Root Chakra - Muladhara Chakrum
Art Of The Muladhara Chakra - Root Chakrum
Many years ago, I compiled the following information about the Root Chakra from various online, offline and personal resources:
The Muladhara Chakra According To Swami Shivananda:
“Muladhara Chakra is located at the base of the spinal column. It lies between the origin of the reproductory organ and the anus. It is just below the Kanda and the junction where Ida, Pingala and Sushumna Nadis meet. Two fingers above the anus and about two fingers below the genitals, four fingers in width is the space where the Muladhara Chakra is situated. This is the Adhara Chakra (support) as the other Chakras are above this. Kundalini, which gives power and energy to all the Chakras, lies at this Chakra. Hence this, which is the support of all is called Muladhara or Adhara Chakra.
From this Chakra four important Nadis emanate which appear as petals of a lotus. The subtle vibrations that are made by each Nadi are represented by the Sanskrit letters: vaü, aü, ùaü, and saü. The Yoni that is in the centre of this Chakra is called Kama and it is worshipped by Siddhas. Here Kundalini lies dormant. Ganesa is the Devata of this Chakra. The seven underworlds: Atala, Vitala, Sutala, Talatala, Rasatala, Mahatala and Patala Lokas are below this Chakra. This Chakra corresponds with Bhu Loka or Bhu-Mandal, physical plane (region of earth). Bhuvah, Svah or Svarga, Maha, Jana, Tapa and Satya Lokas are above this Chakra. All the underworlds refer to some minor Chakras in the limbs which are controlled by the Muladhara Chakra. That Yogi, who has penetrated this Chakra through Prithvi Dharan, has conquered the Prithvi Tattva. He has no fear of death from earth. Prithvi is of yellow colour. The golden Tripura (fire, sun and moon) is termed the ‘Bija’. It is also called the great energy (Param Tejas) which rests on the Muladhara Chakra and which is known as Svayambhu Linga. Near this Linga is the golden region known as Kula and the presiding deity is Dakini (Shakti). Brahma Granthi or the knot of Brahma is in this Chakra. Vishnu Granthi and Rudra Granthi are in the Anahata and Ajna Chakras. (laü) is the Bija of Muladhara Chakra.
The wise Yogi, who concentrates and meditates on the Muladhara Chakra, acquires the full knowledge of Kundalini and the means to awaken it. When Kundalini is awakened, he gets Darduri Siddhi, the power to rise from the ground. He can control the breath, mind and semen. His Prana enters the middle Brahma Nadi. All his sins are destroyed. He acquires knowledge of the past, present and future. He enjoys the natural Bliss (Sahaja Ananda).”
PROPERTIES OF THE ROOT CHAKRA:
Tantra: Adhara, Brahma Padma, Bhumi Chakra, Chaturdala, Chatuhpatra, Muladhara, Mula Chakra, Mula Padma
Vedas (late Upanishads): Adhara, Brahma, Muladhara, Mulakanda
Puranic: Adhara, Muladhara
Name Meaning: Foundation
Ruling Planet: Mars
Associated Age: 1 - 7 years of age
Shape: Square
Sense Organ(s): Nose
Work Organ(s): Anus
Location: Base of Spine – Genital Region
Color: Red, Orange
Kosa: Food sheath or Annamaya Kosa
Ruling God: Brahma
Ruling Goddess: Dakini
Day: Monday
Gland/Organ: Genitalia
Astrological Sign(s): Aries, Taurus, Scorpio and Capricorn
Petals: 4
Sanskrit Letters on Petals: vam, sham, sham, sam
Note: High C
Frequency: 535 cycles per second
Loka: Bhur
Tala: Patala
Element: Earth
Crystals/Minerals: Garnet, Tourmaline, Obsidian, Smokey Quartz, Jasper, Bloodstone, Unichite, Selenite, Jade, Pyrite
Bija Akshara (Seed Mantra): Lam
Bija Bearer: Airavata
Flower(s): Aromatic Woods, Resins, Saps
Tarot: The Magician, The Fool
Rune(s): Uruz, Thurisaz
Mantra: Gan Ganapataye Namah
Opened, Gives: Groundedness, Stability, Balance, Strength, Fertility, Health, Longevity, Stamina, Passion
Closed, Gives: Insecurity, Introversion, Low Self Esteem, Frailty, Insecurity, Uncoordination