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Chapter 3

Sense behind Symbols


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Q 45: What is meant by Purnakumbha?

A: Purnakumbha literally means a 'full pitcher' ('purna' = full,

'kumbha' = pot). The pot symbolizes mother earth, the water life-

giver, the leaves life and the coconut divine consciousness.

An earthen pot or pitcher - called 'Purnakumbha' -

full of water, and with fresh mango leaves and a

coconut atop it, is generally placed as the chief

deity or by the side of the deity before starting a

Puja.

The kumbha or kalasa, a pot filled with water and

decorated with coconut and leaves forms the body

as it were, of the deity invoked for worship. Apart

from being considered as a sign of auspiciousness, it is also used as

a symbol of the divine mother. One of the important methods of

conferring great honor on a guest is to receive him with a

purnakumbha.

Q 45: What is the significance of Hindus sporting a dot

at the centre of their forehead?

A:Bindu is a Sanskrit term meaning "point"

or "dot". The feminine case ending is Bindiwhich denotes a small ornamental,

devotional and/or mystical dot that is

cosmetically applied or affixed to the

forehead by Hindu women.The dot ( or the

bindu) signifies the focalized energy and its intense concentration. It

can be envisaged as a kind of energy deposit which can in turn

radiate energy under other forms. In the tantriciconography, the dot
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is named bindu; in tantra bindu is symbolically considered to be

Shiva himself, the source of the whole creation.

The Binduis near the end of the subtlest aspect of mind itself, after

which one travels beyond or transcends the mind and its contents. It

is near the end of time, space, and causation, and is the doorway to

the Absolute. Mystically, it represents the "third eye," or the "mind's

eye," which sees things that the physical eyes cannot see.

The forehead dot is a reminder to use and cultivate one's spiritual

vision, to perceive and understand life's inner workings, as well as to

look into the past to see the future.

The dot is usually surrounded by different surfaces, either a triangle,

a hexagon, a circle etc. These forms depend on the characteristic of

the deity or aspect represented by the Yantra.

In the Shakta tantra school of philosophy, there is said to exist a

Binduchakra, at the back of the head, in the part where Brahminsgrow their small tuft of hair, although it is often not mentioned in

traditional chakra descriptions. This centre is said to be where the

Bindu fluid is produced, a fluid that can become either the nectar of

immortality, or the poison of death. It is intimately connected to the

Vishuddha chakra and awakening the Vishuddha chakra is said to

awaken the Bindu chakra

Q 46: What is a mudra?

A: The human body is made up

of five basic elements - the Pancha Tatvas.

The five fingers of the hand are regarded as

representative symbols of these vital

elements in the body. Specific folds, mutual

positioning or postures called mudras of the
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fingers in one or both hands were discovered by the Vedicseers for

maintaining the natural order and healthy distribution of the pancha

tatvas. Any disturbance, disorder or deficiency in these elements or

the consequent disease or imbalance could be rectified and cured by

appropriate practice of suitable mudras. Regular practice of these

mudras is affirmed by the experts as an excellent method of ensuring

a radiantly healthy and vigorous life.

Mudras have several physiological and psychological as well as

spiritual benefits. When a finger representing an element is brought

into contact with the thumb, that element is brought into balance.

Therefore the disease caused by the imbalance is cured. Mudras

start electromagnetic currents within the body which balance various

constituting elements and restore health. The joining of fingers

creates an effect on the human body

Q 47: Is the daily namaskar that we do folding both

hands also a mudra?

A: Yes. It is theAnjali Mudra.

Anjali Mudra has been practiced since time

immemorial in not only meditation, but as a

respectful greeting, Namaste throughout India

and Asia. This mudra is closely connected with

meditation on the heart centre or chakra

located in the centre of the chest. When oneprays and meditates with folded hands, at that

time attention gets totally focused on the object of worship or

prayer.

The greeting the NAMASTE said with palms together,

signifies I bow to the divine within you. It is to serve as a

reminder of the divine aspect within each of us. The best thought

for excellent interpersonal relationships.
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Q 48: Does the practice of Abhaya Mudra

remove fear?

A: Abhaya Mudra is practiced by joining the

forefinger of the right hand to the tip of the thumb of

the right hand.

Of the five fingers, spiritually speaking, the

forefinger represents the jivatma and the thumb

theparamatma. When these two touch it means the jivatma has

merged with the paramatma, the two have become one. Where

there is two, there is fear. In one, since there is none other, there

can never be fear. This spiritual truth is depicted by abhaya

mudra.

