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Kundalini Meditation and Seven Chakras

Kundalini Meditation and Seven Chakras

by | Jun 10, 2017 | Meditation

Kundalini Meditation

The word Kundalini derived from Sanskrit language, which literally means coiled. According to Yoga scripture a serpent is coiled at the base of the spine. If we do surgery we cannot find serpent, it carries symbolic meaning. Kundalini Meditation is the process of awakening such dormant energy centers of our body by opening these seven chakras and generating kundalini shakti inside body.

Yoga scripture says at base of the spine (also called Muladhar Chakra) tremendous source of energy lies which is latent or not in awakening form.

Kundalini meditation is technique of awakening that hidden energy for the purpose of reaching spiritual enlightenmentor awakened stage. That energy is subtle and it can be transformed from base of the spine (Muladhar Chakra) to top of the head (Sahasrar Chakra) through spinal cord.

Methods can be different such as Yogasanas (Yogic postures), Pranayama (breathing practice), and Mantras (chanting). By purifying Chakras we can achieve health, happiness and creativity.

Kundalini Yoga asana helps to prepare for the kundalini meditation.

The 7 Chakras to know for Kundalini meditation

Ancient seers realized that human being carried a life force with them. They called them the centers of energy, the 7 Chakras. Chakra is a Sanskrit word that literally means ‘wheel’.

The life force that moves inside of us in spinning form. This spinning energy has 7 centers in our body, which starts from the base of our spine and ends at top of the head.

All Chakras carry positive programme if we purify respective Chakra, as well as, if Chakras becomes impure it can make us physically and psychologically imbalance. Chakras have Beeja mantra (seed sound) and colours.

 Muladhar Chakra (Root Chakra)

Muladhar is the first of the seven Chakras; Muladhar Chakra is also the densest of them all. The main color of this Chakra is red which the densest colour of all.

Name muladhar, comes from the words Mula, which means root and Dhara, which means support. This is situated at the base of spine in tailbone area. Muladhar Chakra represents our foundation and feeling of being grounded.

If root Chakra gets balance we can get health and happiness otherwise, we may feel physical as well as psychological problems. The Beeja mantra (main chanting) of Muladhar Chakra is LAM. Repeated chanting of this Mantra can purify this Chakra.

Svadhisthan Chakra (Sacral Chakra)

Svadhisthana is the second of the seven Chakras. Literal meaning of Sanskrit word Svadhithan is ‘the place of the self.’ The main color of this Chakra is orange. This Chakra is situated at about two inches below the navel.

Svadhisthan Chakra represents our interpersonal ability to accept others and new experiences. If Svadhisthan Chakra gets balance we can get control and balance over emotion, emotional well-being.

When we do not balance this chakra we may feel fear of sexual aggression and fear to be serious personality. The Beeja manrta (main chanting) of Svadhithana Chakra is WAM.

Manipur Chakra (Solar Plexus)

Third among seven chakras is Manipur. Manipur literally means ‘city of pearl.’ The position of the Manipura Chakra is in the middle of the abdomen behind the navel. Manipur Chakra associated with our ability to be confident and in control of our lives.

Main colour of this Chakra is yellow. If this Chakra becomes pure we can develop leadership, self-confidence and self-esteem. If this Chakra gets imbalanced, fear of lack of money and feeling of intolerance can be felt. The Beeja mantra (seed sound) of Manipura Chakra is RAM.

Anahata Chakra (Heart Chakra)

The fourth chakra is the Anahata chakra, which translates to ‘unhurt.’ This chakra is where our love, compassion and kindness are empowered. Place of the Anahata Chakra is center of chest just above the heart.

Main colour of this Chakra is green. If this Chakra becomes pure we can be compassionate, lovable, joyful and grateful. If this chakra could not be balanced we can feel fear to love, lack of love, self-criticism and so on. The Beeja mantra (seed sound) of Anahata Chakra is YAM.

Vishuddi Chakra (Throat Chakra)

Fifth out of seven chakras means ‘very pure.’ The place of the Vishuddi Chakra is throat. Main colour of this Chakra is blue. Vishuddi chakra is the centre of science, knowledge and intelligence as well as programme of this chakra is accepting your originality, expressing our authentic voice, speaking our truth and expressing creativity.

If this Chakra becomes imbalance one can feel fear to show creativity to the world. The Beeja mantra (seed sound) of Vishuddi Chakra is HAM. Repeated chanting of this mantra, specific yogasana, pranayama and meditation can make pure of this Chakra.

 Agya Chakra (Third Eye Chakra) -Major chakra in Kundalini Meditation

Sixth chakra is the Agya chakra, which translates to ‘command.’ The place of the Agya Chakra is middle of the eye brows. Main colour of this Chakra is indigo.   Agya chakra is the centre of intuition. Through the gift of intuition we can internalize the outer world and with symbolic language we can externalize the inner world.

In another, If one can able to active this chakra our lives become transformed. We can get another perception to deal with problems, people, and world. If this Chakra becomes imbalance one can feel fear to trust own heart. The Beeja mantra (seed sound) of Agya Chakra is OM.

