QCI Ghatkopar Chakra Sankalpana

1. CHAKRA SANKALPANA

2. परमहंस स्वामी महेश्वरानंद ब्रहमांड से अधिक मजबूती के साथ ऊजाा
खींचकर इन बबंदुओं में डालता है, इस
मायने में यह ऊजाा कें द्र है कक यह ऊजाा
उत्पन्न और उसका भंडारण करता है।
एनोडा जूडडथ - चक्र को क्रक्रयाकलापों का कें द्र माना जाता
है जो जीवन शक्तत ऊजाा को ग्रहण करता
है, आत्मसात करता है और अभिव्यतत
करता है।
सुजैन शुमस्की ऐसा माना जाता है क्रक आपके मेरूदंड का
हरेक चक्र शारीररक कायाकलापों को मेरूदंड
के ननकट क्षेत्र को प्रिाववत और यहां तक
क्रक ननयंत्रत्रत करता हैं।

3. CHAKRA SANKALPANA
 In Sanskrit – “Chakra “ means “Wheel “ –पहहया ’ or “ Circle “.
 It refers to a “ Vortex “ or a “ Whirlpool “ ( भवर )
 Chakra means “Wheel” which are rotating centres of energy , symbolized as coloured
lotus flowers with different numbers of petals
 Chakras are whirlpools ( भवर ) of pranic energy at specific areas in the body which
control the circulation of “prana”through the entire human body.
 Centre of activity that receives , assimilates , and expresses life force ( prana )
 Spinning sphere of bioenergetic activity emanating from the major nerve centres
 यह चक्र नाड़ियों का संगम या ममलने के स्थान कह सकते है
 यह चक्र सूक्ष्म शरीर का भाग है
 The chakras are in a way both- real & symbolic
 Chakras represent centres of subtle energies – prana- within the pranic body – in the
Pranamaya Kosh.
 Each chakra is with the the pranic energy at a specific frequency & subtlety
 These lotuses represent progressively higher states of awareness ( जागरूकता ) &
consciousness ( चेतना )

4. CHAKRA SANKALPANA- SYMBOL LOTUS
 The Chakras are symbolized by the Lotus Flower
 This is significant –
 महत्त्व – क्यों कक पद्मा – यह एक ही फू ल है जो exist करता है at 3 different levels
 Mud – Water- Air – ( ममठ्ठी – पानी – हवा )
 Mud ( ममठ्ठी ) - indicates ignorance –अज्ञान
 Water ( पानी ) – stem grows upwards through the water -
stem पानी में से उपर की तरफ जाता है
 Air ( हवा ) – Finally the lotus flower grows on the surface experiencing the
freshness and freedom of Air & direct sunlight- खुली हवा और रोशनी में
 मनुष्य का प्रवास from अज्ञान – ignorance to awareness- through different levels o
consciousness –चेतना – and…...
Finally हमारी पुरा potential पे खखलना ..just like the lotus flower

5. CHAKRA SANKALPANA
 The Chakras symbolize varying levels of awareness in man-from the more instinctive
realms ( levels ) associated with the “Mooladhara chakra “to the more intuitive levels
associated with the “ Ajna Chakra “
 यह प्रवास हमारी अध्यात्त्मक प्रवास का प्रततक है
 Color and Light are inseparable
 The colors of a chakra indicates our current physical , emotional & spiritual state.
 Each color of the visible light rays has a different wavelength and vibrational frequency,
which affects us differently.
 Red has the longest wavelength and the slowest vibrational frequency, which we
innately recognize as warm and stimulating.
 violet has the shortest wavelength and the fastest frequency that we recognize as a cool
and calming energy.
 Thus each chakra has 2 defining characteristics
 1. Prana – specific frequency of energy
 2. Awareness / Consciousness – जागरूकता / चेतना

