A brief introduction to Chakras and nadis of the human subtle system - Sahaja Yoga

4. The First ChakraThe First Chakra, the four petalled centre is called the Mooladhara &the four petalled centre is called the Mooladhara &
is situated below the triangular sacrum bone. This centre is placed outside theis situated below the triangular sacrum bone. This centre is placed outside the
spine & on gross level corresponds to the pelvic plexus. In the body thespine & on gross level corresponds to the pelvic plexus. In the body the
Mooladhara Chakra controls the excretory functions, as well as sexual activity,Mooladhara Chakra controls the excretory functions, as well as sexual activity,
and exerts a general control on the sympathetic nervous system.and exerts a general control on the sympathetic nervous system.
QualitiesQualities : Innocence, wisdom, chastity, sense of direction, balance,Innocence, wisdom, chastity, sense of direction, balance,
auspiciousness, simplicity, joy, purity .auspiciousness, simplicity, joy, purity .
Causes of CatchCauses of Catch : Sexual excessiveness, tantric & occult practices .Sexual excessiveness, tantric & occult practices .
MooladharaMooladhara is for our innocence and one should know that innocenceis for our innocence and one should know that innocence
can never be destroyed. Too much thinking about & indulging in sexcan never be destroyed. Too much thinking about & indulging in sex
weakens this centre. Despite all arbitrary abandonment of natural laws,weakens this centre. Despite all arbitrary abandonment of natural laws,
innocence , the power of Mooladhara, remains , in a sleeping or sick stateinnocence , the power of Mooladhara, remains , in a sleeping or sick state
which can be cured & normalised through Kundalini awakening.which can be cured & normalised through Kundalini awakening.

5. ColourColour OrangeOrange
ElementElement EarthEarth
PlanetPlanet MarsMars
DayDay TuesdayTuesday
StoneStone CoralCoral
SymbolSymbol SwastikaSwastika
QualityQuality PurityPurity
WisdomWisdom
InnocenceInnocence
ValourValour
OrgansOrgans Prostate GlandProstate Gland
Womb, SexWomb, Sex
Excretion ,Excretion ,
SmellSmell

6. The Second ChakraThe Second Chakra, the six petalled centre is called the Swadisthanthe six petalled centre is called the Swadisthan
and is situated in the abdomen. This centre corresponds to aortic plexus, whichand is situated in the abdomen. This centre corresponds to aortic plexus, which
supplies us with energy of creativity & abstract thoughts.supplies us with energy of creativity & abstract thoughts.
Physical AspectPhysical Aspect : Kidneys, liver, pancreas, spleen, lower abdomen .Kidneys, liver, pancreas, spleen, lower abdomen .
QualitiesQualities : Creativity, pure attention, pure knowledge, inspiration, powerCreativity, pure attention, pure knowledge, inspiration, power
of concentration, aesthetics & arts .of concentration, aesthetics & arts .
Causes of CatchCauses of Catch :Black magic, false gurus/knowledge, alcohol andBlack magic, false gurus/knowledge, alcohol and
drugs (LSD), excessive thinking and planning, bad eating habits, ego orienteddrugs (LSD), excessive thinking and planning, bad eating habits, ego oriented
life, domination .life, domination .
Too much thinking and futuristic planning weakens this centre & one developsToo much thinking and futuristic planning weakens this centre & one develops
very weak attention. Liver, which is the seat of attention is governed by thisvery weak attention. Liver, which is the seat of attention is governed by this
centre.centre.
When Kundalini awakens and open this centre in a person, that person becomesWhen Kundalini awakens and open this centre in a person, that person becomes
very creative, dynamic & spontaneous in all his activities.very creative, dynamic & spontaneous in all his activities.

7. ColourColour YellowYellow
ElementElement FireFire
PlanetPlanet MercuryMercury
DayDay WednesdayWednesday
StoneStone AmethystAmethyst
SymbolSymbol DavidstarDavidstar
QualityQuality CreativityCreativity
AestheticsAesthetics
Abstract ThoughtAbstract Thought
OrgansOrgans
ControlledControlled
Liver, UterusLiver, Uterus
PancreasPancreas
SightSight

