Vaasthu Sastra dikenali sebagai 'Feng Shui'

It is imperative that two of the well-known Eastern design methods-Feng-Shui (China) and Vastu shastra (India) are understood in a proper perspective, as both these disciplines in their own ways define the relationship between man and the cosmos.

In Chinese language Feng means wind & Shui means water, implying thereby that the technique involves balancing of the cosmic element water & the cosmic quality “wind” in a system to achieve harmony with the cosmic forces.

Vastu shastra has clear-cut definitions- Vastu means abode or a house & shastra means science or technology, i.e. it is the scientific method of house construction. Vastu shastra considers a house to be a living soul, having prana. Fengshui scripts denote water, fire, wood, gold and earth as the basic five elements forming the entire universe with ‘wind’ as the special quality attainable by these elements. Vastu shastra scriptures stress that every living and non-living entity, for that matter the entire world, is created out of the Panch-Maha-Bhutas – earth, water, fire, wind & ether. 

“Ether” is considered the most important element in this system, as every possible transformation from one element to the other has to be routed through Akashtatva only. Vastu shastra has its own system of Vastu-Chakras, which is used in conjunction with Astrology; Astronomy & Yogashastra for site-selection & a magnetic compass decides the directional aspect. Interestingly, both the systems insist on N.S. orientation for a structure. Feng-Shui considers a land having reddish or yellowish soil as a good geomantic land.

Vastu shastra considers a land with white & yellow coloured soil for house construction. Red coloured soil is tolerated in Vastu shastra, but a site with black soil is prescribed for construction purposes, as such lands are prone to water-logging problems- a kind of environmental pollution. Feng-Shui insists that a body of water should flow in front of the main ent rance of the house. There is no preferred direction of water flow as Feng-shui allows positioning of the main entrance in any directions, depending on the birth year of the owner of the house. Vastu shastra on the other hand considers water flow in the direction N.E. to the Vastu as a beneficial factor with lunar-shaped (Chandrakar) N.E. directional flow as a pointer to frame & prosperity.

A major discrepancy in both these disciplines pertains to the direction of ventilator openings. Feng-shui considers N. as evil & prefers S. direction for window openings. In contrast Vastu shastra dictates the position of windows should be in the N.E.or N.E. directions only. Feng-Shui attempts to offer the households protection against yellow dust and sand which the chinese mainland receives from the deserts situated on the N. border of that country.

Vastu shastra follows scientific logic in selection of the window directions, in the sense that it considers the beneficial effects of early morning sunlight. Location & design of rooms in Feng-Shui are based on the traditional Le-Shu grid of nine squares which assigns different directions. In Vastu shastra the location of rooms are designated in the Vastu Purush Mandal, consisting of nine squares as influenced by the journey of the sun in its various phases.

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The Meaning of Om

Before the beginning, the Brahman (absolute reality) was one and non-dual. It thought, "I am only one -- may I become many." This caused a vibration which eventually became sound, and this sound was Om. Creation itself was set in motion by the vibration of Om. The closest approach to Brahman is that first sound, Om. Thus, this sacred symbol has become emblematic of Brahman just as images are emblematic of material objects.

The vibration produced by chanting Om in the physical universe corresponds to the original vibration that first arose at the time of creation. The sound of Om is also called Pranava, meaning that it sustains life and runs through Prana or breath. Om also represents the four states of the Supreme Being. The three sounds in Om (AUM) represent the waking, dream and deep sleep states and the silence which surrounds Om represents the "Turiya" state.

Because the first of the three states of consciousness is the waking state, it is represented by the sound "A" pronounced like "A" in accounting. Because the dream state of consciousness lies between the waking and the deep sleep states, it is represented by the letter "U" which lies between the "A" and "M". This "U" is pronounced like the "U" in would. The last state of consciousness is the deep sleep state and is represented by "M" pronounced as in "sum." This closes the pronunciation of Om just as deep sleep is the final stage of the mind at rest. Whenever Om is recited in succession there is an inevitable period of silence between two successive Oms. This silence represents the "fourth state" known as "Turiya" which is the state of perfect bliss when the individual self recognizes his identity with the supreme.