6. CHAKRA SANKALPANA
 Universally speaking there are 7 chakras – SAPT CHAKRAS –
 The Chakras lie at the intersection - ( संगम ) – of the 3 main nadis
that is - Ida / Pingala/ Sushumna Nadis .
 These 7 chakras are – Mooladhara , Swadishtana , Manipur,,Anahata ,
Vishuddhi , Ajna Chakras & Sahasrar Chakras
 However – Apart from these 7 main Chakras - there is an additional
chakra - the Bindu Chakra ( concept of Swami Satyanand Saraswati )
 These chakras are aligned in an ascending column from the base of the
spine to the top ( crown of the head )
 These energy centres are also related to specific Endocrine glands
 Our Rishimunis are believed to have seen & experienced these chakras
through their ‘ Antarman ‘
 चक्रों का सम्बन्ध और असर - देखे तो मनुष्य का तीनों स्थर पर है –
 ( पशु / मनुष्य ( नर ) / नारायण ) स्थारों पर .यह हमारा अध्याक्त्मक प्रवास का
िी एक प्रनतक है – मूल से सहस्रार तक का प्रवास – ascending progress.

7. THE CHAKRAS
1. MOOLADHARA – Root chakra
2. SWADISHTANA – Sacral Chakra
3. MANIPUR – Navel Chakra
4. ANAHATA – Heart Chakra
5. VISHUDDHI – Throat Chakra
6. AJNA – Brow Chakra
7. BINDU – Manas Chakra
8. SAHASRAR – Crown Chakra

9. PANCHA KOSH CHAKRAS / ELEMENT MANUSHYA KA
STHAR
1. ANNAMAYA
( physical sheath formed by food )
MOOLADHARA ( Earth / पृथ्वी )
SWADHISHTHANA (Water /जल-आप
)
MANIPURA ( ( Fire / तेज )
पशुतवं
2. PRANAMAYA
( universal life force – circulating vital
air )
ANAHATA ( Air / वायु )
VISHUDDHI ( Ether / आकाश )
मनुश्यत्वं
3. MANOMAYA
( cognitive )
AJNA देवतवं
4. VIJNANMAYA
( discriminative / intuitive )
AJNA देवतवं
5. ANANDMAYA
(sheath of bliss )
देवतवं
MANIPURA
SAHASRAR

11. CHAKRAS
Ref : no. of petals /दलं
चतुददलं स्यादाधारं स्वाधधष्ठानं च षड्दलं
नाभौ दशदलं पद्मं सूयदसंख्यादलं हृधद।
कण्ठे स्यात् षोडशदलं भ्रूमध्ये धिदलं त।ा।
सहस्रदलमाख्यातं ब्रह्मरन्ध्रे महाप।े॥
(Goraksha Samhita)

12. CHAKRA SANKALPANA
Now – let us see how these Chakras operate
and…
What are their effects on the Human body

13. 1. MOOLADHARA CHAKRA

14. 1. MOOLADHARA CHAKRA
ROOT CHAKRA - First Chakra – मूल चक्र
As the name implies , it is the support / मूल / आिार for all other chakras / पूरा अत्स्तत्व का मूल
Seat of the Kundalini Shakti – 2 ½ coiled adhomukh serpant
 Characteristics - Security / Survival / Material posessions / Physical Needs
 Location – Sthan – Floor of Perinium . At the base o the spine
 यह गुदा और जनेंहद्रयों के बीच में होता है
 Color – Red
 Symbol – Lotus having 4 petals
 Element – Earth Related to Ecretory System
 Gun – quality – Tamas
 Kosh – Annamaya
 Endocrine Gland – Adrenal gland –Secretion of adrenaline responsible for self preservation
–
 ‘ Fight or Flight ‘ response – when survival under threat
 Diety / देवता - Ganesh पंच प्रण – अपान

15. 1. MOOLADHARA CHAKRA
GOVERNS………
 Physically – Basic physical needs – Survival - Sexuality –काम वासना , मलंग भेद की
भावना –
so it governs our – Food / sleep/ basic instincts / survival
 Mentally - Stability –त्स्थरता
 Emotionally – balance - समतोल
 Spiritually – Sense of security – सुरक्षा का भाव
 अगर आपकी ऊजाा मूलिार में प्रबल ( dominant ) है तो आपका जीवन में भोजन और तनद्रा का
सबसे प्रमुख स्थान होगा
 If Underactive – leads to diseases like constipation , piles , varicose veins etc.
 If Overactive – we become greedy , materialistic , obsessed with security …
 Concentration & Meditation on this Chakra – rectifies disorders of these functions
& enhance inner stability & balance