8. The Third ChakraThe Third Chakra, the ten petalled centre is called Nabhi & is situated, the ten petalled centre is called Nabhi & is situated
behind the navel region. This centre corresponds to the Solar Plexus, which givesbehind the navel region. This centre corresponds to the Solar Plexus, which gives
us the power to sustain things within ourselves.us the power to sustain things within ourselves.
Physical aspectPhysical aspect :Liver, stomach and intestines, spleen and pancreasLiver, stomach and intestines, spleen and pancreas .
QualitiesQualities : Sense of generosity, complete satisfaction, peace ,contentment,Sense of generosity, complete satisfaction, peace ,contentment,
righteousness (Dharma), inner sense of morality, evolution, sense of dignity, goodrighteousness (Dharma), inner sense of morality, evolution, sense of dignity, good
host .host .
Causes of CatchCauses of Catch: Miserliness, bad eating habits , asceticism, alcohol,Miserliness, bad eating habits , asceticism, alcohol,
drugs, family/ household problems, dominating husband /wife, too much rushingdrugs, family/ household problems, dominating husband /wife, too much rushing
around, worrying .around, worrying .
This centre governs the function of digestion and assimilation & looks after theThis centre governs the function of digestion and assimilation & looks after the
stomach, intestines & part of liver. The biological rhythm which is regulated bystomach, intestines & part of liver. The biological rhythm which is regulated by
spleen is also controlled by Nabhi.spleen is also controlled by Nabhi.
This centre looks after the welfare & evolution in mankind. When Kundalini rises &This centre looks after the welfare & evolution in mankind. When Kundalini rises &
pierces this centre in a seeker, he becomes satisfied from within & becomespierces this centre in a seeker, he becomes satisfied from within & becomes
extremely generous.extremely generous.

9. ColorColor GreenGreen
ElementElement WaterWater
PlanetPlanet JupiterJupiter
DayDay ThursdayThursday
StoneStone EmraldEmrald
SymbolSymbol Yin YangYin Yang
QualityQuality EvolutionEvolution
GenerosityGenerosity
RighteousnessRighteousness
SustenanceSustenance
OrgansOrgans
ControlledControlled
Stomach,Stomach,
Spleen,IntestinesSpleen,Intestines
Liver(Part), TasteLiver(Part), Taste

10. SurroundingSurrounding the second and third chakra isthe second and third chakra is
a Void which incorporates all the aspects ofa Void which incorporates all the aspects of
existence such as personality, the effects of theexistence such as personality, the effects of the
planets & gravitational forces on our being, ourplanets & gravitational forces on our being, our
behavior pattern and our physical sustenance.behavior pattern and our physical sustenance.
This is an area of outside influence. It representsThis is an area of outside influence. It represents
that vacuum which separates our level ofthat vacuum which separates our level of
awareness from the truth while we are still in theawareness from the truth while we are still in the
unenlightened state. When the Kundalini fills thisunenlightened state. When the Kundalini fills this
vacuum then our attention is led out of the sea ofvacuum then our attention is led out of the sea of
illusion into the awareness of reality.illusion into the awareness of reality.
This is the centre of TheThis is the centre of The Ten Primordial MastersTen Primordial Masters
who incarnated to lead mankind into the realm ofwho incarnated to lead mankind into the realm of
truth and reality.truth and reality.
When Kundalini bridges this vacuum, one becomesWhen Kundalini bridges this vacuum, one becomes
the Master of the self and all innate laws of naturethe Master of the self and all innate laws of nature
are awakened in that person. Such personare awakened in that person. Such person
becomes a very honest and able leader and hasbecomes a very honest and able leader and has
gravity in all his expressions.gravity in all his expressions.

11. Physical AspectPhysical Aspect :Digestion .:Digestion .
QualitiesQualities :: Principle of mastery (Guru Principle), balanced life,Principle of mastery (Guru Principle), balanced life,
stability .stability .
Causes of CatchCauses of Catch :False gurus/ knowledge, fantasy, fanaticism,:False gurus/ knowledge, fantasy, fanaticism,
black magicblack magic ..
DiseasesDiseases :: Habits, laziness, gross attachmentsHabits, laziness, gross attachments ..
The Void, the Ocean of Illusion (Bhavasagara) surrounds the 2nd andThe Void, the Ocean of Illusion (Bhavasagara) surrounds the 2nd and
3rd chakras : the Swadisthan and Nabhi chakras. When the Kundalini3rd chakras : the Swadisthan and Nabhi chakras. When the Kundalini
is awakened the ten valencies (The Ten Commandments) are awakenedis awakened the ten valencies (The Ten Commandments) are awakened
within. The religion becomes innate, and our whole priorities change.within. The religion becomes innate, and our whole priorities change.
All real religions are leading to one aim, to one goal. That goal is toAll real religions are leading to one aim, to one goal. That goal is to
achieve Self knowledge through our second birth.achieve Self knowledge through our second birth.