The Symbol Om

Just as the sound of Om represents the four states of Brahman, the symbol Om written in Sanskrit also represents everything. The material world of the waking state is symbolized by the large lower curve. The deep sleep state is represented by the upper left curve. The dream state, lying between the waking state below and the deep sleep state above, emanates from the confluence of the two. The point and semicircle are separate from the rest and rule the whole. The point represents the turiya state of absolute consciousness. The open semicircle is symbolic of the infinite and the fact that the meaning of the point can not be grasped if one limits oneself to finite thinking.

The Power of Chanting Om

The chanting of Om drives away all worldly thoughts and removes distraction and infuses new vigour in the body.

When you feel depressed, chant Om fifty times and you will be filled with new vigour and strength. The chanting of Om is a powerful tonic. When you chant Om, you feel you are the pure, all pervading light and consciousness.

Those who chant Om will have a powerful, sweet voice. Whenever you take a stroll, you can chant Om. You can also sing Om in a beautiful way. The rythmic pronunciation of Om makes the mind serene and pointed, and infuses the spiritual qualifications which ensure self-realization.

Those who do meditation of Om daily will get tremendous power. They will have lustre in their eyes and faces.

Meditation on Om

Retire to a quite place, sit down, close your eyes and completely relax your muscles and nerves. Concentrate on the space between your eyebrows and quieten and silence the conscious mind. Begin to repeat "Om" mentally while associating the ideas of infinity, eternity, immortality, etc. You must repeat Om with the feeling that you are the infinite and all-pervading. Mere repetition of Om will not bring the desired result. Keep the meaning of Om always at heart. Feal Om. Feel that you are the pure, perfect, all-knowing, eternal, free, Brahman. Feel that you are absolute consciousness and the infinite, unchanging existance. Every part of your body should powerfully vibrate with these ideas. This feeling should be kept up all day long. Practice regularly and steadily with sincerity, faith, perseverance and enthusiasm in the morning, midday and evening.

Mantras

There are many mantras used in worship. The first is always the Moola Manthirum. This mantra forms the foundation which supports all the others. It was not written by a person but was given to us directly from Amma Herself in Her oracle. This mantra has enormous power. Some of the benefits conferred by reciting the Moola Mantra are:

The Divine energy freely flows from the feet of Amma to the different systems of the body. The holy vibrations penetrate all the cells and revitalize the entire system.

Eradication of one's Karma.

Gives you what you rightfully deserve.

Helps solve ailments and genuine problems.

Confers blessings leading to prosperity and a happy life.

Helps one to reach the highest spiritual pedestal (Mukti).

Prevents fatal accidents.

Each type of pooja or velvi has specific mantras which are recited at a certain time during the ritual. The long mantras have either 108 or 1008 lines and are concluded with a short mantra of three lines and three om's. The mantras recited during mandram pooja in America are shown below. Amma has given us permission to omit the 1008 line mantra which is normally recited because She says we are so busy and have little time. All mandrams in India, however, recite the 1008 as is normally required.

The number 108 has been considered sacred for thousands of years in India. The origin of this number probably lies in astronomy. The average distance from the sun and moon to the earth is 108 times each of their respective diameters. This is true to an accuracy of 0.5% for the Sun and 2% for the Moon. The thought that this was known so long ago is amazing. Like all tantric mantras each line is preceded by om and concluded with om. These characteristics give the mantras great potency

With the exception of the Moola Mantra, the task of writing all the mantras was given to specific people by Amma and they wrote them under Adhiparasakthi's divine guidance. Two of the 1008 mantras were written by two individuals who were once staunch atheists before they met Amma. The mantras written by people were given their power when they were presented to Amma after completion and She imbued them with power.

For velvis and yagnas there are many more mantras which must be recited and no exceptions are given in these requirements. Specific mantras are required at various steps during the preparation and conduction of the ceremony to ensure that everything is done correctly.

