The Chakras and the 7 Planes of Existence Every one of the centers that are called Chakras corresponds to an area of the body, certain behavioural characteristics and a stage of spiritual growth. Chakras represent specific psychophysical energies that are activated one by one through the breath along with the flow of the elements throughout daily life. Aroused by the practices of Tantra Yoga, the dormant spiritual Kundalini energy can be made to leave the first chakra and pierce the chakras above, causing various spiritual experiences to occur. Each of the seven chakras represents a definite set of desires that correspond to a particular element (up to the fifth chakra). While desires should not be cultivated, they should be fulfilled if they are found to be really present instead of artificial. Otherwise one will be inevitably drawn back to them. The understanding of the seven chakras offers a way to balance ones desires and lead a more happy and spiritual life along personal destiny. In Kundalini yoga or Lava yoga, a large set of techniques is used to concentrate all life force in the Sushumna Nadi and rise the coiled Kundalini energy through all seven chakras towards the seventh chakra. In this way, the divine mother Shakti, in the form of Kundalini, can find union with her beloved, the Supreme Shiva, who resides in eternal bliss at the top of the skull. Thus, one can move beyond the elements and achieve the non-dual consciousness that bring liberation from the ever changing world of illusion. Leela: States of the Chakras Our existence is not only on one level, but on many levels (lokas) at the same time. Each of the 72 squares of the Leela (game board) represents an aspect of human consciousness or inner state of being which ± when explained and understood in the light of the chakras (the subtle energies of transformation)±will lead to great insight and progress on the path towards spirituality. It discusses 9 mental attitudes related to each one of the 7 chakras. Leela, the divine game, is played out on 8 Lokas (the Sanskrit term loka refers to a division of the universe, a plane of existence, or level of being). Seven Lokas are connected with the seven major chakras, through which an individual must pass before reaching the 8th plane, which is beyond all planes, the level of Cosmic Consciousness, the essence of pure being and bliss; nirvana. The basic knowledge of the chakras and their particular characteristics enables us to determine where we are vibrating at any given moment. Each loka is a state of being in the process of inner growth. An overview of all these states can be found on the individual chakra page(s).
First Chakra Translation: Location: Element: Color:
(Muladhara) Basic Support Chakra (Tail Chakra) Perineum, below the genitals and above the anus inside the coccyx, the pelvic plexus, base of the spine, the first three vertebrae Earth Yellow
Aspects: Security Ruling Planet: Mars Deity: Brahma Behavioral A predominant desire for security in the form of a job or shelter + characteristics: Greed is the main problem (direction of spin) Associated Age: A child of 1-7 years old Leela (states of being in the chakras) 1. Genesis (Janma) 2. Illusion (Maya) 3. Anger (Krodh) 4. Greed (Lobh) 5. Physical Plane (Bhu Loka) 6. Delusion (Moha) 7. Conceit (Mada) 8. Avarice (Matsar) 9. Sensual Plane (Kama Loka)
Second Chakra Translation: Location: Element: Color: Aspects: Ruling Planet: Deity: Behavioral characteristics: Associated Age:
(Svadhisthana Ch.) Dwelling Place of the Self (Genital Chakra) Genital region, hypogastric plexus Water Transparent Blue Procreation, family, fantasy, creativity, sensuality Mercury Vishnu Trying to establish his/her identity to attract the opposite sex. + Fantasies and moods create a constantly changing behaviour. (direction of spin) A person of 8-14 years old
Leela (states of being in the chakras) 10. Purification (Tapah) 11. Entertainment (Gandharvas) 12. Envy (Eirsha) 13. Nullity (Antariksha) 14. Astral Plane (Bhuvar Loka) 15. Plane of Fantasy (Naga Loka) 16. Jealousy (Dwesh) 17. Mercy (Daya) 18. Plane of Joy (Harsha Loka)
Third Chakra Translation: Location: Element: Color: Aspects: Ruling Planet: Deity: Behavioral characteristics: Associated Age:
(Manipura Chakra) City of Gems (Navel Chakra) The part of the vertebral column corresponding to the navel region. Fire Orange - Red Vision, Form, Color, Ego Sun Braddha Rudra A desire for identification, recognition, power & better households. Ego is the main problem. (direction of spin) A person 14-21 years old
Leela (states of being in the chakras) 19. Plane of Karma (Karma Loka) 20. Charity (Daan) 21. Atonement (Saman Paap) 22. Plane of Dharma (Dharma loka) 23.Celestial Plane (Swarga Loka) 24. Bad Company (Ku-Sang Loka) 25. Good Company (Su-Sang Loka) 26. Sorrow (Dukh) 27. Selfless Service (Parmarth)
Fourth Chakra Translation: Location:
(Anahata Chakra) UnStruck Chakra (Heart Chakra) The heart region of the vertebral column, the cardiac plexus. (Main connector of the chakras. Do not block on this one) Element: Air Color: Smokey green Aspects: Balance Ruling Planet: Venus Deity: Ishana Rudra Shiva Behavioral Devotion and self confidence are the motivating forces. One strives to achieve balance on all levels. Selfless service is the key, often awakened by mother / father hood + characteristics: (direction of spin) N/A Associated Age: A person 21-28 years old Leela (states of being in the chakras) 28. Apt Religion (Sudharma) 29. Irreligiosity (Adharma)
30. Good Tendencies (Uttam Gati) 31. Plane of Sanctity (Yaksha Loka) 32. Plane of Balance (Maha Loka) 33.Plane of Fragrance (Gandha Loka) 34.Plane of Taste (Rasa Loka) 35.Purgatory (Narka Loka) 36.Clarity of Consciousness (Swatch) ATTENTION! IMPORTANT! ABOVE ONE IS THE KEY TO ALL BALANCES.
