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Mldhra ChakraMla = Root, Origin, Essencedhra = Basis, Foundation

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

Everyone admires the leaves and flowers of a plant, but hardly anyone takes any notice of theroots 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 darksoil, 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 MldhraChakra we are able to work our way towards the light of knowledge and attain the fruit of Self-Realisation.

Sr Mahprabhuj described the process of the development of consciousness from theMldhra Chakra to Supreme Consciousness in a Bhajan. In this Bhajan he mentions a Yogatechnique through which we can awaken the Kundalin Shakti in the Mldhra Chakra. ThisYoga technique is known as Yoga Nidr, the conscious sleep of the Yogi , which is able to giveus 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 NidrFor, 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 thebody.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 super-consciousness.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 theelements.Now his consciousness has returned to its Divine homelandHere there is only pure consciousness there are no visions.Beforehand his words lacked certaintyHe 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 YogaSr Krishna explains it in the GtMany Saints and Yogis have spoken about it, but only a few have attained perfection.Sr Alakh Purj, the true Sannysin , has realised all levelsSr 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 withintheir consciousness.

The Karmas of our past lives rest in the Mldhra Chakra, and from these arise the happiness orunhappiness experienced in this current life (Prrabdha Karma). From every act that we performor have performed a seed is sown in the Mldhra Chakra that will sooner or later rise into thelight; and these seeds determine our fortune. In each lifetime we have planted innumerable seedsthat 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 hiddencontents we have only a vague idea about. Perhaps there are precious stones, or perhapspoisonous scorpions or snakes. When a snake is sleeping, therefore in an unconscious state, itappears to be peaceful and harmless, but in a wakeful state it can be extremely menacing anddangerous. When the Mldhra Chakra becomes active qualities that we had not suspected werewithin us, such as destructive rage, all-consuming passion, excessive desires or deep-seatedanger, can surface and astound us. Or, on the other hand, we can also experience wonderfulfeelings of freedom, joy, harmony and closeness to God.

All these experiences await us when we open the door of the unconscious and illuminate it withthe light of knowledge. When we recognise our reality within the Mldhra Chakra our entireperspective of the world can change instantaneously.

One question that is often raised is whether it would be better to allow the unconscious to remainburied rather than to stir it up. The answer is that we can only attain freedom when everything



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 beenprocessed and purified, and all obstacles from the past removed; it is only when our vision isclear 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 ourlife opportunities are presented whereby we can decide whether to work on and rid ourselves ofthe contents of our unconscious or continue to remain a captive in the wheel of destiny. Yoga isthe best method of taking the decisive step to work through the contents of our unconscious withcomplete awareness. The guidance of a Realised Master who has already successfully dealt withthis process is essential. He knows the dangers and obstacles on the spiritual path, and alsounderstands our feelings and is aware of our condition. He can make us attentive, advise andhelp us when we still do not know which way to go. Confidence in the Master (Shraddh) is anessential requirement for success. At this stage of our spiritual development we are like tenderlittle plants that must be supported and protected from the rigours of the weather. The Mastergives 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. Generallythe elephant represents prosperity and wisdom, and in Indian mythology the elephant is thecarrier of Brahm, the creator, who brought forth knowledge and creation. The elephant is avaluable animal that brings wealth to its owner, and it is said that in the brain of the fully-grownmale elephant a brilliant pearl of unsurpassed value is to be found. This symbolises the treasurehouse of wisdom that is hidden in the Mldhra Chakra and should be raised into the light ofconsciousness.

The seven trunks of the elephant represent the seven basic materials of the body , as well as theSAPTDHTUS, the seven minerals and the seven precious gems that are found in the earth . TheSaptdhtus also symbolise the seven levels of consciousness: Unconsciousness,subconsciousness, dream consciousness, waking consciousness, astral consciousness, supremeconsciousness and cosmic consciousness.

Dreaming of a white elephant is a lucky omen, especially if you are riding on the elephant in thedream. This large and mighty animal, whose power surpasses that of a human by far, can betamed 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 theAnkusha of Mantra and discipline (Sdhana).