Where there is gyana, the knowledge of the indivisible oneness

of the supreme, there is no fear. This mudra is therefore also

referred to as the gyana mudra.

This mudra normally practiced afterGayatri Mantra recitation.

Q 49: What are the different mudras and what are the

benefits?

A: The following table depicts different mudras and the benefits.
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Gyana

Mudra Join thetips of the index finger

and thumb and keep the

other 3 fingers stretched

and joined.

Effective in cases

of mental ailment, imparts

happiness, the intellect

develops, memory is

sharpened.

Shoonya

Mudra

Press the

middle finger on the

base of the thumb and

keep the thumb on

middle finger. Keep the

other three fingers

straight.

Relief in diseases

and pains relating to the

ear.

Apaana

MudraJoin the

tip of the thumb with the

tip of middle and ringfinger, keeping the other

finger straight

Helps in clearing

the body by

elimination of waste

matter from the mouth,

eyes, ears, nose etc. Helps

when urine is obstructed,

reduces constipation.


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Praana

Mudra

Join thetip of the thumb with tip

of little and ring finger.

Keeping other two

fingers straight.

Helps in pumping

the life force into

your body.

Beneficial for all

types of diseases.

Imparts special

power to the eyes.

VaayuMudra

. Pressthe index finger on the

base of thumb and keep

the thumb on the index

finger. Let the other

fingers be straight.

Helps in diseases

like arthritis, trembling in

Parkinson's disease. Better

results obtained if practices

afterPrana mudra

Prithvi

MudraJoin the

tip of the thumb and ring

fingerMakes body sturdy.

One experiences

happiness.

Varuna

Mudra Join

the tip of the thumb and

little finger

Improves the

deteriorated quality

of blood due to

shortage of water & gives

freshness to the body.


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Surya

Mudra Put thetip of ring finger at the

base of thumb, with

thumb gently pressing on

it

Reduces weight

of your body.

Linga

Mudra

Interlock the fingers of

both hands together.

Keeping the left thumb

up (encircled by right

thumb and index finger)

i.e. left thumb should be

vertically straight and

right thumb around it.

Produces heat in

the body and helps in

curing cold and cough

Q 50:What is the significance of Swastika and why is it

decorating almost all homes?

A: Swastika is an auspicious symbol. Its name is a

combination ofsu(well) asti(is) ka (a noun ending)

i.e., 'It is well.' Swastika is believed to be derived

either from the wheel, symbolically reduced to four

spokes and set at right angles to indicate the

cardinal points, or from the two fire sticks of the

Vedic sacrificial fire which were always set down in the form of a

cross. As a fire and sun symbol it was also called the fire cross orsolar cross. It is a symbol of good luck and hence is often found


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stamped on various objects or used as motif for border designs on

textiles.

What the Swastika visually depicts, is the solar cycle, be it during the

day or during the year. It shows the circular movement at the four

cardinal points: sunrise, sunset, midnight; or spring equinox, summer

solstice, autumn equinox, winter solstice. As such it is shorthand for

the Zodiac as well as for all macrocosmic and microcosmic cycles. It

signifies the completeness as well as the dynamics of the Whole.

Being primarily a solar symbol, it is normally painted in solar colors,

like red, saffron or gold; while the Nazi swastika was black.

Q 51: What are Chakras?

A: Chakras are energy vortexes in our emotional, mental

and spiritual bodies. The physical body is a series of separate, yet

related systems of energy. This system is referred to in the ancienttexts as the Chakras. A Chakra is the interface point between the

physical and non-physical form. They lie along a linear pathway

(along the spine) from the Crown Chakra, located at the top of the

cranium, to the Root Chakra, located at the base of the spine. There

are over 72 Chakras on the body of which 22 work with our inner

self, including the 7 primary Chakras (six emotional and one spiritual)

with colors representing the 7 Rays. Activation and balance of

energy flow in Chakras allow the body system to be at optimal withthe higher self.Tantra describes eight primary inner chakras. They

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1. MULADHARA CHAKRA

Location 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

Sanskrit Name MULADHARA

Element (tattva) Solid (prithvi) sense of smell

This Chakra corresponds with BhuLoka

orBhu-Mandal, physical plane (region of

earth).

Color Deep red

Symbol/petals Crimson lotus with 4 petals. The letters

on the petals are in gold.