16. 2. SWADISHTANA CHAKRA

17. 2. SWADISHTANA CHAKRA
 SACRAL CHAKRA –
 स्व का अधिष्ठान – To know our own entity –मै क्या हूूँ,यह जानना
 Characteristics – Joy , Sexuality
 Location – Just below the Navel – Coccyx – जनेंहद्रयों के ठीक उपर होता है
 Color – Orange
 Symbol – Lotus flower having 6 petals
 Element – Water ( आप , जल )
 Gun – Tamas
 Kosh – Annamaya
 Endocrine Gland – Sexual glands - Ovaries & Testes
 Diety / देवता – Brahma
 पंच प्रण - व्यान

18. 2. SWADISHTANA CHAKRA
 GOVERNS ….
 Physically - Reproductive Organs – Female / Ovaries – Male / Testes
Elimination / Water Regulation – Bladder / Bowel functions /
menstrual secretions
Lymphatic System
 Mentally - Confidence , creativity , Sexuality , storehouse of all past
mental expressions
 Emotionally - emotions like joy , emotional balance
 If Underactive – diseases like diabetes , blood cancer etc
 If Overactive – we tend to be emotional all the time

19. 3. MANIPUR CHAKRA

20. 3. MANIPUR CHAKRA
NAVEL CHAKRA , NABHI CHAKRA , The Solar Plexus
 In Sanskrit ‘ Mani ‘ means ‘ Jewel ‘ ( रत्न ) & ‘ Pura ‘ means ‘ place ‘ ( स्थान )
 Manipur chakra has been so named because of its radiant lustre ( तेज )which make it
look like a jewel
 Characteristics – Power , Action , Self-esteem ( आत्मा सम्मान ) ,Assimilation of energy
 Centre of dynamism ( गततशीलता ) ,dominance ( प्रभाव ) & self assertion स्वयाम्द्रद्ता
 Location – In the spinal area behind the Navel –
 Color – Golden Yellow
 Symbol – Lotus with 10 petals – with an inverted triangle which represents’ Fire ‘
 Element – Fire related to Digestive System
 Kosh – Annamaya
 Gun – Rajas
 Endocrine Gland – main Pancreas , also Adrenals .
 Diety - Vishnu

21. 3. MANIPUR CHAKRA
GOVERNS…
 Physical level – Pancreas , Spleen , adrenals , Stomach ,Gall bladder ,
Upper Intestines , upper back, & upper spine
 Main functions – Metabolism , Digestion ,Muscular power.
 Symbolises – Shakti – mainly personal power ( व्यत्क्तगत शत्क्त ) , will
power ( इच्छा शत्क्त / आत्मबल ) & Action ( काया )
 When consciousness /चेतना rises /उठता है-above this chakra , one is said
to be free from Stress & Tension ( तान- तनाव से मुक्त )
 If Underactive – Suffers from sluggishness – सुस्तरहता है हमेशा ,
Malfunctions of the Digestive System e.g…indigestion,stomach, intestinal
& colon problems.
 If Overactive – We are domineering ( रोबदार ) & also aggressive (
ज्यादाआक्रमक )

22. 4. ANAHAT CHAKRA

23. 4. ANAHAT CHAKRA
HEART CHAKRA , Cardiac Plexus
 Characteristics – Universal / Cosmic Love & Peace - Related to our existence –being alive
 Anahat यानी बबना कोई आहट
 Seat of emotions & feelings – of unconditional love (बबना शता वाला
प्रेम),compassion(करुना),selflessness(तनस्स्वाथााता)
 Location – centre of the heart – where the anahat vibrations can be sensed. This is not
thephysical heart but kalpanik. Upanishad’s describe this as “Atma”
 Color – Green
 Symbol – Lotus with 12 petals
 Element – Air Related to Respiratory System
 Kosh – Pranamaya
 Gun – Rajas
 Endocrine Gland – Thymus
 Diety - Mahesh

24. 4. ANAHAT CHAKRA
GOVERNS
 Physical Level - Related to heart – blood, lungs, CVS, Immune system &
endocrine system mainly THYMUS GLAND
 Mental level – Unconditional love for self and others, feelings of universal
love(सावाभौममक प्रेम),Brotherhood ( भाईचारा ) & tolerance ( सहनशीलता )
 Emotional Level – bestows passion(जुनून देता है) sense of responsibility(
त्जम्मेदारी का एहसास) total security( पूणा सुरक्षा ) , confidence (आत्मविवश्वास)
 Spiritual Level – Unconditional devotion ( बबना शतावाला भक्ती )

