This document discusses the concept of the seven major chakras in Ayurveda. It describes each chakra's location along the spine, associated color, mantra, ruling element, deities, related gland or organ, presiding activities, and spiritual significance. Each chakra governs a group of bodily functions and psychic energies. Mastering the chakras through yoga and meditation is believed to lead to physical, mental, and spiritual benefits like freedom from disease, clairvoyance, enlightenment, and realization of one's true nature.

1. CONCEPT OF
SHATCHAKRA
IN AYURVEDA
Directed By:-
Presented By:-
Prof. Jitendra Kumar Sharma Dr.
Komal Sharma
H.O.D
M.D.Scholar(2018)

2. INTRODUCTION
• In some Indian religions,a chakra (Sanskrit cakra, "wheel") – an energy point or
node in the subtle body.
• Chakras are believed to be part of the subtle body, not the physical body.
• More importance is given to Shatchakra in Yoga vigyan for stability.
• According to Ayurved, Vata dosha has prime control over all functions of the body.
• Now a days, there is need to establish the relation between modern science, Yoga
and Ayurved for maintaining good health of an individual .
• Ayurved and Yoga are interdependent science which are already being used in day
today practice.
CONTD…….

3. • Our body has six major Chakra.
• These six Chakra are situated along the spine and each has special function.
• These are psychic center of the astral body governing a group of functions.
• Anatomically, each Chakra represents various plexus and sub-plexuses which are
concerned with certain organs and its supply.
• These six chakra are:- 1. Muladhara Chakra
2. Swadhishthana Chakra
3. Manipura Chakra
4. Anahata Chakra
5. Vishudh Chakra
6. Ajna Chakra

5. Muladhara Chakra (Pelvic plexus of coccyges)
• Location: Perineum
• Color: Red, Yellow ; Spokes: 4
• Mantra: LAM
• Element: Prithivi (Earth)
• Ruling Deities: Brahma, Dakini
• Related Gland/Organ: Anus, Prostate
• Activity: Smell, Excretion
• Description: Resting place of Kundalini Shakti, which coils around Svayambhu
Lingam in the middle of traipura trikona, or Mahayoni. Connected to apana vayu
and kandarpa vayu. Frequently (though not always) assigned as the seat of
kanda.

6. Swadhisthana Chakra (Sacral plexus)
• Location: Clitoris, Base of Penis
• Color: Vermilion, white ; Spokes: 6
• Mantra: VAM
• Element: Apas (Water)
• Ruling Deities: Vishnu, Rakini
• Related Gland/Organ: Testes, ovaries
• Activity: Taste, Urination
• Description: Seat of the passions and unconscious desires. Development here
brings mastery over base instinct, one becomes an object of adoration and love,
fearless, and achieves fluent and compelling communication skills. Connected
to vyana vayu.

7. Manipura Chakra (Solar plexus)
• Location: Navel
• Color: Dark grey, red, blue (also gold) ; Spokes: 10
• Mantra: RAM
• Element: Tejas (Fire)
• Ruling Deities: Rudra, Lakini
• Related Gland/Organ: Adrenals
• Activity: Vision, Walking
• Description: Considered the seat of all fires: digestion, willpower, solar
resonance, etc. Contains the power of creation and destruction. Shining,
powerful, forceful. Mastery brings freedom from disease, alchemical ability,
clairvoyance, and lasting happiness. Related to samana vayu.

8. Anahata Charkra (Cardiac plexus)
• Location: Chest
• Color: Deep red, gold, smoke ; Spokes: 12
• Mantra: YAM
• Element: Prana (Air)
• Ruling Deities: Ishvara, Kakini
• Related Gland/Organ: Thymus
• Activity: Touch, Moving Arms
• Description: Considered to be the seat of the individual soul (for details, see Secondary Chakras).
Governs qualities of wisdom, nobility, and control of the senses. Mastery of this center makes one
endearing to the opposite sex, brings inspired speech, and the ability to enter another’s body. Also,
full knowledge of past, present, and future, and powers of levitation are available from
contemplating on this center. Related to prana vayu.

9. Vishuddha Chakra (Throat plexus)
• Location: Throat
• Color: Smoky purple, Blue, White ; Spokes: 16
• Mantra: HAM
• Element: Akasha (Void)
• Ruling Deities: Sadashiva, Shakini
• Related Gland/Organ: Thyroid
• Activity: Hearing, Speech
• Description: Center of pristine purity and the first “gateway” to significant spiritual
realization. Contains the foundational energy for manifestation – Akasha – as the
background unifying essence of the lower four elements of earth, water, fire, and air.
Mastery brings about enduring peacefulness and sagacious wisdom. Related to udana vayu
and soma.

10. Ajna Chakra (Cavernous plexus)
• Location: Forehead (alt: between eyebrows)
• Color: White ; Spokes: 2
• Mantra: OM
• Element: Manas (Mind)
• Ruling Deities: Paramashiva,
• Related Gland/Organ: Pituitary (alt: Pineal)
• Activity: Consciousness
• Description Control center for all mental activity, including regulation of sense
faculties (indriyas). Unification point of ida, pingala, and sushumna nadis. Seat
of polarity archetypes – masc./fem., Shiva/Shakti, etc. Mastery of this center
eradicates karma, and gains all the powers of the lower five chakras.