Function This lowest chakra represents both the

instinctive level of life which supports our

basic existence as well as our spiritual

potential -- the strength to overcome

spiritual obstacles. Mula means "root" or

"foundation" and thus this center is

concerned with physical and egoic

survival, basic life requirements and

security

Inner state Home of kundalini,

Dormant transformative power.

Represents strength and solidity.

MULADHARA

CHAKRA

THE ROOT

CENTRE


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Body parts All that is solid in the body such as the

bones, teeth and nails.

Associated gland Adrenal Glands

Dysfunctional

impact

Blockage of this center causes fear of

bodily injury, death or abandonment. This

area is said to be the seat of a great

amount of tamas (inertia, lethargy)

including guilt, passions, unresolved

traumas.

Mantra LAM

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.

His Prana enters the middle Brahma

Nadi. He acquires knowledge of the past,

present and future. He enjoys the natural

Bliss. Activation of this results in riddance

from tensions, true happiness, beauty,

perfect health and physical strength,

magnetic persona.

Yoga posture A yoga posture that helps to open the

first Chakra is SETU BANDHASANA

2. SVADHISTHANA CHAKRA

SVADHISTHANA CHAKRA

The Sacral Centre
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Location The sacral centre is at the level of the sacrum

on the spine

Sanskrit Name SVADHISTHANA: Swa means "one's own",

adisthana means "dwelling place or abode",

thus "one's own abode".

Element (tattva) Water / Apa Tattva. This corresponds to Bhuvar

Loka. Sense of Taste. It is the watery element

which produces the saliva which makes this

possible. The sense of taste is therefore only

possible because of the element of water.

Color Vermillion

Symbol/petals Vermillion colored lotus with 6 petals

representing cruelty, suspicion, disdain,

delusion, false knowledge, mercilessness The

letters on the petals are the color of lightning.

The inward facing petals represent the un-

conscious, the outward facing ones represent

the conscious.

Function This has control over the lower abdomen,

kidneys, etc., in the physical body

Inner state This center is concerned with pleasure and

the gratification of desires

Body parts The sacral centre is connected with the fluid

functions of the system such as the urine and

the semen. (Kidneys and testicles).The area

-lower abdomen and womb area


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Associated

gland

The Gonads

Dysfunctional

impact

An insufficiency of the fluid element leads to

aridity. This can cause hardening or drying out

diseases such as arthritis. In the latter case the

cartilaginous tissue which acts as a natural

lubricant between the bones at the joints dries

up and painful friction takes place.

Mantra VAM : Meditation on this center confers

intuitional knowledge, annihilates impure

qualities and provides control over lust, anger,

greed, jealousy and other subconscious urges.

Activation of this results in freedom from

stomach ailments, increase in sex power, and

cure of sexual debility, increase in courage and

fearlessness and magnetism.

Yoga posture A yoga posture that helps to open the second

Chakra is BHUJANGASANA

3. MANIPURA CHAKRA

MANIPURA CHAKRA

The SOLAR Centre
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Location Within the Sushumna Nadi, in the Nabhi

Sthana (region of navel).

Sanskrit Name MANIPURA Mani means "jewel",pura means "city" referring to the spiritual

treasures possible with meditation on this

center

Element (tattva) Fire (tejas) This Chakra corresponds to

Svah or Svarga Loka and to Solar Plexus

in the physical body. The sense of sight

is derived from the activity of this chakra.

We can recognize how this comes aboutwhen we consider that sight is dependent

upon light.

Color Red with a downward pointing triangle.

Symbol/petals A grey lotus -- the color of rain clouds.

The 10 petals represent the vrittis :

shame, fickleness, jealousy, desire,

laziness, sadness dullness, ignorance,

disgust, fear. The letters are in blue

Function Much like the sun radiates energy out to

all planets, this center is said to radiate

praana to all parts of the body, regulating

and energizing organs, systems and

processes.

The assimilation of food through

combustion is governed by the activity of

this chakra. The person who has strong

vibrations at the level of the solar chakra


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will absorb great benefit from food he

eats.

Inner state This chakra is concerned with

power over others: personal power,

gratification of power instincts etc.

Body parts This has its corresponding centre in the

physical body and has control over the

liver, stomach, etc The glands and body

systems it affects are the pancreas,

adrenals, digestive system, and muscles.

Associated gland Pancreas

Dysfunctional

impact

When it malfunctions, the resulting

problems are ulcers, diabetes, and/or

hypoglycemia.

Mantra RAM Meditation on this center gives

freedom from disease and knowledge of

the entire physical body. The body is said

to become luminous. Activation of this

results in perfect digestion, riddance from

ailments like kidney stones, diabetes,

liver problems etc.