25. 4. ANAHAT CHAKRA
 Any imbalances to this chakra leads to love related problems.
 If Underactive – disorders of the heart ( हृदय विवकार ) dysfunctioning of
Thymus Gland,immunity related issues( रोग प्रततकार सम्बत्न्दत विवकार
)Asthama etc..
Also Love related problems at the mental level.
 If Overactive - one tends to suffocate another with love – over
possessiveness and selfish and destructive type of love.
 अगर आपकी उजाा अनाहत मई सहकक्रया है आप एक सृजन शील व्यत्क्त होगे.
 Concentrating on this chakra gives powers like eloquency of speech
poetic power winning the senses. Beneficiary for the devout . The
Anahat sound hear here is nothing but Udgith – ‘OM’

26. 5. VISHUDDHI CHAKRA

27. 5. VISHUDDHI CHAKRA
THROAT CHAKRA , Cervical / Carotid Plexus
 The Sanskrit word ‘Shuddha’ means “Pure” & ‘Vi’ is used as prefix to enhance this
quality.
 Characteristics – Communication
 Center of pure consciousness () and creativity ()
 Location – Throat
 Color – Sky Blue
 Symbol – Lotus with 16 Petals
 Element – Ether(Akaash)
 Kosh – Pranamaya
 Gun – Sattva
 Endocrine Gland - Thyroid Gland /Parathyroid

28. 5. VISHUDDHI CHAKRA
GOVERNS
 Physical Level – this chakra is associated mainly with the Thyroid /Parathyroid glands
& Lungs .Hence controls our
 Metabolism ,
 Calcium regulation,
 Activity of vocal chords ( स्वरयंत्र )…influences the way we express ourselves &
Communicate ,
 Activity of our pharynx & oesophagus
 Mental Level – governs fluent thought process ( विवचारों का िारा प्रवाह प्रिान करता है )
 Emotional Level – Independence ( स्वतन्त्रता )
 Spiritually - gives sense of security ( सुरक्सका का अहसास )
 If Underactive – frequent cold, cough, thyroid related disorders
 If Overactive – Extra talkative , boastful ( घमण्डी )

29. 5. VISHUDDHI CHAKRA
 When this chakra is awakened diseases related to
the Thyroid / Parathyroid , Larynx & Lungs are
removed
Visualization of this centre can help rectify
disorders of these functions such as the feelings of
superiority or inferiority, all jealousies & it
activates ability to telepathy, clairaudience.
(Extra-sensory hearing) enhances.

30. 6. AJNA CHAKRA

31. 6. AJNA CHAKRA
 THE BROW CHAKRA
 The word ‘ Ajna’ means ‘ command ‘ ( ) in Sanskrit
 An advanced student ( सािक ) who is in deep meditation (गहरा ध्यान ) reeives commands ( आदेश
/आज्ञा ) / guidance ( मागादशान ) from his guru & from divine self ( हमारी खुद का हदव्या शत्क्त )
 Very Important chakra ..known by several names …Third Eye / Jnana Chakshu …..
 Related to knowledge ( ज्ञान ग्रहण करना )
 Seat / Eye of Wisdom ( प्रज्ञा) , of Intution (सहज बोि ) , Triveni Sanagm , Guru Chakra , Eye of
Shiva
 Characteristics – Intution , Wisdom , Creative Intelligence ( रचनात्मक बुद्धि )
 Location – between Eyebrows
 Color – Silver blue / Light Violet – colors change as per psychological state of person
 Symbol – Lotus with 2 petals
 Kosh – Manomaya /Vijnanmaya
 Gun – Sattva
 Endocrine gland – Pineal