Fifth Chakra Translation: Location:
(Vishudda Chakra) Pure Chakra (Throat Chakra) Neck region, throat, carotid plexus, the cervical part of the spine column that corresponds to the neck Element: Akasha Color: Smokey Purple Aspects: Knowledge Ruling Planet: Jupiter Deity: Panchavakstra Shiva Behavioral Simple living and high thinking /un-knotted by true spiritual knowledge. + characteristics: The main problem is negative intellect. (direction of spin) Associated Age: A person of 28-35 years old Leela (states of being in the chakras) 37.Right Knowledge (Gyana) 38.Plane of Prana (Prana Loka) 39.Plane of Apana (Apana Loka) 40.Plane of Vyana (Vyana Loka) 41.Human Plane (Jaga Loka) 42.Plane of Fire (Agnih Loka) 43.Birth of Man (Manushya Janma) 44.Ignorance (Avidya) 45.Right Knowledge (Suvidya)
Sixth Chakra Translation: Location: Element: Color:
(Anja Chakra) Command Chakra (Third Eye Chakra) Medulla plexus, pineal plexus, point between the eyebrows. Mahatattva, in which all elements are present in pure essence. ?? isn¶t that Akasha? Or the void? Transparent White Aspects: Self-realization
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Saturn Ardhanarishvara The stage of the true yogi; all external & internal changes cease to pose problems. All duality ceases; like the left and right side of our brain. Solar & Lunar duality cease to exist + There is no observed, and no observer. ±(?) (direction of spin) None
Leela (states of being in the chakras) 46.Conscious (Vivek) 47.Plane of Neutrality (Saraswati) 48.Solar Plane (Yamuna) 49.Lunar Plane (Ganga) 50.Plane of Austerity (Tapah Loka) 51.Earth (Prithvi) 52.Plane of Violence (Himsa Loka) 53.Liquid Plane (Jala Loka) 54.Spiritual Devotion (Bhakti Loka) *The Sixth Chakra is one of the Chakras of Higher Consciousness (3 aspects of consciousness: knowing, feeling and doing) /// Truth, beauty and goodness/////
Seventh Chakra (Sahasrara Chakra) Translation: Thousand-petaled Chakra (Crown Chakra) Location: Top of the Cranium, cerebral plexus. Element: None Color: None Aspects: None Ruling Planet: Ketu Deity: The Guru within Behavioral Non-dual consciousness. characteristics: (direction of spin) Associated Age: None Leela (states of being in the chakras) 55. Egotism (Ahamkara) 56. Plane of Primal Vibrations (Omkar) 57. Gaseous Plane (Vayu Loka) 58. Plane of Radiation (Teja Loka) 59. Plane of Reality (Satya Loka) 60.Positive Intellect (Subuddhi) 61.Negative Intellect (Durbuddhi) 62. Happiness (Sukh) 63. Tamas
BEYOND THE CHAKRAS 64. Phenomenal Plane (Prakriti Loka) 65. Plane of Inner Space (Uranta Loka) 66. Plane of Bliss (Anand Loka) 67. Plane of Cosmic Good (Rudra Loka) 68. Cosmic Consciousness (Vaikuntha Loka) 69.Absolute Plane (Brahma Loka) 70. Satoguna 71. Rajoguna 72. Tamoguna *The Seventh Chakra and the Soma Chakra (below) belong to the Chakras of Higher Consciousness*
Sub-Chakra of the Seventh Chakra (Soma Chakra) Between 6th and 7th Chakra) Translation: Nectar Chakra Location: Above the Ajna Chakra and within the Sahasrara or 7th Chakra; above the 3rd eye in the centre of the forehead. Element: None Color: None Aspects: None Ruling Planet: Rahu Deity: Kameshvara and Kameshvari Behavioral Bliss characteristics: (direction of spin) Associated Age: None