Yoga posture The yoga posture that helps to open and

focus the energy ofthe third chakra is

DHANAURASANA - The Bow

4. ANAHATA CHAKRA

ANAHATA CHAKRA

The HEART Centre
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Location Is situated in the Sushumna Nadi

(Sukshma centre) Heart

Sanskrit Name ANAHATA Anahata means "un-struck"

-- that is, a sound generated purely in

consciousness without the vibration of a

physical object.

Element (tattva) Air (vayu)-- Sense of Touch

The sense of touch is derived from the

element of air. Touch is basically the

experience of relationship. We speak of

being `in touch' or `out of touch'. This is

really to say that we have more or less of

the heart quality manifesting at that time.

It is the air element which gives the

relationship experience.

Color Green

Symbol/petals 12 red petals representing hope, anxiety,

endeavor, possession, arrogance,

languor, conceit, discrimination,

covetousness, duplicity, indecision and

regret. The letters on the petals are

vermillion.

Function It represents the bondage of emotional

attachment -- making decisions on the

basis of emotions, feelings and instinct

rather than in terms of furthering the

spiritual quest.

Inner state

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become reality when Kundakini is in

Anahata

Body parts the lungs, heart, arms, and hands

Associated gland Thymus Gland

Dysfunctional

impact

physical problems such as asthma, high

blood pressure, heart disease, and lung

disease can result.

Blockage is said to cause lack of self-

expression and inability to communicate

well.

Mantra

YAM : Activation of this results in peaceof mind, boundless divine joy, total

freedom from tensions, power to look into

future, power of hypnosis, entering into

Samadhi (divine trance), riddance from

problems related to heart, increase in soft

emotions like love, affection and

kindness

Yoga posture A yoga posture that is excellent for opening the 4th chakra is

USHTRASANA

5. VISUDDDHA CHAKRA

VISUDDDHA CHAKRA

The THROAT Centre
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Location Vishuddha Chakra is situated within the

Sushumna Nadi at the base of the throat

Kantha-Mula Sthana. The throat centre is

seated on the spine at the level of the

throat

Sanskrit Name VISUDDDHA. Visuddha means

purification

Element (tattva) Space / Ether (akaasa). This Chakra

belong to Manas Tattva. Sense of

Hearing The sense of sound is derived

from the element of ether. If one goes to

a place where complete and absolute

silence reigns and then listens intently,

one will eventually become aware of a

certain something which is still there

behind the silence: a subtle

pervasiveness which has been described

as the 'noiseless sound'.

Color Pure blue

Symbol/petals White circle -- like the full moon.

16 smoky purple petals with letters on

them in pure blue

Function The throat chakra is a vital bridge

between the principle of thought at the

brow chakra and the elements. Its

function is related to communication and

creativity

Inner state This chakra is concerned with the

integration of internal and external

realities, communication and

consciousness. Purifying andharmonizing of all opposites takes


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place here. Yet this chakra also

symbolizes a greater acceptance

(and transcendence) of thesedualities.

Body parts The neck, shoulders, arms, and hands.

Associated gland Thyroid Gland

Dysfunctional

impact

Physical problems include sore throat,

stiff neck, colds, thyroid problems, and

hearing problems.

Mantra HAM When awakened, this center is

said to allow us to discriminate betweenrealizations coming from higher

consciousness versus the mere

babblings of wishful thinking and the

unconscious mind. The concentration on

the Tattva of this Chakra is called Akasa

Dharana. He attains the highest success.

He gets the full knowledge of the four

Vedas by meditating on this Chakra. Hebecomes a Trikala Jnani(who knows the

past, the present and the future).

Yoga posture A yoga posture that is excellent for

opening the 5th chakra is MATSYASANA

To summarize the main points:

Chakra Element Sense Symbol

Muladhara One.

Root / Base

Centre.

Earth: Is content to

remain where it is

and does not want

to move or change

Smell
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to any other state.

SvadhisthanaTwo.

The Sacral Centre.

Water: Wants toflow downwards

and therefore to

contract.

Taste

Manipura Three:

The Solar Centre.

Fire: Wants to

expand itself and

therefore to

consume.

Sight

Anahata Four.

The Heart Centre.

Air: Wants to

move to a different

place from where

it is and therefore

to relate with

something else.

Touch

Visuddha Five.

The Throat Centre.

Ether: Is the

space within

which these four

elements operate.Sound

6. AJNA CHAKRA

AJNA CHAKRAThe BROW Centre
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Location Middle of the forehead.