32. 6. AJNA CHAKRA
 Associated with the PINEAL GLAND
 Eye of Illumination
 Eye of Revolutionary knowledge
 Pineal gland is a Light Sensitive Gland ( प्रकाश संवेदनशील ) producing the hormone
– Melatonin
 Melatonin regulates our Sleep/ Wakefullness cycle ( Circadium Rhythm )
 ( हमारी तनद्रा और जागृत अवस्था का तनयमन कराता है )
 When it functions properly ( सकक्रय होता है ) one”s thinking power & Intelligence
improves ( यातन हमारी विवचार करनेकी शत्क्त और बुद्धि का विवकास होता है )
 Large in childhood & shrinks at puberty
 ( बचपन में बडा होता है और यौवनमें मसकु िता है )

33. 6. AJNA CHAKRA
 आज्ञा चक्र हमे परम सत्य का प्रत्यक्षा धारणा देने में मदद करता है
 The Ajna Chakra helps in giving one the direct perception of the ultimate reality
 It is the gate which opens the way for our consciousness to ascend to its final
destination which is the Sahasrar Chakra
 If Underactive, one will experience negative thoughts ( नकारात्मक विचार ) , fatigue ( थकािट )
lack of energy ( सुस्ती ) , incur more of bad karmas ( बुरे कमम जुड़ जाते है )
 If Overactive, one in a world of fantasy ( कल्पनओंकी दुवनया ); in excessive cases
hallucinations are possible ( मवतभ्रम )
 Concentarting on this Chakra ultimately removes all bad karamas.
 Chakra can be opened up by contemplation on the divine ( वदव्या पर वचंतन ) , pranayama,
Guru’s grace ( गुरुकृपा ) , Meditation ( ध्यान )

34. 7. BINDU CHAKRA

35. 7. BINDU CHAKRA
 ALSO CALLED LALANA CHAKRA / MANAS CHAKRA / SOMA
CHAKRA
 CONCEPT OF SWAMI SATYANAND SARASWATI
 The Source of Amdrosia – Amrit
 Location - considered to be in the Hypthalamus.
 In ‘ Tantra ‘ the ‘ Bindu ‘ ( or Bindu visarga – “ falling of the drop “ ) is a point at the
back of the head where Brahmins grow their tuft of hair ( )
 It is below the Sahasrar chakra & above the Ajna chakra
 Symbol – Crescent Moon with white drop
 Colour - Colorless , Transparent
 Tattva – Amritam – Nectar of Immortality
 Divinity – Shiva – Consciousness
 Quality and Aspects – Youthfulness , vitality , health , Healing , Harmony , Clarity ,
Calming of emotions , Strengthening of eyesight

36. 7. BINDU CHAKRA
 The Bindu visarga is said to be the source of Bindu Fluid which contains Nectar ( Amrit )
 This fluid is released from this chakra & also stored there.
 When it drops down it gets purified in the Vishuddhi chakra .
 However when the Vishuddhi chakra is inactive the fluid drops down & flows to the Manipur
chakra where it gets consumed ( leading to physical decline )
 According to Hatha Yog Pradipika , a Hatha yog sadhaka can prolong his life by controlling
this precious fluid .
 Kechari Mudra is an important practice for this
 Function – manufacturing of necessary Cerebrum fluids –स्त्राव , salts , etc…
 Mentally & Emotionally – Associated with the consciousness – चेतना – with relation to
emotions & thoughts
 Infact we can call this place as ‘ मन ‘ from which all thoughts & moods emerge
 विवचार और मनोदशा का स्त्रोत

37. 7. BINDU CHAKRA
 It benefits Eyesight - दृत्ष्ट
 Quietens Emotions – भावनाओं को शांत
 Promotes Inner Harmony - अंदरूनी सामंजस्य / ऐक्य का विवकास
 Clarity & Balance - स्पष्टता और संतुलन
 Concentration on the Bindu Chakra relieves anxiety - धचंता , depression - उदामसन्य
nervousness
 Yogic Practice of Inverted Asanas for e.g Viparit Karni Mudra beneficial
 Practice of Kechari Mudra
 Practice of Vyutkram & Shithkram kriyasi are also beneficial