Black Granite of Indians 'Hindu'

Indian black granite is a wonderful stone. It is capable of a variety of finishes which can give it a variety of different color possibilities. It is possible to see 4-5 different colors on a single piece depending on the degree of polish or roughness of the stone.

Indian black granite is among the best granite in the world sought after by artists globally. Unlike inferior quality granite, Indian granite is extremely dense and without impurities that plague other stones. The density of granite makes a granite sculpture perfect for any garden because it can be left outside in extreme heat and extreme cold for years without care.Thats why the statues of Hindu deities of Indians are made by this type of stone.

Five great daily sacrifices in Hinduism

Explanations by Swami Sivananda
Divine Life Society, Rishikesh

There are five great daily sacrifices that are to be
performed by every householder. They are:
1. Brahma Yajna or Veda Yajna.
Sacrifice to Brahman or the Vedas or the sages.
Teaching and studying scriptures is Brahma Yajna)

2. Deva Yajna.
Sacrifice to the celestials.
(Homa or oblations into the sacred fire is Deva Yajna)

3. Pitri Yajna.
Sacrifice to the manes.
(Tarpan or offering of water to the ancestors,
and Sraddha, form Pitri Yajna)

4. Bhuta Yajna.
Sacrifice to all the creatures.
(Offering of food to all creatures is Bhuta Yajna)

5. Manushya Yajna.
Sacrifice to man.
(Hospitality to guests is Manushya Yajna or Atithi Yajna)

The Significance Of 108

By Linda Johnsen
It is amazing how much Western science has taught us. Today, for example, kids in grammar school learn that the sun is 93 million miles from the earth and that the speed of light is 186,000 miles per hours. Yoga may teach us about our Higher Self, but it can't supply this kind of information about physics or astronomy.

Or can it?

Professor Subhash Kak of Louisiana State University recently called my attention to a remarkable statement by Sayana, a fourteenth century Indian scholar. In his commentary on a hymn in the Rig Veda, the oldest and perhaps most mystical text ever composed in India, Sayana has this to say: "With deep respect, I bow to the sun, who travels 2,202 yojanas in half a nimesha."

A yojana is about nine American miles; a nimesha is 16/75 of a second. Mathematically challenged readers, get out your calculators!

2,202 yojanas x 9 miles x 75 - 8 nimeshas = 185,794 m.p.s.

Basically, Sayana is saying that sunlight travels at 186,000 miles per second! How could a Vedic scholar who died in 1387 A.D. have known the correct figure for the speed of light? If this was just a wild guess it's the most amazing coincidence in the history of science!

The yoga tradition is full of such coincidences. Take for instance the mala many yoga students wear around their neck. Since these rosaries are used to keep track of the number of mantras a person is repeating, students often ask why they have 108 beads instead of 100. Part of the reason is that the mala represent the ecliptic, the path of the sun and moon across the sky. Yogis divide the ecliptic into 27 equal sections called nakshatras, and each of these into four equal sectors called padas, or "steps," marking the 108 steps that the sun and moon take through heaven.

Each is associated with a particular blessing force, with which you align yourself as you turn the beads.

Traditionally, yoga students stop at the 109th "guru bead," flip the mala around in their hand, and continue reciting their mantra as they move backward through the beads. The guru bead represents the summer and winter solstices, when the sun appears to stop in its course and reverse directions. In the yoga tradition we learn that we're deeply interconnected with all of nature. Using a mala is a symbolic way of connecting ourselves with the cosmic cycles governing our universe.

But Professor Kak points out other coincidences: The distance between the earth and the sun is approximately 108 times the sun's diameter. The diameter of the sun is about 108 times the earth's diameter. And the distance between the earth and the moon is 108 times the moon's diameter.

Could this be the reason the ancient sages considered 108 such a sacred number? If the microcosm (us) mirrors the macrocosm (the solar system), then maybe you could say there are 108 steps between our ordinary human awareness and the divine light at the center of our being. Each time we chant another mantra as our mala beads slip through our fingers, we are taking another step toward our own inner sun.