12. ColorColor GreenGreen
ElementElement WaterWater
PlanetPlanet JupiterJupiter
DayDay ThursdayThursday
QualityQuality GravityGravity
Ten CommandmentsTen Commandments
RighteousnessRighteousness
SustenanceSustenance
OrgansOrgans
ControlledControlled
StomachStomach
IntestinesIntestines
DigestionDigestion
Part of LiverPart of Liver

13. The Fourth ChakraThe Fourth Chakra, the twelve petalled centre is called the, the twelve petalled centre is called the
Anahat and is placed behind the sternum bone in the Spinal cord.Anahat and is placed behind the sternum bone in the Spinal cord.
Physical AspectPhysical Aspect : Looks after heart & lungs.: Looks after heart & lungs.
QualitiesQualities : Creation/ nourishment of antibodies, compassion,: Creation/ nourishment of antibodies, compassion,
pure love, complete sense of security, confidence, auspiciouspure love, complete sense of security, confidence, auspicious
boundaries (Maryadas), joy of the spirit .boundaries (Maryadas), joy of the spirit .
Causes of CatchCauses of Catch : Insecurity, motherhood/ fatherhood: Insecurity, motherhood/ fatherhood
problems, fear, Hatha Yoga, atheism, no seeking, inconsiderateproblems, fear, Hatha Yoga, atheism, no seeking, inconsiderate
behavior .behavior .
On the physical level the Heart Chakra (also called Anahata Chakra)On the physical level the Heart Chakra (also called Anahata Chakra)
controls our breathing, the action of the heart and the circulation ofcontrols our breathing, the action of the heart and the circulation of
blood.blood.
When Kundalini pierces this centre, the person becomes extremelyWhen Kundalini pierces this centre, the person becomes extremely
confident, secure, morally responsible & emotionally balancedconfident, secure, morally responsible & emotionally balanced
personality. Such a person is very benevolent & loves humanitypersonality. Such a person is very benevolent & loves humanity
without any self interest involved & is dear to all.without any self interest involved & is dear to all.

14. ColorColor Ruby RedRuby Red
ElementElement AirAir
PlanetPlanet VenusVenus
DayDay FridayFriday
StoneStone RubyRuby
SymbolSymbol FlameFlame
QualityQuality LoveLove
SecuritySecurity
CompassionCompassion
BenevolenceBenevolence
OrgansOrgans
ControlledControlled
Heart, Lungs,Heart, Lungs,
Blood Pressure,Blood Pressure,
TouchTouch

15. The Fifth ChakraThe Fifth Chakra,, the sixteen petalled chakra is situated at the level ofthe sixteen petalled chakra is situated at the level of
the throat, this center controls all our articulation and our communication, thethe throat, this center controls all our articulation and our communication, the
movement of our hands and arms, our facial expression and our speech, as wellmovement of our hands and arms, our facial expression and our speech, as well
as the senses of taste and smell.as the senses of taste and smell.
Physical AspectPhysical Aspect :Throat, neck, mouth, teeth, face, nose .:Throat, neck, mouth, teeth, face, nose .
QualitiesQualities :: Divine diplomacy, detachment, witness state, collectiveDivine diplomacy, detachment, witness state, collective
consciousness, self esteem, pure relationships, connection with the whole ,consciousness, self esteem, pure relationships, connection with the whole ,
Madhurya .Madhurya .
Causes of CatchCauses of Catch:: Guilty feelings, feelings of superiority / inferiority,Guilty feelings, feelings of superiority / inferiority,
sarcasm, criticism, lack of witnessingsarcasm, criticism, lack of witnessing
On the physical level it controls the functions of the Thyroid glands. Harsh speech,On the physical level it controls the functions of the Thyroid glands. Harsh speech,
smoking and artificial behavior & guilty feeling blocks this centre.smoking and artificial behavior & guilty feeling blocks this centre.
When Kundalini pierces this centre, the person becomes extremely truthful,When Kundalini pierces this centre, the person becomes extremely truthful,
tactful and sweet in communications & does not indulge in futile arguments. Hetactful and sweet in communications & does not indulge in futile arguments. He
becomes extremely diplomatic in handling situations without igniting the ego.becomes extremely diplomatic in handling situations without igniting the ego.

