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Line 73: − − ===Other chakras=== − − '''Hridhiya''' chakra (also known as ''hrid chakra'') is measured from centre of Anahata chakra, two fingers to the left and continue with two finger down, whereby the heart beat can be felt.<ref name="secrets of chakras">{{cite web|author=Master Murugan, Chillayah|publisher=Silambam|title=Varma Kalai and Secrets of Chakras |date=20 October 2012|url=http://www.silambam.asia|accessdate=31 May 2013}}</ref> '''Talu''' chakra is located at behind of Reticular Formation at Fourth Ventrical before beginning of spinal cord.<ref name="secrets of chakras"/> There are said to be 21 minor chakras which are reflected points of the major chakras.<ref>Cross, J. R. ''Acupressure and Reflextherapy in the Treatment of Medical Conditions''. Elsevier Health Sciences, 2001, p. 12.</ref> These 21 are further grouped into ten bilateral minor chakras that correspond to the foot, hand, knee, elbow, groin, clavicle, navel, shoulder and ear. The spleen may also be listed by some authorities as a location for a minor chakra. − − ====Secret chakras==== − − There are said to be three chakras that are beyond the physical and spiritual. They are called '''Golata''', '''Lalata''', and '''Lalana''' and "located on the [[Palatine uvula|uvula]] at the back of the throat, above the Ajna chakra, and within the soft upper palate".<ref>Svoboda, Robert. ''Aghora II: Kundalini'', p. 71.</ref> According to Robert Svoboda they defy description in the sense of the above seven and can only be experienced once Kundalini has fully awakened. − − ====Minor chakras below Muladhara==== − − There are said to be a series of seven chakras below Muladhara going down the leg,<ref>Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. ''Merging with Shiva: Hinduism's contemporary metaphysics'', p. 231.</ref> corresponding the base animal instincts, and to the Hindu underworld [[patala]]. From the top down they are: − − '''Atala''' — Located in the hips, it governs fear and lust. − − '''Vitala''' — Located in the thighs, it governs anger and resentment. − − '''Sutala''' — Located in the knees, it governs jealousy. − − '''Talatala''' — Translated as "under the bottom level", it is located in the calves and represents a state of prolonged confusion and instinctive wilfulness. − − '''Rasatala''' — Located in the ankles, it is the centre of selfishness and pure animal nature. − − '''Mahatala''' — Located in the feet, this is the dark realm 'without conscience', and inner blindness. − − '''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 of [[Naraka (Hinduism)|Naraka]], or hell.
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Muladhara (मूलाधार) or 'root chakra' is symbolized by a lotus with four petals and the colour red.
Muladhara (मूलाधार) or 'root chakra' is symbolized by a lotus with four petals and the colour red.
This centre is located at the base of the Vertebral column. In this chakra the energy manifests as enthusiasm or inertia.<ref name=":0">Lecture of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar http://www.artofliving.org/seven-centers-energy-chakras</ref>
This centre is located at the base of the Vertebral column. In this chakra the energy manifests as enthusiasm or inertia.<ref name=":0">Lecture of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar http://www.artofliving.org/seven-centers-energy-chakras</ref>When the Muladhara Chakra is activated, One experiences enthusiasm in life. When it is dormant, then one experiences dullness and inertia. One does not feel interested in anything.<ref name=":0" />
Mooladhara is really made up of two terms: "Moola" means the root or source, and "adhar" means the foundation. It is the very basic foundation of life. In the physical body, your energies need to be in the Mooladhara chakra to some extent. Otherwise, you cannot exist. If the Mooladhara chakra alone is dominant, food and sleep will be the predominant factors in your life.<ref name=":1">Lecture of Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev http://isha.sadhguru.org/blog/yoga-meditation/demystifying-yoga/the-seven-chakras-and-their-significance/</ref>
Mooladhara is really made up of two terms: "Moola" means the root or source, and "adhar" means the foundation. It is the very basic foundation of life. In the physical body, your energies need to be in the Mooladhara chakra to some extent. Otherwise, you cannot exist. If the Mooladhara chakra alone is dominant, food and sleep will be the predominant factors in your life.<ref name=":1">Lecture of Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev http://isha.sadhguru.org/blog/yoga-meditation/demystifying-yoga/the-seven-chakras-and-their-significance/</ref>
The Swadhisthana chakra is located just above the genital organs.