As we read through ancient Indian texts, we find so much the sages of antiquity could not possibly have known-but did. While our European and Middle Eastern ancestors claimed that the universe was created about 6,000 years ago, the yogis have always maintained that our present cosmos is billions of years old, and that it's just one of many such universes which have arisen and dissolved in the vastness of eternity.

In fact the Puranas, encyclopedias of yogic lore thousands of years old, describe the birth of our solar system out of a "milk ocean," the Milky Way. Through the will of the Creator, they tell us, a vortex shaped like a lotus arose from the navel of eternity. It was called Hiranya Garbha, the shining womb. It gradually coalesced into our world, but will perish some day billions of years hence when the sun expands to many times it present size, swallowing all life on earth. In the end, the Puranas say, the ashes of the earth will be blown into space by the cosmic wind. Today we known this is a scientifically accurate, if poetic, description of the fate of our planet.

The Surya Siddhanta is the oldest surviving astronomical text in the Indian tradition. Some Western scholars date it to perhaps the fifth or sixth centuries A.D., though the text itself claims to represent a tradition much, much older. It explains that the earth is shaped like a ball, and states that at the very opposite side of the planet from India is a great city where the sun is rising at the same time it sets in India. In this city, the Surya Siddhanta claims, lives a race of siddhas, or advanced spiritual adepts. If you trace the globe of the earth around to the exact opposite side of India, you'll find Mexico. Is it possible that the ancient Indians were well aware of the great sages/astronomers of Central America many centuries before Columbus discovered America?

Knowing the unknowable

To us today it seems impossible that the speed of light or the fate of our solar system could be determined without advanced astronomical instruments. How could the writers of old Sanskrit texts have known the unknowable? In searching for an explanation we first need to understand that these ancient scientists were not just intellectuals, they were practicing yogis. The very first lines of the Surya Siddhanta, for of the Golden Age a great astronomer named Maya desired to learn the secrets of the heavens, so he first performed rigorous yogic practices. Then the answers to his questions appeared in his mind in an intuitive flash.

Does this sound unlikely? Yoga Sutra 3:26-28 states that through, samyama (concentration, meditation, and unbroken mental absorption) on the sun, moon, and pole star, we can gain knowledge of the planets and stars. Sutra 3:33 clarifies, saying: "Through keenly developed intuition, everything can be known." Highly developed intuition is called pratibha in yoga. It is accessible only to those who have completely stilled their mind, focusing their attention on one object with laser-like intensity. Those who have limited their mind are no longer limited to the fragments of knowledge supplied by the five senses. All knowledge becomes accessible to them.

"There are [those] who would say that consciousness, acting on itself, can find universal knowledge," Professor Kak admits. "In fact this is the traditional Indian view."

Perhaps the ancient sages didn't need advanced astronomical instruments. After all, they had yoga.

Source: http://www.yimag.org

http://hindustt.blogspot.com/2009/07/significance-of-108.html

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The Meaning of Om

Before the beginning, the Brahman (absolute reality) was one and non-dual. It thought, "I am only one -- may I become many." This caused a vibration which eventually became sound, and this sound was Om. Creation itself was set in motion by the vibration of Om. The closest approach to Brahman is that first sound, Om. Thus, this sacred symbol has become emblematic of Brahman just as images are emblematic of material objects.

The vibration produced by chanting Om in the physical universe corresponds to the original vibration that first arose at the time of creation. The sound of Om is also called Pranava, meaning that it sustains life and runs through Prana or breath. Om also represents the four states of the Supreme Being. The three sounds in Om (AUM) represent the waking, dream and deep sleep states and the silence which surrounds Om represents the "Turiya" state.