16. ColorColor BlueBlue
ElementElement EtherEther
PlanetPlanet SaturnSaturn
DayDay SaturdaySaturday
StoneStone SapphireSapphire
SymbolSymbol Time WheelTime Wheel
QualityQuality CommunicationCommunication
Truthful,Truthful,
TactfulTactful
Politeness,Politeness,
DiplomacyDiplomacy
OrgansOrgans
ControlledControlled
Mouth, Ears,Mouth, Ears,
Nose, Teeth,Nose, Teeth,
Tongue, Face,Tongue, Face,
Throat, SpeechThroat, Speech

17. The Sixth ChakraThe Sixth Chakra,, the two petalled centre, is called the Agnya andthe two petalled centre, is called the Agnya and
is placed where the two optic nerves cross each other in the brain (Opticis placed where the two optic nerves cross each other in the brain (Optic
Chiasma). This centre caters to Pituitary & Pineal glands in the body whichChiasma). This centre caters to Pituitary & Pineal glands in the body which
manifests the two institutions of ego & superego within us.manifests the two institutions of ego & superego within us.
Physical AspectPhysical Aspect :: Pineal and pituitary glandsPineal and pituitary glands ..
QualitiesQualities :: Forgiveness, humility, dissolves ego, conditionings, falseForgiveness, humility, dissolves ego, conditionings, false
ideas and misidentifications .ideas and misidentifications .
Causes of CatchCauses of Catch :: Roving eyes, self-centeredness, hatred, lack ofRoving eyes, self-centeredness, hatred, lack of
forgiveness, harm to self/ others , self pity, inability to forgive oneself /forgiveness, harm to self/ others , self pity, inability to forgive oneself /
others, aggression, egoism, futurism .others, aggression, egoism, futurism .
The Agnya Chakra sits behind the forehead, at the base of the brain, whichThe Agnya Chakra sits behind the forehead, at the base of the brain, which
it controls. When the Kundalini passes the Agnya Chakra, our mentalit controls. When the Kundalini passes the Agnya Chakra, our mental
activity ceases, silence and enlightenment takes place.activity ceases, silence and enlightenment takes place.

18. ColorColor WhiteWhite
ElementElement LightLight
PlanetPlanet Sun, NeptuneSun, Neptune
DayDay SundaySunday
StoneStone DiamondDiamond
SymbolSymbol CrossCross
QualityQuality ForgivenessForgiveness
OrgansOrgans
ControlledControlled
Optic Thalamus,Optic Thalamus,
Hypothalamus,Hypothalamus,
SightSight

19. The Seventh ChakraThe Seventh Chakra ,,the thousand petalled centre is known as thethe thousand petalled centre is known as the
Sahastrara and is situated in the brain or limbic area.Sahastrara and is situated in the brain or limbic area.
Physical aspectPhysical aspect :: Limbic area of the brain .Limbic area of the brain .
QualitiesQualities :: Integrates all the chakras, absolute perception of Reality on ourIntegrates all the chakras, absolute perception of Reality on our
Central Nervous system, thoughtless awareness,Central Nervous system, thoughtless awareness, NiranandNiranand ..
Causes of CatchCauses of Catch:: Doubt in God, Atheism, anti-God activity .Doubt in God, Atheism, anti-God activity .
The Sahasrara Chakra is the lotus of a thousand petals whose physical expressionThe Sahasrara Chakra is the lotus of a thousand petals whose physical expression
is the thousand nerves distributed under the surface of the skull. It is theis the thousand nerves distributed under the surface of the skull. It is the
integration of all the lower chakras and their powers. Here takes place theintegration of all the lower chakras and their powers. Here takes place the
integration and synthesis of all the worlds' religions. It is ourintegration and synthesis of all the worlds' religions. It is our spiritualspiritual
destinationdestination..
When Kundalini rises & pierces this centre, it awakens all the nerves thusWhen Kundalini rises & pierces this centre, it awakens all the nerves thus
enlightening every nerve centre – such a person is referred to as a realised soulenlightening every nerve centre – such a person is referred to as a realised soul
or an enlightened soul. Kundalini further pierces the fontanelle area & opens aor an enlightened soul. Kundalini further pierces the fontanelle area & opens a
gateway into the cosmos & we experience this asgateway into the cosmos & we experience this as cool breezecool breeze on the head. This ison the head. This is
actualization of the union (actualization of the union (Self RealizationSelf Realization) with the all pervading power of) with the all pervading power of
Divine.Divine.

