Chakras

                 Chakras, Energy Points Of Human Body


Here some texts fragments I picked up:

          Chakras, Tree Of Life and Metaphysic (Dennis J. B.)
           Chakras and Vedic Context (William T. McClellan)

         Another very good introduction into Human Aura gives
                         Barbara Ann Brennan.


                 Chakras, Tree Of Life and Metaphysic

Dennis J. B. writes:

        OUM Greetings to one and all.  I have recently noticed a
few inquiries on Chakra's and Kundalini and as such I would like to
share my personal findings, thoughts, experiences with this arena of
metaphysics.

        First, a little while back I drew an analogy about the
Chakra's and the Tree of Life.  The point in this was to show an
interesting correlation.  I'd like to re-illustrate that with the
following ascii-gram (diagram).


             Tree of Life             |     Kundalini & Chakras
             ~~~~~~~~~~~~             |  # Chakra
               Kabbalah               |                .
                  0  <---- Jechidah   |  8 Kundalini \(0)/
                 /|\                  |                |
                / | \                 |                |
 Neschamah --> 0--|--0 <-- Chiah      |  7 Crown      (0)
               |\ | /|                |                |
               | \|/ |                |                |
               | -0- | <-- Daath      |  6 Third Eye  (0)
               | /|\ |  (Transitory)  |                |
               |/ | \|                |                |
 Geburah ----> 0--|--0 <-- Chesed     |  5 Throat     (0)
               |\ | /|                |                |
               | \|/ |                |                |
               |  0  | <-- Tiphereth  |  4 Heart      (0)
               | /|\ |                |                |
               |/ | \|                |                |
 Hod --------> 0--|--0 <-- Netzach    |  3 Solar      (0)
               |\ | /|                |    Plexus      |
               | \|/ |                |                |
               (  0  ) <-- Yesod      |  2 Spleen     (0)
                \ | /                 |    (Dan Ti'en) |
                 \|/                  |                |
                  0 <----- Malkuth    |  1 Root       (0)


        The point of the analogy was to show the dynamic presence of
synchronocity (Jung concept) between the western world (mysticism) and
the eastern world (mysticism).  It happens on various other levels.
But this is one example where you can begin to see the correlations
that may exist.  Additionally, in the Kabbalah, the vertical lines
represent pillars, if you notice there are 3 pillars in the example of
the tree of life.  One pillar represents Judement (left) the other
represents Mercy (right).  The middle pillar is the balance or
equillibrium.  There are many associations to this, the left
represents intellect, the right the heart.  Blending both is the key
to the higher wisdoms.

        If you unite all the spheres into a linear vertical line, you
will find that they cross over into 8 main spheres.  The pathway of
the Kundalini serpent in the body's chakra system.  The particular
spheres represent particular aspects and energy zones of the body.
The spheres are the floodgates and regulatory systems that control the
energy flux of the overall system.  If the passageways are cleansed
and the gateways are developed, there is a coursing of energy that
takes place and ignites the power of the entire system.  If such an
occurence took place, the being would be catapulted into a higher
energy resonance and within every given sphere zone 
can accomplish things beyond normal conception of ordinary human
beings.  The only way to activate the 8th sphere or the infinite
complex, all previous 7 spheres need to be activated and cleansed.
When the 7 are in full force and high resilience will the combined
energy's open the 8th gateway for cleansing and development.

        Once the 8th gateway is open, a tower of supernal energy
surges from the entire circuit and an unleashment transpires.  It is
similar to the nature of sending out a power cord to a power source
and igniting the switch. There is an incredible surge of energy that
is of high energy, high spiritual capacitance.  Those who accidentally
open this gateway are in for one heck of a transcedental mind blast.
Those who do it accidentally will have a few safety valves to work
with, but if they wish to remain unaware and heed the warning signs,
the surge is enough to destroy the fabric lining of reality that such
a being would have.  Additionally, if the power is very raw at that
time of the opening and the being is unrefined to some extent, the
person may fry some of the energy circuits within his/her body.

        When this connection is activated, the person undergoes a type
of transitional death phase where the being becomes more aware and
awaken of/around his/her surrounding.  Those that are able and capable
of channeling the energy will perceive the universe in a totally
different manner compared to how they originally perceived it.  I
might also add that their perspectivities, attitudes and methodologies
in handling their life will also undergo transcendental changes.


 Note:  Some of this info is coming in via channeling.. just for your
        information.  I have not personally experienced many of the
        things I have said due to the fact that I myself am not yet of
        high caliber to fully ignite the Kundalini.  But I have done
        minute discharges of the energy and interconnectings with the
        Kundalini Serpent.


        Anyways, let me now explain my understanding of the Chakra's:

        The First Chakra is the Root Chakra.  It's location is between
the Asphinxture muscle and the Scrotom (for men).  While (for women)
it is located between the Asphinxture muscle and the vaginal cavity.
It's basis is survival, Rooting, Support, Grounding. It's supportive
of the interconnecting with the Earth. It's element is Earth.

        The Second Chakra is the Spleen or Dan Ti'en. It's location is
about one inch below the navel and about one inch inward towards the
diaphram.   It's basis is in emotions, sexuality, desires.  It's
primal foundation is energy/power in it's raw form.  It's element is
Water.