Because the first of the three states of consciousness is the waking state, it is represented by the sound "A" pronounced like "A" in accounting. Because the dream state of consciousness lies between the waking and the deep sleep states, it is represented by the letter "U" which lies between the "A" and "M". This "U" is pronounced like the "U" in would. The last state of consciousness is the deep sleep state and is represented by "M" pronounced as in "sum." This closes the pronunciation of Om just as deep sleep is the final stage of the mind at rest. Whenever Om is recited in succession there is an inevitable period of silence between two successive Oms. This silence represents the "fourth state" known as "Turiya" which is the state of perfect bliss when the individual self recognizes his identity with the supreme.

The Symbol Om

Just as the sound of Om represents the four states of Brahman, the symbol Om written in Sanskrit also represents everything. The material world of the waking state is symbolized by the large lower curve. The deep sleep state is represented by the upper left curve. The dream state, lying between the waking state below and the deep sleep state above, emanates from the confluence of the two. The point and semicircle are separate from the rest and rule the whole. The point represents the turiya state of absolute consciousness. The open semicircle is symbolic of the infinite and the fact that the meaning of the point can not be grasped if one limits oneself to finite thinking.

The Power of Chanting Om

The chanting of Om drives away all worldly thoughts and removes distraction and infuses new vigour in the body.

When you feel depressed, chant Om fifty times and you will be filled with new vigour and strength. The chanting of Om is a powerful tonic. When you chant Om, you feel you are the pure, all pervading light and consciousness.

Those who chant Om will have a powerful, sweet voice. Whenever you take a stroll, you can chant Om. You can also sing Om in a beautiful way. The rythmic pronunciation of Om makes the mind serene and pointed, and infuses the spiritual qualifications which ensure self-realization.

Those who do meditation of Om daily will get tremendous power. They will have lustre in their eyes and faces.

Meditation on Om

Retire to a quite place, sit down, close your eyes and completely relax your muscles and nerves. Concentrate on the space between your eyebrows and quieten and silence the conscious mind. Begin to repeat "Om" mentally while associating the ideas of infinity, eternity, immortality, etc. You must repeat Om with the feeling that you are the infinite and all-pervading. Mere repetition of Om will not bring the desired result. Keep the meaning of Om always at heart. Feal Om. Feel that you are the pure, perfect, all-knowing, eternal, free, Brahman. Feel that you are absolute consciousness and the infinite, unchanging existance. Every part of your body should powerfully vibrate with these ideas. This feeling should be kept up all day long. Practice regularly and steadily with sincerity, faith, perseverance and enthusiasm in the morning, midday and evening.

Mantras

There are many mantras used in worship. The first is always the Moola Manthirum. This mantra forms the foundation which supports all the others. It was not written by a person but was given to us directly from Amma Herself in Her oracle. This mantra has enormous power. Some of the benefits conferred by reciting the Moola Mantra are:

The Divine energy freely flows from the feet of Amma to the different systems of the body. The holy vibrations penetrate all the cells and revitalize the entire system.

Eradication of one's Karma.

Gives you what you rightfully deserve.

Helps solve ailments and genuine problems.

Confers blessings leading to prosperity and a happy life.

Helps one to reach the highest spiritual pedestal (Mukti).

Prevents fatal accidents.

Each type of pooja or velvi has specific mantras which are recited at a certain time during the ritual. The long mantras have either 108 or 1008 lines and are concluded with a short mantra of three lines and three om's. The mantras recited during mandram pooja in America are shown below. Amma has given us permission to omit the 1008 line mantra which is normally recited because She says we are so busy and have little time. All mandrams in India, however, recite the 1008 as is normally required.

The number 108 has been considered sacred for thousands of years in India. The origin of this number probably lies in astronomy. The average distance from the sun and moon to the earth is 108 times each of their respective diameters. This is true to an accuracy of 0.5% for the Sun and 2% for the Moon. The thought that this was known so long ago is amazing. Like all tantric mantras each line is preceded by om and concluded with om. These characteristics give the mantras great potency

With the exception of the Moola Mantra, the task of writing all the mantras was given to specific people by Amma and they wrote them under Adhiparasakthi's divine guidance. Two of the 1008 mantras were written by two individuals who were once staunch atheists before they met Amma. The mantras written by people were given their power when they were presented to Amma after completion and She imbued them with power.

