Significance of Chakras as Energy centers on our health

When we think of a Chakra(wheel) we immiditely think of a machine. A wheel makes any object move. Similarly, many chakras are working inside us so that our body keeps working properly and in a healthy way. They are all energy centers of our body. Balancing these energy centers are very important. These chakras function in our subtle body. One can not see or touch this subtle body. According to our ancient scriptures, chakras are the places where the pulses of Ida and pingala overlap.

Prana energy flows through our subtle body along with all the chakras. It is this Prana Shakti that keeps our physical body healthy. So these points become either the cause or solution of all our problems.

Although there are thousands of chakras functioning in our body, 7 chakras are the most important among them. These chakras are located in the center of our body from the tip of the spine to the top of the head. Particular color, vibration, symbol and sounds are associated with each of the energy centers.

These chakras are not just responsible for our physical health but also for all dimensions like mental, emotional, spiritual health. Hence activating these seven chakras and keeping them in balance is the key for the good health. Our physical and mental health gets affected if these energy centers are blocked or malfunctioning. Regularly working on these chakras can heal them and make them function properly. So now let’s briefly look into these chakras one by one.

Seven Main Chakras

The following seven chakras are very important parts of our life. Every state of these chakras determines our mental and physical wellbeing. Although this chakra system is a separate healing modality by itself, it is being incorporated into almost all natural therapies today. Now let’s know about each of this chakra and their importance in our life. 

Root chakra

In Sanskrit, this chakra is called as mooladhar chakra. As this name suggests it acts as a foundation for all chakras. It is located at the end of the spine facing downwards. Red color represents root Chakra. This chakra develops in childhood. A basic survival instinct comes from this chakra. According to Hindu scriptures Lord Ganesha rules the Muladhara Chakra and it represents the Earth element.

A well-functioning Root Chakra makes the person self-confident, stable, energetic, independent and strong. If this chakra is malfunctioning, the person is unstable and lacks ambition. There is also a feeling of insecurity. For more information on root chakra please visit this link.

Sacral chakra

This is the second most important chakra. It is located in the lower abdomen about four fingers below the navel. Its nature is self-love, self-worth, basic sexual needs and creativity. Its ruling deity is Brahma. And the element it represents is water. The color represented is orange.

A balanced Sacral Chakra makes a person empathetic, positive thinker, creative and contented. But an improper Sacral chakra fills the same person with its opposite nature. Please visit this link for more information on Sacral Chakra

Solar plexus chakra

This is the third chakra in the chakra system. This is located between the rib cage and the navel. Self-respect, self-confidence, mental capacity, ego, etc. are its nature.  Lord Vishnu is considered as its ruling deity. This Chakra represents Agni element and its color is yellow.

An active solar plexus Chakra makes a person self-confident. A  dysfunctional solar plexus Chakra can make a person to lack self-confidence, low self-esteem or even depression, discouragement. Or it can manifest as digestive system problems. Follow this link to know more about Solar plexus Chakra

Heart chakra

This fourth chakra is an intermediate chakra for the lower three chakra and the upper three chakra. Its location is in the chest near heart. It promotes emotions like love, compassion, passion, faith etc. Lord Rudra rules this Chakra. It represents Air element. Its color is green.

A balanced Heart Chakra makes a person more compassionate, caring, loving. A blocked or dysfunctional chakra leads to feelings of fear, anxiety, jealousy, distrust etc. You can find more details on Heart chakra here

Throat chakra

This is the fifth chakra among total chakra system and first one among upper chakras which are responsible for spiritual awakening. Jeevatma or soul is the ruler of this chakra. It is located at the bottom of the throat. Verbal and written communication, expression, inspiration are all aspects of Throat Chakra. It represents the ether element. Its color is blue.

If a person’s Throat Chakra is active, his self-expression will be great. Not only with others but also with oneself. A person whose communication skills are not so good can work with Throat Chakra to reach their optimum level.

Third eye chakra

This chakra is the chakra that leads to spiritual awareness, the realization of the Supreme. This chakra is situated in between the two eyebrows. A person’s abilities like intellect, intuition, self-awareness etc. depend on the health of this chakra. The color of this chakra is Indigo.

As this chakra is the chakra of spiritual awareness, its activation makes a person free from the fear of death. And renounces the fascination of material, worldly life. An imbalanced third eye Chakra can make a person egotistical or physically it may manifest itself as headaches, eye problems, etc.

Crown Chakra

This chakra, which looks like a lotus with thousands of petals, is also called “Brahma Randra”. It can be said to be a bridge between the spiritual world and the mundane world. It is located on the middle of the scalp. This chakra represents superhuman powers like Omniscient. This cycle is also the cause of salvation. The color of this chakra is violet

The ultimate goal of human birth is to activate the Crown Chakra. Supreme knowledge is possible through activation of this chakra. Brain power required for concentration, memory etc. can be achieved by proper functioning of this chakra. An imbalance of this chakra can affect various physical and mental states. Symptoms like headache, insomnia, fatigue, depression, lack of inclination towards spirituality can be seen.

Winding up…

It is up to us not to neglect these chakras which are the energy centers of our body but to observe them and identify the problem and work with them regularly to achieve our highest potential.