The Swadhisthana chakra is located just above the genital organs.
When the same life force energy comes to the second chakra (Swadhisthana), it manifests as sexual energy or creative or procreative energy.<ref name=":0" />
When the same life force energy comes to the second chakra (Swadhisthana), it manifests as sexual energy or creative or procreative energy.<ref name=":0" />When you are obsessed with sex, then you do not do anything creative. You forget about creativity entirely. When you are engaged in any creative activity, then lust does not trouble you.<ref name=":0" />
If this chakra alone is dominant, then you are a pleasure seeker. When this chakra is active, you enjoy the physical world in so many ways. If you look at a pleasure seeker, you will see that his life and his experience of life are just a little more intense compared with a person who is only about food and sleep.<ref name=":1" />
If this chakra alone is dominant, then you are a pleasure seeker. When this chakra is active, you enjoy the physical world in so many ways. If you look at a pleasure seeker, you will see that his life and his experience of life are just a little more intense compared with a person who is only about food and sleep.<ref name=":1" />
Vishuddhi literally means "filter" and is located in the area of your throat.<ref name=":1" />
Vishuddhi literally means "filter" and is located in the area of your throat.<ref name=":1" />
The same life energy rises to the Vishuddhi chakra and it symbolizes grief and gratefulness. When you feel grief, the throat chokes, and when you feel grateful also, the throat chokes.<ref name=":0" />
The same life energy rises to the Vishuddhi chakra and it symbolizes grief and gratefulness. When you feel grief, the throat chokes, and when you feel grateful also, the throat chokes.<ref name=":0" />When people feel hatred or fear or love, the sensation is felt in the heart region. When someone’s heart is broken, it means that the love has become sour and turned into hatred. When there is love, there is no fear. When there is fear, there is no love. At any point of time, only one of the three emotions takes the front position while the other two go in the background.<ref name=":0" />
===Agya===
===Agya===
Agya (Ajna) (आज्ञा) or 'third-eye chakra' is symbolised by a lotus with two petals It is at this point that the two side nadi Ida and Pingala are said to terminate and merge with the central channel Sushumna, signifying the end of duality. This chakra is located between your eyebrows
Agya (Ajna) (आज्ञा) or 'third-eye chakra' is symbolised by a lotus with two petals It is at this point that the two side nadi Ida and Pingala are said to terminate and merge with the central channel Sushumna, signifying the end of duality. This chakra is located between your eyebrows
The same energy manifests as anger and alertness. Anger, alertness, knowledge, and wisdom are all related to the third eye centre.<ref name=":0" />
The same energy manifests as anger and alertness. Anger, alertness, knowledge, and wisdom are all related to the third eye centre.<ref name=":0" /> Knowledge and awareness are depicted by the sixth ''Chakra''. The same point is also the seat of anger, and is also said to be the region of the mystical ''Third Eye''.<ref name=":0" />
If your energies move into this chakra, located between your eyebrows, you are intellectually enlightened. You have attained to a new balance and peace within you. The outside no longer disturbs you, but you are still experientially not liberated.<ref name=":1" />
If your energies move into this chakra, located between your eyebrows, you are intellectually enlightened. You have attained to a new balance and peace within you. The outside no longer disturbs you, but you are still experientially not liberated.<ref name=":1" />
It is for this reason that spiritual traditions have emphasized the significance of a guru's role in one's realization; guru literally means "dispeller of darkness." You can only jump into an abyss -- the depth of which you do not know -- if you have an absolutely insane heart, or if your trust in someone is so deep that you are willing to do anything in their presence. Most people, due to a lack of either of these two aspects, just get stuck in the Agna chakra. When this happens, peacefulness is the highest state they will know. It is only from this limitation that there has been so much talk about peace being the highest possibility. But for someone seeking their ultimate nature, peace is only the beginning; it is not the ultimate goal.
It is for this reason that spiritual traditions have emphasized the significance of a guru's role in one's realization; guru literally means "dispeller of darkness." You can only jump into an abyss -- the depth of which you do not know -- if you have an absolutely insane heart, or if your trust in someone is so deep that you are willing to do anything in their presence. Most people, due to a lack of either of these two aspects, just get stuck in the Agna chakra. When this happens, peacefulness is the highest state they will know. It is only from this limitation that there has been so much talk about peace being the highest possibility. But for someone seeking their ultimate nature, peace is only the beginning; it is not the ultimate goal.
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