For velvis and yagnas there are many more mantras which must be recited and no exceptions are given in these requirements. Specific mantras are required at various steps during the preparation and conduction of the ceremony to ensure that everything is done correctly.

Sahasrara (Seventh Chakra)

Sahasrara
Chakra 7

The crown Chakra encompasses our muscular system, skeletal system and skin. The goal of this Chakra is expanded consciousness and the element is knowing.

When Chakra seven is not in balance we can experience a mistrust of life, selfishness inability to see the big picture, confusion, apathy and a lack of faith and inspiration A person may be overly intellectual to compensate for the spiritual void. Physically we might see depression, extreme sensitivities to light or sound, unexplained exhaustion.

When we have balance we have a deep understanding not necessarily in a proven way. We have a belief system and a connection to a higher power. This Chakra is less about the physical and more about how you feel, how you regard yourself as a thinking being.

The best yogic exercise for Sahasrara is meditation to quiet the mind and separating the ego (voice) from the true self.

Sahasrara translates to means “thousandfold”. It is a symbol for the petals of the lotus flower opening as our true self opens and experience the Divine.

Ajna (Sixth Chakra)

Ajna
Chakra 6

Ajna is located just above and between the eyes. Often called the “third eye” this Chakra deals with visualization, intuition, imagination, telepathy and clairvoyance, which comes from the French meaning clear seeing.
It is associated with light and involves the pituitary gland, nervous system, eyes, head, lower brain and nose.

Physical dysfunctions that may arise with an imbalance are brain tumors or stroke, blindness, learning disabilities, headaches. Emotionally we may find hallucinations, lack of discipline, attachment to material possessions and people and fear of success.
This Chakra draws into our lives lessons that will lead us to wisdom but only if we are open.
When Anja is flowing it can communicate with easily with the other Chakras. We possess the capacity to visualize and increase our sense of confidence and power.

Anja translates to mean “beyond wisdom” or “the perception center”. We command the power to turn visualization into manifestation. Perhaps, this is the place where we can ask not how life can serve us but how can we serve life?

Vishuddha (Fifth Chakra)

Vishuddha
Chakra five

Visuddha is the first of the three Chakras which reside on a spiritual plane. The elements is sound and it is located in the throat.
Chakra five is associated with the throat, jaw, thyroid, ears and mouth. It is about all that we put out into the world. The vibrational level by which we express ourselves. Visuddha resonates with our true self and conveys our creativity through singing, writing, speaking, dancing, art or any form of expression we may seek.

The challenge to all of us in life is to learn to fearlessly express who we are. The souls desire is to be heard and understood and to speak and hear the Truth. Lies are toxic to the Fifth Chakra. We must learn to speak the truth without harming the self or others.

When unbalanced you may experience stiff neck, shoulder tension, teeth grinding, jaw disorders, throat ailments and thyroid problems. On an emotional level you might notice excessive talking, inability to listen, hearing difficulties, stuttering and a fear of speaking or expressing yourself.
You might notice the way you feel after you have said or done something unkind. Your vibration and energy are heavy and thick. Visuddha translates to mean purification.

We need to purify our body through diet, yoga and meditation to experience the subtle energies of the upper Chakras.

When in harmony this Chakra will help us resonate with our self and with others, we find creative self expression and are in touch with playfulness, joy and innocence in our lives. We are able give and receive the truth and can hear our soul’s desire.

Anahata (Forth Chakra)

Anahata
Chakra four

Our heart Chakra is the balancing point for the other Chakras. Energy from the three lower Chakras combine with the energy from the three above and find balance.
Anahata governs intuition, hope, love and forgiveness. The element is air and this Chakra encompasses our heart, lungs, shoulders and arms, ribs, breasts diaphragm and thymus gland.
When unbalanced we struggle with resentment, loneliness, grief, anger, mistrust, lack of hope and the tendency to label and judge. Physical manifestations of an imbalance are heart failure or attack, asthma, lung problems, upper back and shoulder issues and problems related to the breasts.

