CHAKRAS: THEIR LOCATION, ELEMENT, IMAGERY AND MEANING

1   Muladhara, the base chakra - root centre

mul = root or source; adhara = place or vital part

Muladhara chakra is the source of all energy available to humanity, whether it be physical, mental, emotional, spiritual or psychic. As this energy (known as kundalini-sakti) is released and drawn up through the chakras, it is purified, and spiritual awakening begins. Physical location, perineum, pelvic plexus Element, prithvi tattva (earth element] Seed mantra: lam

Symbolism: a lotus flower of four deep-red petals. At the centre of the lotus flower is a glowing yellow square, representing the element of earth. Within the yellow square is an inverted red triangle, whose apex points downwards. This is sakti - the symbol of creative energy.
Internally focusing on the red triangle within the yellow square enhances inner balance and integration of creativity and stability
 

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