Anahata, The Heart Chakra - unstruck sound

anahata = unstruck, referring to cosmic sound, which does not arise from two objects being struck (as with all other sounds) but is always present in the heart.

From this centre the internal vibration and pulsing of the heart can be heard, sending out waves of compassion, unconditional love and understanding of equality and brotherhood.

Physical location: behind the sternum, level with the heart (for this reason this chakra is often called the "lotus of the heart"], cardiac plexus Element: vaya tattva (air element] Seed mantra: yam

Symbolism: a lotus flower of 12 petals. At the centre of the lotus is a star of six points like a hexagram, which is created by two triangles interlacing, one with an apex pointing up and the other with one pointing down. The upward and downward triangles denote the midway balance of the lower chakras of physical existence and the upper chakras of spiritual and transcendental levels. Within the star there is a gentle burning flame - the symbol of the individual soul (jiva).

Focusing on the steadiness of the inner flame of the heart connects us to our individual soul, internal truth and compassion, which remain steady and undisturbed by the external activities of the world.
 

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