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Hindu Chakra Anatomy Explained

The document outlines various elements that are taken into consideration when analyzing the chakras, including the gross and subtle elements, color and sound of each element, the animal carrier of each sound, the number of petals on each chakra's lotus, the predominant sense and related organs, the vital breath and cosmic realm associated with each chakra, and the ruling deities, planet, and any linga or knots present in each chakra. These elements provide insights into the qualities and energies represented by each chakra in subtle body practices like tantric yoga.

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Hindu Chakra Anatomy Explained

The document outlines various elements that are taken into consideration when analyzing the chakras, including the gross and subtle elements, color and sound of each element, the animal carrier of each sound, the number of petals on each chakra's lotus, the predominant sense and related organs, the vital breath and cosmic realm associated with each chakra, and the ruling deities, planet, and any linga or knots present in each chakra. These elements provide insights into the qualities and energies represented by each chakra in subtle body practices like tantric yoga.

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Other elements taken into consideration are:

GROSS ELEMENT Elements are called tattwas;


SUBTLE ELEMENT The tanmatra, or more spiritual element;
COLOR OF ELEMENT As per Tantric yoga. the color fo the gross element;
SOUND OF ELEMENT Called the seed sound or bija-mantra of the element; the sound
generated by the element in this chakra;
CARRIER OF SOUND Every chakra is represented by an animal, or vahana, that carries the
seed sound. Each animal reflects a certain quality available through the chakra;
PETALS Every chakra is illustrated by a lotus, or padma, with a specific number of petals.
The petals themselves are associated with certain sounds, deities, and meanings;
Predominant sense: The specific sense associated with this chakra;
Sense organ: The jnanendriya, or organ managing the related sense;
Action organ: The karmendriya, or organ that generates the primary physical activity of this
chakra;
Vital breath: The type of breath managed by this chakra, if present;
Cosmic realm or plane: Most chakras connect to a loka, or cosmic realm, or a distinct plane;
when applicable, either or both are listed;
Ruling goddess: Each chakra is supervised by a specific female goddess, the feminine
divine;
Ruling god: Each chakra is overseen by a particular male god, the masculine divine;
Ruling planet: Planet considered aligned with this chakra;
The lingum: Some chakras host linga, also called granthi or knots , that must be unwoven for
the kundalini to rise.
Source: The subtle body An Encyclopedia of Your Energetic Anatomy by Cyndi Dale
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