38. 8. SAHASRARA CHAKRA

39. 8. SAHASRARA CHAKRA
 CROWN CHAKRA , CROWN PLEXUS
 Sahasrara = Thousand
 The Sahasrara is also known as the Thousand – petalled Lotus , Brahmarandhra ( door
to Brahma ) & Source of Light ( because a supernatural divine light as bright as the
sun radiates from it )
 Abode of Shiva ( Purusha tattva) –seat of cosmic consciousness , enlightment
 Manifest ‘ Shakti ‘ ( prakriti ) goes back to its unmanifest form and merges with Shiva
.Kundalini Shakti awakening rising & travelling upwards , crossing through all the
chakras to finally reaching the Sahasrar chakra to merge with the Shiva tattva
 Equivalent to’ Samadhi ‘ in Yoga
 One transcends the individual ego as well as the 3 gunas
 Characteristic – Enlightenment
 Location – Crown of head
 Color – Brilliant Violet .Also said to be All colors – Lustrous white
 Symbol – Lotus with Thousand petals
 Kosh – Anandmaya

40. 8. SAHASRARA CHAKRA
 GOVERNS …
 Physical Level - Associated with the master gland – Pituitary & the small brain
( cerebellum ) which secretes hormones to communicate to the rest of the
Endocrine system
 Controls & energises the Pituitary.
 Also connects to the CNS via the Hypothalamus.
 Thus whole Nervous System is associated with this chakra
 Hormonal – The Pituitary gland plays an important role in the physical aspect of
the consciousness.
 Some call it master chakra as it directs & controls all other major chakras
 ( सभी चक्रों को तनदेश और तनयंत्रण करता है – इस मलए इसे मास्टर चक्र भी कहते है )

41. 8. SAHASRARA CHAKRA
 Sahasrara chakra is an integration of the qualities
of all other chakras
 ( सभी चक्रों का गुणों का एकीकरण है )
 It can be activated only by Divine grace
 ( के वल हदव्य अनुग्रह का माध्यम से ही यह चक्र सकक्रय
ककया जा सकता है )

43. ASHTA CHAKRAS - SUMMARY
CHAKRA MOOLADHAR SWADISHTANA MANIPUR ANAHAT VISHUDDHI AJNA BINDU SAHASRAR
CHARACTERI
STICS
Security / Survival /
Material posessions /
Physical Needs Joy , Sexuality
Power , Action ,
Self-esteem
Universal
Love &
Peace Communication
Intution ,
Wisdom ,
Creative
Intelligence
Youthfulness ,
vitality , health ,
Healing ,
Harmony ,
Clarity , Calming
of emotions ,
Strengthening
of eyesight Enlightment
LOCATION
Floor of Perinium . At
the base of the spine
Just below the
Navel – Coccyx
In the spinal area
behind the
Navel
In the spinal
area behind
the Heart
In the spinal area
behind the
Throat
between
Eyebrows
considered to
be in the
Hypothalamus
Crown of the
head
COLOR Red Orange Yellow Green Sky Blue
Silver blue /
Light Violet
Colorless ,
Transparent
Brilliant
violet/All
colors
SYMBOL-
LOTUS
PETALS) 4 6 10 12 16 2
Crescent Moon
with white drop 1000
ELEMENT Water Fire Air Ether(Akaash)
GUN Tamas Tamas Rajas Rajas Sattva Sattva Sattva Sattva
KOSH Annamaya Annamaya Annamaya Pranamaya Pranamaya
Manomaya
/Vijnanmaya Anandmaya
GLAND
Adrenal gland main Pancreas ,
also Adrenals Thymus
Thyroid
/Parathyroid Pineal Hypothalamus Pituitary
DIETY Ganesh Brahma Vishnu Mahesh
BIJ MANTRA लं वं रं यं हं ॐ

44. YOGIC POSTURES TO BALANCE CHAKRAS
 Muladhara – Pawanmuktasana , Janushirasana ,
Padmasana , Mulabandha etc
 Swadhisthan – Bhujangasana , Baddhakonasana ,
Gomukhasana etc
 Manipura – Dronasana , Suryanamaskara,Nauli etc
 Anahata – Backbends like Ushtrasana , Garudasana
 Vishuddhi – Sarvangasana , Halasana , Matsyasana ,
Setubandhasana,Brahma mudra etc
 Ajna – Shashankasana , Gomukhasana etc
 Sahasrar – Shirshasana , Padmasana , Shavasana etc

45. SPECIFIC COLORED STONES FOR BALANCING & HEALING
CHAKRAS

46. USING THE DEFINITE RELALATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMAN HEALTH –
CHAKRA AWAKENING/BALANCING & COLORS