Seven Chakras In the Human Body

                                                   Seven Chakra in Human Body 

There are seven main chakras in the human body. Which are located along the spine or the pathway of Sushumna. Chakras have a connection to a network of Nadis. Chakras are considered as the energy centres or physic nodes in the human body, also known as the 'whirlpool of the energy.'

Each chakra is associated with a certain part of the body and organ and provides it energy to function. The continuous flow of energy through our chakras determines the health and balance of the body.  

The seven main chakras in the body are-

• Muladhara Chakra
• Swadhisthana Chakra
• Manipura Chakra
• Anahata Chakra
• Vishuddhi Chakra
• Ajna Chakra
• Sahasrara Chakra

Seven Chakras

1. Muladhara Chakra- The word Mula means "root" and the word Adhara means "place". This chakra is also known as the root chakra. Muladhara chakra is situated at the perineum and the base of the spine in the coccygeal region. Dormant kundalini is residing here. 

• Symbol- A lotus has four petals of dark red colour. The red colour of the Muladhara chakra represents energy and development. 
• The sense and the element-  The smells and the earth element. In the centre, there is a red triangle in the yellow square.  An elephant having seven trunks is supporting this triangle and the square.   
• Bija mantra- Lam.  
• Place- Apana Vayu. It controls all the activities related to the functioning of the excretory system and reproductive system In the balanced state this chakra provides a sense of security, safety, vitality, stability, and confidence to the human being. All the three Nadis ( Ida, Pingla and Sushumna) arise from this chakra.  
• Deity and the shakti- Ganesha and Dakin.

2. Swadhisthana Chakra- The word Swadhisthana means 'ones own seat or base'. This chakra is situated at the root of sexual organs, and about two fingers width above the Muladhara chakra.

• Symbol- A crimson (organ) lotus having six petals. The orange colour here represents the development of consciousness and alertness.
• The sense and the element-  Taste and the water element. In the centre, there is an up-turned crescent moon, riding on a crocodile.  
• Bija mantra- Vam. 
• Place- Vyana Vayu. It controls the functioning of the reproductive system.
• Deity and shakti- Brahma and Rakini. 

3. Manipura Chakra- It is situated behind the navel region in the spinal column. The word Manipura means city of jewels.

•  Symbol- A yellow lotus has ten petals. 
• The sense and element-  Sight and the fire element. 
• Bija mantra- Ram.
• Place- Samana Vayu. It controls the process of food digestion and Metabolism.
• Deity and shakti- Rudra and Lakini.
• Manipura chakra provides us- Dynamism, Contentment, Creativity, Power, Self-assertion, Self-worth, Dominance, Self-control, Resilience.

4. Anahata Chakra- It is located in the spine at the eighth cervical vertebra, behind the sternum. The word Anahata means 'Unstruck'.

• Symbol- A lotus with twelve petals.
• The sense and element- Touch and the air element.
• Bija mantra- Yam
• Place- Prana Vayu. In the centre, there are intertwined descending triangles. The vehicle is a black antelope. It acts as a bridge connecting the lower and higher energies.
• Deity and Shakti- Shiva and Kakini.
• Anahata chakra provides us- In the balanced state, It provides the feeling s of peacefulness, happiness, brotherhood and joy.

5. Vishuddhi chakra- It is located at the base of the throat in the neck region. 

• Symbol- A lotus has sixteen petals.
• The Sense and element- Hearing and the other element.
• Bija mantra- Ham.
• Place- Udana Vayu. The animal associated with Vishuddhi chakra is a white elephant. 
• Vishuddhi chakra provides us- It is the centre related to creativity, communication, and self-expression.

6. Ajna chakra- It is located between the eyebrow centre in the mind-brain region. It is also known as the 'third eye'. The three Nadis ( Ida, Pingla, and Sushumna) meet at the point.

• Symbol- A silver lotus with two petals.
• The sense and element- Mind.
• Bija mantra- Aum.
• Ajna chakra includes Wisdom, Intuition, Intelligence, Forgiveness, and Compassion. Ajna chakra is the center of wisdom and clarity.

7. Sahasrara chakra- It is located on the top of the head. The word of Sahasrara means 'one thousand'.

• Symbol- A shining lotus has a thousand petals.
• The sense and element- Spirituality and enlightenment.

It is the state of pure consciousness or cosmic consciousness. It is the connective center of the spirit. This Chakra represents the highest level of consciousness.