20. ColorColor AllAll
ElementElement AllAll
PlanetPlanet PlutoPluto
DayDay MondayMonday
StoneStone PearlPearl
SymbolSymbol BandhanBandhan
QualityQuality IntegrationIntegration
SelfSelf
RealizationRealization
OrgansOrgans
ControlledControlled
Limbic AreaLimbic Area

21. Ida NadiIda Nadi
Pingla Nadi
Sushumna Nadi
About :
Kundalini
Self Realisation
Vibrations

22. Left SympatheticLeft Sympathetic
Nervous System.Nervous System.
OrOr
The Left channel.The Left channel.
Represents : Past.Represents : Past.
Color : Blue.Color : Blue.
Corresponds to ourCorresponds to our
past , emotions,past , emotions,
desires, affectivity.desires, affectivity.
Its termination is theIts termination is the
superego, which issuperego, which is
the storehouse of allthe storehouse of all
our memories, habitsour memories, habits
and conditionings.and conditionings.
Right SympatheticRight Sympathetic
Nervous System.Nervous System.
OrOr
The Right channel.The Right channel.
Represents : Future.Represents : Future.
Color : Yellow.Color : Yellow.
Corresponds to ourCorresponds to our
actions and planning,actions and planning,
to our physical andto our physical and
mental activity.mental activity.
Its termination is theIts termination is the
ego, which gives usego, which gives us
the idea of I-ness,the idea of I-ness,
the sense that we arethe sense that we are
separate from theseparate from the
world.world.
ParasympatheticParasympathetic
Nervous System.Nervous System.
OrOr
The Central Channel.The Central Channel.
Represents : Present.Represents : Present.
Color : White.Color : White.
Corresponds to ourCorresponds to our
present and gives uspresent and gives us
balance.balance.
This channel ofThis channel of
ascent, is the powerascent, is the power
which sustains ourwhich sustains our
evolution and guidesevolution and guides
us, consciously orus, consciously or
unconsciously,unconsciously,
towards the highertowards the higher
awareness of theawareness of the
Sahastrara.Sahastrara.

23. KundaliniKundalini is the power of pure desire within us, a motherly and soothingis the power of pure desire within us, a motherly and soothing
spiritual energy which lies dormant at the base of the spine in thespiritual energy which lies dormant at the base of the spine in the sacrum bonesacrum bone
(the ancient civilizations knew that in this bone resides a sacred energy).(the ancient civilizations knew that in this bone resides a sacred energy).
SelfSelf RealizationRealization is the awakening of the Kundalini through the centralis the awakening of the Kundalini through the central
channel, piercing through the six chakras above the sacrum bone and emergingchannel, piercing through the six chakras above the sacrum bone and emerging
at the top of the head (at the top of the head (fontanelle bone areafontanelle bone area) as a gentle "fountain" of coolness.) as a gentle "fountain" of coolness.
The word fontanelle itself means "little fountain" which shows again the ancientThe word fontanelle itself means "little fountain" which shows again the ancient
knowledge about this phenomenon of Self Realization.knowledge about this phenomenon of Self Realization.
InIn Shri Mataji'sShri Mataji's own words,own words, "Self Realization is the first encounter with Reality"."Self Realization is the first encounter with Reality".
"We have the Mother within ourselves, in our hearts, and if She is awakened,"We have the Mother within ourselves, in our hearts, and if She is awakened,
She is going to look after us. She is going to give all the protection that isShe is going to look after us. She is going to give all the protection that is
needed. And there is nothing to be frightened of anything."needed. And there is nothing to be frightened of anything."
"Kundalini cures you, she improves you, she bestows all the blissful things upon"Kundalini cures you, she improves you, she bestows all the blissful things upon
you. She takes you away from the worries of the grosser level", saysyou. She takes you away from the worries of the grosser level", says ShriShri
Mataji.Mataji.
The manifestation of the Kundalini energy is calledThe manifestation of the Kundalini energy is called vibrationsvibrations, which is an, which is an
approximate translation of the Sanskrit termapproximate translation of the Sanskrit term ChaitanyaChaitanya. In. In Shri Mataji'sShri Mataji's words,words,
"Chaitanya (vibrations) is the integrated force of your physiological, mental,"Chaitanya (vibrations) is the integrated force of your physiological, mental,
emotional and religious Selves."emotional and religious Selves."

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