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Muladhara Chakra

Mla = Root, Origin, Essence

The Qualities and Symbols of

dhra = Basis, Foundation

the Muladhara Chakra

Just as the womb of the mother creates the basic requirement for the growth of the embryo, the
Mldhra Chakra forms the basis and the starting point for our spiritual development. It is the
foundation from which we climb the ladder of the Chakras; the root from which we receive the
nourishment for our spiritual development. For this reason, and because it lies at the lowest
point of the spinal column below the Coccyx, it also bears the name Root Chakra.

Exercises for the Muladhara

Everyone admires the leaves and flowers of a plant, but hardly anyone takes any notice of the
roots that lie hidden in the darkness of the earth. But the roots form the basis of the vegetation.
From the sustenance received from the roots the sprout gains the power to penetrate the dark
soil, grow upwards towards the sun and produce flowers, fruit and seeds.
Kundalin Shakti (spiritual energy) has its roots in the Mldhra Chakra, but it is in a deep,
motionless sleep. When we awaken this slumbering potential that lies within the Mldhra
Chakra we are able to work our way towards the light of knowledge and attain the fruit of SelfRealisation.
Sr Mahprabhuj described the process of the development of consciousness from the
Mldhra Chakra to Supreme Consciousness in a Bhajan. In this Bhajan he mentions a Yoga
technique through which we can awaken the Kundalin Shakti in the Mldhra Chakra. This
Yoga technique is known as Yoga Nidr, the conscious sleep of the Yogi , which is able to give
us deep and beautiful experiences at a higher level of consciousness. It is also practised as a deep
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relaxation technique.
Only a few know the secret of Yoga Nidr
For, with this sleep that is conscious, the sun rises in the night!
Directing the gaze inwards you rest in Shnya, white emptiness, detached completely from the
body.
The downward-facing blossom opens and your words come from your heart.
The suspended ribbon of consciousness is tied with Turya
And the unattainable becomes attainable.
Countless suns are shining in the emptiness;
The power of Divine Nature awakens in the reversed blossom and grows into superconsciousness.
When his consciousness merges with super-consciousness the Yogi experiences the eternal Self.
He hears the soundless sound of the Divine Name.
The moment his consciousness unites with the Supreme he gains knowledge of the Tattvas the
elements.
Now his consciousness has returned to its Divine homeland
Here there is only pure consciousness there are no visions.
Beforehand his words lacked certainty
He was standing on the shore conjecturing about what it would be like on the other side.
Now he is Purusha complete.
Now his words bear witness to what lies on the other side.
The Omniscient Shiva revealed to us the science of Yoga
Sr Krishna explains it in the Gt
Many Saints and Yogis have spoken about it, but only a few have attained perfection.
Sr Alakh Purj, the true Sannysin , has realised all levels
Sr Devapurj, the Lord of Yogis, showed to me that formless world.
Only few know the way of Yoga Nidr.
Those who master it can understand what Guru means.
Swm Dp says: The true heroes are those who have awoken the eternal consciousness within
their consciousness.
The Karmas of our past lives rest in the Mldhra Chakra, and from these arise the happiness or
unhappiness experienced in this current life (Prrabdha Karma). From every act that we perform
or have performed a seed is sown in the Mldhra Chakra that will sooner or later rise into the
light; and these seeds determine our fortune. In each lifetime we have planted innumerable seeds
that continue to grow and multiply until a dense, impenetrable jungle has arisen.
The Mldhra Chakra is the seat of the unconscious. It is like a dark, locked cellar whose hidden
contents we have only a vague idea about. Perhaps there are precious stones, or perhaps
poisonous scorpions or snakes. When a snake is sleeping, therefore in an unconscious state, it
appears to be peaceful and harmless, but in a wakeful state it can be extremely menacing and
dangerous. When the Mldhra Chakra becomes active qualities that we had not suspected were
within us, such as destructive rage, all-consuming passion, excessive desires or deep-seated
anger, can surface and astound us. Or, on the other hand, we can also experience wonderful
feelings of freedom, joy, harmony and closeness to God.
All these experiences await us when we open the door of the unconscious and illuminate it with
the light of knowledge. When we recognise our reality within the Mldhra Chakra our entire
perspective of the world can change instantaneously.
One question that is often raised is whether it would be better to allow the unconscious to remain
buried rather than to stir it up. The answer is that we can only attain freedom when everything
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that we have carried with us since the beginning of our existence is brought up into the light.