The heart speaks to us on behalf of the soul. You might notice when we need to figure something out or need space we say “we need air” or when we are hurt we take a deep breath.

When we carry grief in our hearts it turns into a grievance against another. It is important to search ourselves for these feelings. When we forgive we set ourselves free. Forgiveness is the foundation for ALL healing.

When Anahata is balanced we have self love, compassion, empathy, peace, unity equilibrium and a strong immune system.

The name Anahata translates to mean unstruck. Perhaps this is how we are meant to live our lives, as if our hearts have never been wounded.

Manipura (Third Chakra)

Manipura
Chakra three

The solar plexus Chakra is located between the navel and the base of the sternum. It is often called our second brain our “gut feeling”. The element here is fire. This is the place we derive our personal power, self esteem, personality and energy.

We pull up the tools from Chakra one and mix them with the desire of Chakra two and it is Chakra three where we find the WILL to make things happen. We may have talent and desire but without a healthy Manipura, we can make nothing happen.

It encompasses our abdomen, upper intestines liver, gallbladder kidneys and pancreas
When this Chakra is blocked we may have issues with trust, self acceptance, self image, playing the victim and a fear of rejection. We may have some anger issues which can lead to weight issues. Other physical problems may be chronic fatigue, digestive troubles, diabetes, anorexia, arthritis and digestive problems.

When balanced we find laughter, purposeful action and that power resides within and is not oppressive nor submissive. Power does not come from control but from self knowledge, passion and compassion.

It is important to learn to quiet the mind so that we can listen to the inner self.

Svadhisthana (Second Chakra)

Svadhisthana
Chakra two

The sacral Chakra governs our self worth, sexuality, ability to communicate, graceful movement, ability to adapt and experience pleasure. The element is water representing our ability to “go with the flow” in life and releasing control and guilt issues. For many people change is frightening and difficult so they may rather stay in an unhealthy place because it is familiar.

Svadhisthana encompasses sexual organs, lower vertebrae, pelvis, hips, bladder and appendix.
When Chakra two is unbalanced we may suffer from painful menstrual cycles, low back pain, sexual and urinary problems and knee or hip trouble. On occasion addictions can stem from this Chakra. One becomes controlled through addiction.

This Chakra begins to develop between ages two and four. The child begins to create their own individuality yet are under the guidance of the parents.

A healthy second Chakra promotes a healthy yin/yang existence, graceful movement, we can nurture and have the ability to experience pleasure and sensuality.

Often times, in yoga, you will hear that the hips are the seat of our emotions. We bury a lot of emotions in that area and when we begin to open the hips and groin in class we might experience some nausea, dizziness, anger, disconnect and even tears. But this is a good thing! The purpose is to feel it and set it free so that we make room to heal.

Muladhara (First Chakra)

MULADHARA
Chakra one

The root Chakra grounds us in physical existence. It element is earth and it relates to our bodies and the material world around us. Our right to BE.

The focus here is our concern with survival. A roof over head, food and money. The major development of this Chakra is our first year of life. If we were abandoned, undernourished, didn’t bond with our mother or had a traumatic birth the Chakra can develop a glitch that will need to be cleared. There can often be a karmic element to this.

When energy cannot flow freely in this area we can suffer from physical ailments such as stomach gas, constipation, poor blood health, weak bones and joints (the body support), sciatica, knee troubles, adrenal exhaustion and weight issues.

Emotionally, we might suffer from an inability to stand up for self, fear, not feeling a sense of belonging, inability to provide for your necessities in life, selfish, feeling victimized and attachment to material things. Sometimes eating disorders stem from this Chakra. One who suffers from obesity may feel very unsafe and feels the need to weigh themselves down in order to belong. Someone who may suffer from anorexia might struggle with feeling that they do not deserve to be, to take up space.

