that there is no mantra for sahasra chakra since remaining silent is the mantra for sahasra chakra.
14. If thoughts come into your head, let them come and go without any attachment. done, pick up the stones in REVERSE ORDER, starting with the quartz crystal, then the PURPLE stone, the BLUE stone, and so on.
16. Put your crystals into a salt bath for 1 hour. This means placing them gently in a bowl of warm water that has 1 teaspoon of sea salt in it. This cleanses them off. After an hour, pour off the salt water, wash them with fresh, warm water, dry them off and put them back into your pouch.
If you will do this 2-3 times a week, for a month, you’ll find you have more energy, your mind is clearer, sharper, more focused.
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