Further spiritual development is only possible when everything we have amassed has been
processed and purified, and all obstacles from the past removed; it is only when our vision is
clear that we are able to recognise the path that will lead us towards realisation.
We are not only responsible for what we do, but also for what we do not do. At times during our
life opportunities are presented whereby we can decide whether to work on and rid ourselves of
the contents of our unconscious or continue to remain a captive in the wheel of destiny. Yoga is
the best method of taking the decisive step to work through the contents of our unconscious with
complete awareness. The guidance of a Realised Master who has already successfully dealt with
this process is essential. He knows the dangers and obstacles on the spiritual path, and also
understands our feelings and is aware of our condition. He can make us attentive, advise and
help us when we still do not know which way to go. Confidence in the Master (Shraddh) is an
essential requirement for success. At this stage of our spiritual development we are like tender
little plants that must be supported and protected from the rigours of the weather. The Master
gives us the necessary support, for he is as unshakeable and firm as the Himalayas.
The main symbol of the Mldhra Chakra is an ELEPHANT WITH SEVEN TRUNKS. Generally
the elephant represents prosperity and wisdom, and in Indian mythology the elephant is the
carrier of Brahm, the creator, who brought forth knowledge and creation. The elephant is a
valuable animal that brings wealth to its owner, and it is said that in the brain of the fully-grown
male elephant a brilliant pearl of unsurpassed value is to be found. This symbolises the treasure
house of wisdom that is hidden in the Mldhra Chakra and should be raised into the light of
consciousness.
The seven trunks of the elephant represent the seven basic materials of the body , as well as the
SAPTDHTUS, the seven minerals and the seven precious gems that are found in the earth . The
Saptdhtus also symbolise the seven levels of consciousness: Unconsciousness,
subconsciousness, dream consciousness, waking consciousness, astral consciousness, supreme
consciousness and cosmic consciousness.
Dreaming of a white elephant is a lucky omen, especially if you are riding on the elephant in the
dream. This large and mighty animal, whose power surpasses that of a human by far, can be
tamed and led by a comparatively tiny goad or thorn (Ankusha). The mind (Manas) and senses
(Indriyas) are also compared with a wild elephant and should be kept under control by the
Ankusha of Mantra and discipline (Sdhana).
The Bja Mantra (Seed Mantra) of the Mldhra Chakra is LM, the sound of spiritual
awakening. It releases tensions and removes blockages in this Chakra and activates its energy.
And so the process of awakening the dormant powers within us and raising them into
consciousness begins. Beautiful and healing experiences together with happy moments emerge
from the past giving us strength and inspiration to continue on our path. But together with the
pleasant experiences, we can also go through painful feelings in the Mldhra Chakra. Buried
hurts and disappointments that were deeply etched into our consciousness come to the surface so
they can finally be healed and resolved.
Disappointment is not necessarily something negative. It means a transition, a step in our
development, a teaching. Every learning step in our life is accompanied by the correction of a
false idea, by dis-illusionment. The Mldhra Chakra is often full to the brim with painful
disillusionments. But, when we work our way through these misfortunes with wisdom they are
transformed into valuable experiences and opportunities for development.
For as long as we live we will be confronted with problems. The ignorant take them merely as a
nuisance and misfortune, but the wise regard them as valuable and beneficial experiences. When
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we learn from them and begin to work on ourselves we progress in our spiritual development. If
we do not do this we remain stuck in the suffering and continue to replay the painful lessons.
Here the gy Chakra offers invaluable assistance by helping us to clarify the true situation and
assess what is required. The awakening of the Chakras does not proceed in rigid, isolated steps,
but takes place on all levels of consciousness simultaneously. The gy Chakra transmits the
response of the inner Self with regard to the internal and external experiences and situations that
we meet on the spiritual path.
The tools that help us are:
MANANA To think about, to reflect
SANKALPA To have the right intentions, to make positive resolutions
VIKALPA To remove doubts and discard false ideas
TMA CHINTANA To be conscious of the Divine Self (tm) at all times
The more clarity we gain, the more conscious we become of our own weaknesses. Self-reproach
and feelings of inferiority do not help us, but only rob us of our energy. When we learn from our
mistakes and continue on our path with faith in God we gain in strength and therefore constantly
become better at being able to cope with our inner experiences. It is important that we give up all
