BASE CHAKRA -Muladhara
Chakra 1

Mooladhara is the lowest of
the chakras. It is known as the root center (mool - root, adhara - place).
There are also centers below mooladhara, which represent the lower animal
levels of consciousness. These are active in animals, but dormant in human
beings.
Mooladhara is symbolized by
a deep red lotus with four petals, upon which are inscribed the mantras am,
yam, sham, sham, sam. In the center is a yellow square and the bija mantra
lam. In the center of the square is a red triangle with its apex pointing
downward. Within the triangle is the smoky coloured swayambhu linga,
encircled by a golden serpent with three and a half coils. The triangle is
riding on an elephant with seven trunks which symbolizes the stability and
solidarity of earth. The presiding deities are Brahma, the creator of the
universe, and goddess Dakini, who is the controller of the skin element of
the body.
Mooladhara is called the
root center because it is the seat or dwelling place of primal energy,
kundalini shakti. The kundalini is in the form of a serpent in deep sleep,
coiled around swayambhu linga. It is the source of all energy in man and the
universe, whether sexual, emotional, mental, psychic or spiritual. Energy (Shakti)
is only one, however, the center through which it manifests itself gives it
various qualities and attributes.
To awaken this energy
through self-purification and concentration of mind, and to lead it up to
the higher chakras and ultimately to sahasrara, where, as pure energy (Shakti),
it unites with the pure consciousness (Shiva), is the aim of yoga.
The root centre is seated
at the base of the spine. At this level the energies manifesting in the
human system have reached their slowest rate of vibration. If we think of
the energy vibration in terms of sound this would represent the deepest note
as produced, for example, by the tuba or double bassoon. In fact music of
these coarser vibrations such as military band music or certain kinds of
jazz does produce a noticeable effect at the lowest centre and tends to
produce the urge to move the feet as in marching, stamping or strutting.
The vibration of energy in
the human system through a chakra produces an experience which in Hindu
terminology is called
a tattwa and in Western terms an element. The element of the root chakra
is the quality of solidity in other words the earth element.
The earth element gives us
the quality of cohesive resistance and weight or solidness. At this level
one has the experience of security and satisfaction in one s existing state
and of being comfortable as one is, therefore there is no urge to move or
change to another state. The earth element vibration gives one the
experience of having one's feet firmly on the ground. It is a very real fact
that at times when we feel insecure and nervous the vital currents are not
earthed through our lowest centre.
This chakra naturally
governs all that is solid in the body such as the bones, teeth and nails.
The sense of smell is associated with this level. All creatures that are
very close to the earth have a strong sense of smell. We also see this in
people; those who are very acute in material matters very often have
prominent noses.
ASNAS FOR CHAKRA 1
BASE CHAKRA QUALITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
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Sanskrit Name: MULADHARA CHAKRA.
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LIFE ENERGY AS The Physical Body AND
SOLID MATTER.
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Element: Earth.
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SENSE: SMELL.
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YOGA PATH: HATHA.
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VERB: TO HAVE.
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DEVELOPMENTAL PHASES;
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BIRTH, INFANCY, GROWTH, MAINTENANCE
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DISEASE, OLD AGE, DEATH.
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PHYSICAL SURVIVAL.
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FOOD AND DIET.
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SHELTER AND UTILITIES.
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MATERIAL ASSETS AND BELONGINGS.
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- HUMAN ANATOMY.
- LIMITATION.
- GROUNDING.
- BASE CHAKRA PSYCHOLOGY:
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