        The Third Chakra is the Solar Plexus.  It's location is the
central cavity of the lungs.  It's basis is personal power and
metabolic energy.  It's primal essence is that of the Will.  It's
foundation is based on one's individual essence/beingness.  It's
element is Fire.

        The Fourth Chakra is the Heart.  It's location is about 2-3
inches above the solar plexus.  It roots out to the heart organ as
well and it's area thus is the general area between the upper lung
cavity to the heart cavity.  It's basis is love, associations,
relations, Compassion.  It's primal essence is interrelations and all
that is in the arena of love.  It's element is Air.

        The Fifth Chakra is the Throat.  It's location is about the
midway point between the skull and the lower neck cavity.  It is about
one inch inward from the throat.  It is in a linear vertical alignment
with the spinal chord.  It's basis is communication and
 creativity.  It's essence is vibrational.  It's essence is to focus
and direct.  It's element is Sound.

        The Sixth Chakra is the Third Eye.  It's location is the
central cavity of the brain.  The pituitary/pineal gland.  It's basis
is the intuition faculty and all that is governed with the
imagination. It is the link from which we perceive the higher zones
and higher planes.  It's element is Light.  It's essence is within the
astral and dreaming worlds.

        The Seventh Chakra is the Crown.  It's location is at the
pivot axis point of the skull at the very top.  It is where the three
platings of the skull intersect, of the frontal lobe, the left and
right hemispheres.  It's basis is that of knowledge, information,
understanding.  It is refined thoughts. It's essence is that of
blissfulness.  It's element is Thought.

        The Eighth Chakra is the Kundalini Serpent.  It's not really a
Chakra per'say.  However, it's location would be just above the Crown
Chakra.  It would engulf the entire body in it's energy sphere and
have it's focal point like that of an ovular field.  It's form mimics
that of a serpent thus it's reference as the Kundalini serpent.  It's
foundation and basis is in Cosmic consciousness.  The awareness is a
part and required within this level.  The existence and development of
the Kundalini serpent will mark the individual with a permanently co-
existing connection awareness to IT/TAO/GOD, etc.. This, mind you, is
one methodology to bring about this connection.  There are many ways.

        Now, why are people interested in the Chakra's aside from
possibly what I have already shared about them?  Well for one thing,
mastery over particular chakra points enhances health and development
of the being.  Once a person masters a particular level of chakra,
they are then ready for the next level.  Upon mastery of any one
chakra, certain "gifts" are awakened within the individual.  For some
of you, it may appear somewhat like yoga or meditation.  In many
aspects it is for it is just a method to accentuate the effects of the
meditation.  These gifts are only usable within the frame of the power
and nature of the harmony instilled by this form of self-development.
Those who abuse it will, as I have alluded to in previous message --
cut off the power and thus disengage their usage of the gift(s).

        Additionally, there will most likely be hurdles and stumbling
blocks within the framework of acquiring these gift(s) / powers.
These are designed to test your worthiness of them 
and for your maximum capacity usage of them.  Again I point to an
earlier shared quote I gave in a post.


     "With great power comes great responsibility,"
     "Those willing to harbor the responsibility, "
     "are then accentuated in the power,          "
     "Those unable to harbor the responsibility,  "
     "Will be consumed by the power.              "


        As one faces the opportunities (challenges) of newfound
responsibilities, one refines their usage of the gifts/powers and
eventually reaches their ultimate goal.. .

        Eventually these gifts and powers will within themselves
become the stumbling blocks and one must transcend them.  Reasons, I
can explain later but for the moment, suffice it to say that there is
purpose in the powers and gifts but in the long run, you will not need
them --- ultimately at the finale.

 Good Journey!!!
 Namaskar!
 Many TLC's!
Dennis J. B.

Chakras and Vedic-Context
William T. McClellan (MCCLELLW@CGS.EDU) 19 Nov 1994 writes:

Here is a list of chakras and some of the things commonly associated
with each one respectively.  Is this a good version of this kind of
list?  Need it be corrected? (Surely one could add more things [e.g.,
colors, animals, rays, planets], but hold off on that for a moment,
please.)


CHAKRA        PLACE     PRINCIPLE  TATTVA  SENSE    PETALS

Sahasrara     crown     Sat                          1,000
Ajna          eyebrows  Cit        Mahat   mind          2
Visuddhi      throat    Ananda     ether   hearing      16
Anahata       heart     Vijnana    air     touch        12
Manipura      navel     Manas      fire    sight        10
Svadhisthana  sex       Prana      water   taste         6
Muladhara     coccyx    Anna       earth   smell         4


I am somewhat acquainted with the practical interpretation of this
list.  In hatha yoga, for instance, it is expected that the student
might spend some time refining and stabilizing habits in the lower
chakras and then sequentially work upward.  The horizontal levels
describe a hierarchy of developmental stages, an itinerary of
spiritual growth about which there is an inevitable and factual
character.

Accordingly, these horizontal levels also have ontological and/or
cosmological implications.  These implications are probably worked out
more in terms of the principles and the tattvas (and in terms of what
else?) than in terms of the chakras, the senses, the animals, etc.  I
can only assume that in ontology as in psychology there is
significance to the sequence of horizontal levels.

Cordially,  Bill McClellan,   mcclellw@cgs.edu
                             Claremont Graduate School