![]() Hindu God – Lord Shiva The Hindu Gods and Chakras In Hindu literature, it is known as “the supreme center of contact with God.” Here liberated ones abide in communion with the Self. It is from this chakra that all others emanate. Sahasrara: The Crown Chakra – located at the top of the head. Hindu God -Ardhanarishvara –an androgynous form of Hindu god Lord Shiva and Parvati, also known as Devi and Shaktiħ. ![]() Feelings associated with this chakra are spirituality, awareness, and sense of time. The mind, as the sense organ and action organ are associated with this chakra. Ajna: The Third Eye Chakra – located at front of the head in between eye brows. It is the source of our ability to communicate, and express creativity and individuality. Vishuddha: The Throat Chakra – located at the throat, over the larynx. Feelings associated with this location are love, compassion, emotional security, forgiveness and loving kindness. Anahata: The Heart Chakra – located at the center of the chest. It is here that instinctual emotion translates to more complex emotions. Feelings that are associated with this chakra, include, determination, self-acceptance and will power. It affects the lower back, digestive system, liver and gall bladder. Manipura: The Solar Plexus Chakra – located at the bottom of the breast bone. Other emotions, such as, anger, fear and hatred stem from this chakra. It affects sexual desires, attractions and the need to procreate. Swadhisthana: The Sacral Chakra – located below the navel. It is from here that our base instincts arise the need to survive or the fight or flight reflex. It affects your confidence, trust in life and self-esteem. Muladhara: The Root Chakra – located at base of the spine. “Kundalini yoga consists of active and passive asana-based kriyas, pranayama, and meditations which target the whole body system (nervous system, glands, mental faculties, and chakras) to develop awareness, consciousness and spiritual strength.” –Yogi Bhajanġ. ![]() ![]() Through meditation and Kundalini yoga, the energy can pass back up the spine until it reaches the top of the head (crown chakra), producing a mystical experience. The spiritual goal is to awaken and release the Kundalini in order to attain a greater consciousness and merge it with the Infinite consciousness of Brahman. The energy that becomes coiled in the base of the spine (root chakra) is called Kundalini. It is presumed that as Shakti flows from one chakra point to another it exhausts the body and soul. These vortexes of energy are originated from Brahman, according to Hindu beliefs. The concept of chakra was first mentioned in the ancient sacred Hindu text, The Vedas, but also plays an important role in Tibetan Buddhism.Ĭhakras are located along the spine and influence different nerve systems, organs and glands with their energy. In Hinduism, the continuous flow of energy throughout the chakras is referred to as “Shakti”. They consist of seven main energy centers found in the body and is associated with a variety of colors, symbols and Hindu gods. The word chakra is derived from Sanskrit, meaning “wheel”, or “circle of life”. Chakras, their colors and position on the body ![]()
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