The Bja Mantra (Seed Mantra) of the Mldhra Chakra is LM, the sound of spiritualawakening. 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 intoconsciousness begins. Beautiful and healing experiences together with happy moments emergefrom the past giving us strength and inspiration to continue on our path. But together with thepleasant experiences, we can also go through painful feelings in the Mldhra Chakra. Buriedhurts and disappointments that were deeply etched into our consciousness come to the surface sothey can finally be healed and resolved.

Disappointment is not necessarily something negative. It means a transition, a step in ourdevelopment, a teaching. Every learning step in our life is accompanied by the correction of afalse idea, by dis-illusionment. The Mldhra Chakra is often full to the brim with painfuldisillusionments. But, when we work our way through these misfortunes with wisdom they aretransformed 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 anuisance and misfortune, but the wise regard them as valuable and beneficial experiences. When



we learn from them and begin to work on ourselves we progress in our spiritual development. Ifwe 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 andassess 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 theresponse of the inner Self with regard to the internal and external experiences and situations thatwe meet on the spiritual path.

The tools that help us are:

MANANA To think about, to reflectSANKALPA To have the right intentions, to make positive resolutionsVIKALPA To remove doubts and discard false ideasTMA 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-reproachand feelings of inferiority do not help us, but only rob us of our energy. When we learn from ourmistakes and continue on our path with faith in God we gain in strength and therefore constantlybecome better at being able to cope with our inner experiences. It is important that we give up allof our well-worn thought programmes that have the effect of hindering and harming us, andinstead 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 thefour stages of development of life on this planet: Vegetation; simple life-forms such as bacteriaand single-celled organisms; egg-laying animals such as fish, reptiles and birds; mammals; andfinally humans .

The divinity of the Mldhra Chakra is Shiva in the form of PASHUPATI MAHDEVA (Lord ofthe animal world). Lord Shiva represents consciousness and liberation. Liberation can also meanthe elimination and destruction of anything negative and harmful. Just as a doctor must removea cancerous growth to save the life of a patient Shiva destroys all negative tendencies. On hisforehead 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 MldhraChakra forms the boundary between animal and human consciousness, and it is here that thetransition from the sleeping to the awakened, creative consciousness takes place. Therefore, it isthe first Human Chakra. Spiritual evolution begins from the Mldhra Chakra.

At Shivas side there are two female divinities. Their names are SUR SHAKTI and DEVSHAKTI. sur Shakti represents the destructive, divisive energy within us, and Dev Shakti thepositive, constructive and uniting power. Through a positive lifestyle, confident attitude to life,keeping spiritual company (Satsang), good thoughts, understanding, forgiveness, helping andgiving, 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 forcreativity, creative power and consciousness. In this symbol a snake winds around the ShivaLingam three and a half times. The three rotations of the serpent represent the first three levels



of consciousness - unconscious, subconscious and conscious; and the half turn refers to theawakened super-consciousness. As the head of the snake is pointing downwards this is anindication that the evolutionary process can also again go downwards. Wisdom does not developby itself; it needs constant, conscious effort to purify the thoughts and steer the actions towardsthe 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 alsorepresent time past, present and future.

Another symbol of the Mldhra Chakra is an inverted triangle. The tip pointing downwardsindicates that we are at the beginning of our spiritual development; and the sides that spreadupwards and outwards show the direction of the developing consciousness.

The Mldhra Chakra is affiliated with the SENSE OF SMELL. The awakening of the MldhraChakra can lead to a heightening of sensory perceptions, especially the refinement of the sensesof smell and hearing, so that we become aware of aromas and sounds that are not perceptible toothers. 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 existencehas its roots in the earth and therefore the EARTH element (Tattva) is assigned to the MldhraChakra.

The Earth is our Mother. Our body is formed from her elements and she supports and nourishesus. We should always be grateful to our Mother Earth and demonstrate our respect by protectingand caring for her.

In line with the Divine plan we humans should be protectors of the earth, not its destroyers. Ourduty is to develop sympathy and love for nature and all living things. Those who are unable toempathise with others or to feel the pain of other living things will remain at a lower level ofconsciousness within the animal spheres, far below the Mldhra Chakra.

The manifestation and development of human consciousness begins in the Mldhra Chakraand 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 dormantwisdom, 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 fullydeveloped human consciousness, and beyond to God-Realisation.

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