Sahasrar Chakra (Crown Chakra)

The seventh chakra is the crown chakra and which is referred to as the thousand-petal lotus chakra. This Chakra is located at the crown of the head. Energy from the Muladhar Chakra progresses upward to the Sahasrara which connects us with the universal energy.

It is associated with wisdom, understanding and comprehension. The main colour of this Chakra is purplish white. The Beeja mantra (seed sound) of Sahasrar Chakra is OM. When the energy from the root chakra transform upward to the sahasrara Chakra, we can experience mystical oneness with everyone and everything in nature.

In the Sahasrar Chakra there is serenity, joy, celebration and deep peace about life. One can feel selflessness and one can feel deep peace followed by ecstasy. At this stage we can realize the meaning of life.

Tratak

Tratak

by | Feb 2, 2017 | Meditation

Tratak is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘to see or gaze’. It is one of the practices of meditation performed gazing at a certain object. Generally, it is practiced by looking at the flame of the lamp. Moreover, it also can be practiced by gazing at the symbol, photo, circle, flower, moon, water, leaf or any point. It has been categorized into two kinds:

One is internal tratak which is to gaze the inner consciousness through the mind. In internal tratak eyes are closed. On the other, it is external tratak about which we usually make the mind when you hear the word tratak. In this type of tratak we gaze at the certain object with open eyes until the drop of tears falls off the eyes. In ancient Hindu tradition, Ghandhari is believed to have mastered tratak. In recent era Ramana Maharshi had practiced it.

How to perform Tratak?

Sitting in any comfortable meditative posture about one meter or a half away from the object which has to be kept at eye level, we keep our total focus with open eyes to the object without blinking the eyelids and making our eyeball steady. The place for the practice should be half-dark. The appropriate time to practice tratak is in the early morning or in the evening or at night before sleeping.

The gazing with open and steady eyes continues until a drop of tears/water comes out of the eyes. The focus should be on the flame of the lamp rather than on the lamp itself or candle. When the waterfalls off the eyes, keep your eyes closed. Then concentrate on the third eye where you see the flame of light still beaming.

The focus will be continued until the flame of the light at the third eye fades away. If you want to prolong your practice you can again gaze your eyes on the flame of the lamp or the candle.  Otherwise, gently place your rubbed palms on the eyes and gradually open your eyes.

What are the benefits of Tratak?

Tratak is one of the best technique which leads you to the way of having the psychic ability of clairvoyance. When it is mastered, it is said that the practitioner get siddhis that he/she can see the future. The intuitive power also can be attained by the strenuous and serious practice of tratak.  Moreover, the power of controlling your mind get developed by the practice of tratak.

It is very effective practice to develop the concentration and focus power of the mind. Your memory also can be improved by the regular practice of tratak. The chattering and wandering mind is controlled in greater extent through the regular and sincere practice of tratak. It also cures eye-related disease.

The water which is excreted from the eyes allows the relief and relaxation on your eyes which keeps your eyes lightening and meditative. The meditative power can be developed with the application of tratak in daily life. It also helps to awaken the centre of brains which make a practitioner realize the power within us.

For the people having weak eyesight and wear eye-glasses can gaze at the dot of the wall for fifteen day or a month by which eyes vision can be restored in better level. Even the double vision due to detachment of the retina can be healed too much extent by the proper practice of the tratak in the flame of the lamp.

Even the bite of scorpion can be healed by the austere practice of tratak. The hypnotic power also can be developed by the practice of Tratak. Through practice of tratak siddhi to control someone can be attained. Moreover, it is the best practice to lead us into the state of self-realization provided that it is practiced with dedication and firm determination.

 Mechanism of Tratak

The light radiated from a flame of the candle or lamp is received by the eyes which generate energy into the eyes. The focus of the light and heat energy occurs when the lens of the eyes concentrate on the flame which strikes to the retina. The light and energy enter the posterior lobes of the brain through the passage of optical nerves.

The energy and light entered into the lobes at the rear of the brain rise the energy in the Pineal gland which feeds on light and energy. The Pineal gland is also known as the third eye. The ability of the pineal gland to convert the light into the electromagnetic energy gives the energy to the body’s glandular system.

Candle Gaze

meditation in nepal-candel gaze tratak

If we want to do trataka in candle flame we should fix a candle flame in the level of eyes sitting in straight still position continuously without blinking eyes stare at the flame more time, there can be tears coming and the muscles can be stressful so open big eyes and keep continues.

When there is more stress close the eyes and visualize the flame of a candle in eyebrow enter let go all the thoughts. Try to still your mind in visualized light than finally palming the eyes.

Trataka develops concentration and removes mental disturbances. It involves gazing steadily at a point. Gazing on a steady candle flame is also practiced without blinking the eyes. This practice also improves eyesight and gives steadiness of mind. Mental power and capacity of meditation will be strong.

It improves the mental and nervous stability.  It removes insomnia and increases the quality of sleep. It removes the distraction in the mind making the mind calm steady increasing the concentration. It strengthens the muscles of eyes to get rid of mild eye problems.

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