Ajna Chakra is situated within the

Sushumna Nadi and its corresponding

centre in the physical body is at the

space between the two eye-brows.

Sanskrit Name AJNA

Ajna means to know, to perceive, to

command

Element (tattva) There are no associated elements

This is the seat of the mind

Color White circle

Symbol/petals White petals representing solar/left brain

(pingala nadi) and lunar/right brain (ida

nadi) energies.

The letters on the petals are also white.

Function This center represents wisdom, intuition

and higher intellectual functions.

Inner state Ajna chakra is associated with the

"third eye" -- looking inward for

knowledge. One sees the hidden

essence underlying visible

appearances and has greater

intuitive knowledge

Body parts The eyes

Associated gland Pituitary gland

Dysfunctional

impact

Can manifest in blindness, headaches,

nightmares, eyestrain, and blurred

vision.Blockage of this center is said to

cause absence of intuitive perception

and an inability to focus

Mantra OM Meditation on this center opens

the possibility for transformation of

consciousness and is said to enhance

the ability to receive knowledge without


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using the normal (exterior) senses.He

who concentrates at this centre destroys

all the Karmas of the past lives. The

benefits that are derived by meditation on

this Chakra cannot be described in

words. The practitioner becomes a

Jivanmukta (liberated man while living).

Yoga posture This posture is one for both the6th and

7th chakra. SEATED YOGA MUDRA

7. SAHASRARA CHAKRA

SAHASRARA CHAKRA

The Centre


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Location Crown of head

Sanskrit Name Sahasrara, literally meaning 'thousand

fold' but actually countless numbers.

Element (tattva) None applicable

Color All colors

Symbol/petals One thousand. The petals have

inscribed upon them all 50 letters of the

Sanskrit alphabet repeated 20 times.

Function Union.This thousand petaled lotus

represents the absolute -- an experienceof reality beyond form or description.

When the consciousness is retained at

this center the goal of yoga, the super-

conscious state of samadhi, is attained.

Inner state Eternal Bliss

Body parts Cerebral cortex, brain, the whole body

Associated gland Pineal body (epiphysis) The influence of

the epiphysis has not been conclusivelydetermined by science. Most probably it

effects our entire organism.

Dysfunctional

impact

On the entire system

Mantra This chakra doesn't have a specific bija

(seed) mantra associated with it. If

you're doing mantra meditation with your

awareness in this chakra, you can alsouse OM, the mantra for the Ajna chakra,

at this location. Or let go of the mantra

work, keep your awareness here and

watch yourself move inside even more

deeply.

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The primary importance and level of existence of chakras is in the

psyche. However, there are those who believe that chakras have a

physical manifestation as well. Some think that there is a relationship

between the positions and functions of the chakras, and of thevarious organs of the endocrine system. However there is a marked

similarity between the positions and roles described for chakras, and

the positions and roles of the glands in the endocrine system, and

also by the positions of the nerve ganglia (also known as "plexuses")

along the spinal cord , opening the possibility that two vastly different

systems of conceptualization have been brought to bear to

systemize insights about the same phenomenon. By some, chakras

are thought of as having their physical manifestation in the body asthese glands, and their subjective manifestation as the associated

emotional, mental and spiritual experiences. However, as there are

important organs located at virtually any point in the body, the

correspondence of certain biological systems or organs with the

traditional locations of chakras is unsurprising and may be

considered inevitable.

Q 52: What is Sri Chakra?

Pineal

glandPituitarygland

Thyroid Gland

Thymus

GlandPancrea

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Gonads

Adrenal Glands
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A: Sri Chakra is the mystical construction of the Cosmos. The

secrets of Cosmic unity held by the inter-penetration of nine

triangles. the product of three phases of cosmic process - creation,

preservation, dissolution is depicted.

The Srichakra consist of a dot (bindu) at

the centre surrounded by nine triangles

(trikona). Four of these triangles are

orientated upright representing Shiva or

the Masculine. Five of these triangles are

inverted triangles represent Shakti or the

Feminine.The mutual intersection of these

nine triangles forms forty-three triangles in

all. This is surrounded by concentric

circles with eight lotus petals and sixteen

lotus petals. This again surrounded by three more concentric circles.

Finally on the outskirts, there is a square (chaturasra) or three lines,

the lines one inside the other, opening out in the middle of each side

as four portals.

Sri Chakra represents all Divinities. This is the most celebrated and

potent Yantra in the Tantra Shastra.
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