A eye opening exercise that you can do is to take a look at your home environment. Is it filled with clutter? Do you resent cleaning? Resist cleaning out closets and passing things on? Clutter in the home is a covering up of your true self. It is not possible to see your true potential if it is hidden away. Often it shows we have no faith in our future when we cannot let go of objects.
When Muladhara is functioning properly we have a strong sense of self, stability, grounding, prosperity and good health. We possess all the keys to manifest in life.

Chakra in our body

The Chakras

Chakra is the sanskrit word meaning wheel or vortex. They are mentioned in the ancient Hindu texts, the Vedas, dating back to 300BC.
There are seven major chakras in the body. They run along the spine and correlate to energy centers in the body. They can be associated with certain body parts, elements, emotions, senses, age, glands, colors, sounds and astrological signs just to name a few. These centers help regulate our emotional and physical self. Blockages in the Chakras can cause confusion, illness and emotional upset. A Chakra will react by either opening up too wide to get what it needs, thereby filling up and becoming blocked or the Chakra will close down to protect itself and not allow energy in. By learning how our energy centers affect us and how to clear them we can enhance our lives.

Muladhara

The root chakra

Earth, survival and grounding

Svadhisthana

The sacral chakra

Water, emotions, desire, and pleasure

Manipura

The solar plexus chakra

Fire, will, power, and assertiveness

Anahata

The heart chakra

Air, love, forgiveness, and compassion

Vishuddha

The throat chakra

Sound, creativity, and all that we put out into the world

Anja

The third eye chakra

Relates to light, seeing, knowing, and intuition

Sahasrara

The crown chakra

Relates to thought and the understanding of the highest self

Materials For Homa and its Benefits...

1. Jack fruits tree twigs - Prosperity
2. Oak tree twigs - Success
3. Arasu tree twigs - Wealth
4. Athi tree twigs - Pleasures
5. Sandal wood - Peace of mind
6. Banana tree twigs - Good health
7. Vannie tree twigs - Attraction
8. Vilvam tree twigs - Body growth
9. Mango tree twigs - Defeat of enemies
10. Ghee - Free from sickness
11. Cooked rice - Success in agriculture
12. Gingerly seeds Salvation (moksham)
13. Black gram - Increase in cows
14. Roasted padi - Prosperity
15. Brown sugar - Wealth
16. Coconut - Gift of power
17. Roasted Rice - Defeat of enemies
18. Green peas - Long life
19. Padi - Royal favours
20. Various roots - Profits from land
21. Honey - Health,intelligenceand good speech
22. Milk curd - Blessed with children
23. Oranges - Be impartial
24. Apples - Happiness
25. Banana fruits - Good crops
26. Pomegranate fruits - Free from anger
27. Lime fruits - No fear of death
28. Milk - Long life
29. Arugu grass - Intelligence
30. Jathipoo, kumkuma poo, Pachai karpooram, vetti root - Prosperity

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Abhishegha Materials And its Benefits...

1. Gingerly oil - Good health
2. Rice flour Relief from debts
3. Abhishega kootthu - Cure from ailments
4. Saffron power - Attractive looks
5. Holy water - Prosperity
6. Pancha kavyam - Purity
7. Panchamiirtham - Success
8. Ghee - Salvation
9. Milk - Long life
10. Milk curd (yogurt) - blessed with children
11. Honey - Health,intelligence and music
12. Sugar cane juice - Free from illness
13. Brown fruits - Success over enemies
14. Banana fruits - Good crops
15. Mango fruits - Blessed with children
16. Pomegranate -Calm down from anger
17. Oranges - Be impartial
18. Lime fruits - No fear of death
19. Cooked rice - Gift of a kingdom
20. Young coconut water - Pleasures
21. Vibuthi - Intelligence
22. Sandal paste - Wealth
23. Kunggumam - Prosperity
24. Scented water - Free from fear
25. Sweet rice cooked with ghee - Free from famine
26. Incense - Cure from ailments

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