of our well-worn thought programmes that have the effect of hindering and harming us, and
instead develop and cultivate positive and beneficial ways of thinking.
The Lotus blossom of the Mla Kamala has four petals depicting the four points of the compass.
They represent the four fundamental psychic functions of mind, intellect, consciousness and ego
- whose roots also lie in the Mldhra Chakra.
Life is consciousness, and consciousness strives for evolution. The four petals also symbolise the
four stages of development of life on this planet: Vegetation; simple life-forms such as bacteria
and single-celled organisms; egg-laying animals such as fish, reptiles and birds; mammals; and
finally humans .
The divinity of the Mldhra Chakra is Shiva in the form of PASHUPATI MAHDEVA (Lord of
the animal world). Lord Shiva represents consciousness and liberation. Liberation can also mean
the elimination and destruction of anything negative and harmful. Just as a doctor must remove
a cancerous growth to save the life of a patient Shiva destroys all negative tendencies. On his
forehead Shiva has a third eye (which is why he is also known as the Third-Eyed One) and,
whenever he opens this eye, whatever he gazes upon is burnt to ashes immediately.
As Lord of the Animals Lord Shiva keeps the animal forces under control. The Mldhra
Chakra forms the boundary between animal and human consciousness, and it is here that the
transition from the sleeping to the awakened, creative consciousness takes place. Therefore, it is
the first Human Chakra. Spiritual evolution begins from the Mldhra Chakra.
At Shivas side there are two female divinities. Their names are SUR SHAKTI and DEV
SHAKTI. sur Shakti represents the destructive, divisive energy within us, and Dev Shakti the
positive, constructive and uniting power. Through a positive lifestyle, confident attitude to life,
keeping spiritual company (Satsang), good thoughts, understanding, forgiveness, helping and
giving, sur Shakti is gradually transformed into Dev Shakti.
Shiva and Shakti are the primal principles of creation. Other terms for this are: Purusha (Self)
and Prakriti (Nature), Yin and Yang, masculine and feminine principles.
An important symbol in the Mldhra Chakra is the SHIVA LINGAM, an astral symbol for
creativity, creative power and consciousness. In this symbol a snake winds around the Shiva
Lingam three and a half times. The three rotations of the serpent represent the first three levels
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of consciousness - unconscious, subconscious and conscious; and the half turn refers to the
awakened super-consciousness. As the head of the snake is pointing downwards this is an
indication that the evolutionary process can also again go downwards. Wisdom does not develop
by itself; it needs constant, conscious effort to purify the thoughts and steer the actions towards
the good.
The evolution of consciousness is connected with time, and the snake is also known as KLA
(time, past or death). Therefore, the winding of the snake around the Shiva Lingam can also
represent time past, present and future.
Another symbol of the Mldhra Chakra is an inverted triangle. The tip pointing downwards
indicates that we are at the beginning of our spiritual development; and the sides that spread
upwards and outwards show the direction of the developing consciousness.
The Mldhra Chakra is affiliated with the SENSE OF SMELL. The awakening of the Mldhra
Chakra can lead to a heightening of sensory perceptions, especially the refinement of the senses
of smell and hearing, so that we become aware of aromas and sounds that are not perceptible to
others. Some people can see auras or feel the thoughts and moods of others.
The colour assigned to the Mldhra Chakra is RED. The colour red means energy and vitality.
It indicates the existence of a strong, dense energy and is connected to the earth. Our existence
has its roots in the earth and therefore the EARTH element (Tattva) is assigned to the Mldhra
Chakra.
The Earth is our Mother. Our body is formed from her elements and she supports and nourishes
us. We should always be grateful to our Mother Earth and demonstrate our respect by protecting
and caring for her.
In line with the Divine plan we humans should be protectors of the earth, not its destroyers. Our
duty is to develop sympathy and love for nature and all living things. Those who are unable to
empathise with others or to feel the pain of other living things will remain at a lower level of
consciousness within the animal spheres, far below the Mldhra Chakra.
The manifestation and development of human consciousness begins in the Mldhra Chakra
and continues upwards toward the thousand-petalled Lotus of the Sahasrra Chakra.
The Mldhra Chakra is the mother who nourishes and raises us. It is the seat of our dormant
wisdom, the stronghold of our hidden spiritual powers and abilities. By awakening this Chakra
under the care of the spiritual Master we accomplish the first step on our path towards a fully
developed human consciousness, and beyond to God-Realisation.

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