The Chakras and The 7 Planes of Existence
The Chakras and The 7 Planes of Existence
Every one of the centers that are called Chakras corresponds to an area of the body,
certain behavioural characteristics and a stage of spiritual growth. Chakras represent
specific psychophysical energies that are activated one by one through the breath along
with the flow of the elements throughout daily life. Aroused by the practices of Tantra
Yoga, the dormant spiritual Kundalini energy can be made to leave the first chakra and
pierce the chakras above, causing various spiritual experiences to occur.
Each of the seven chakras represents a definite set of desires that correspond to a
particular element (up to the fifth chakra). While desires should not be cultivated, they
should be fulfilled if they are found to be really present instead of artificial. Otherwise
one will be inevitably drawn back to them. The understanding of the seven chakras offers
a way to balance ones desires and lead a more happy and spiritual life along personal
destiny.
In Kundalini yoga or Lava yoga, a large set of techniques is used to concentrate all life
force in the Sushumna Nadi and rise the coiled Kundalini energy through all seven
chakras towards the seventh chakra. In this way, the divine mother Shakti, in the form of
Kundalini, can find union with her beloved, the Supreme Shiva, who resides in eternal
bliss at the top of the skull. Thus, one can move beyond the elements and achieve the
non-dual consciousness that bring liberation from the ever changing world of illusion.
*The Seventh Chakra and the Soma Chakra (below) belong to the Chakras of Higher
Consciousness*
Sub-Chakra of the Seventh Chakra (Soma Chakra) Between 6th and 7th Chakra)
Translation: Nectar Chakra
Location: Above the Ajna Chakra and within the Sahasrara or 7th Chakra;
above the 3rd eye in the centre of the forehead.
Element: None
Color: None
Aspects: None
Ruling Planet: Rahu
Deity: Kameshvara and Kameshvari
Behavioral Bliss
characteristics: (direction of spin)
Associated Age: None