7 Chakras? Inspiration from cartoons...
I was watching a cartoon actually; Avatar, The last Airbender when i chanced upon this. Aang, the protagonist was undergoing a session with the Yogi who was teaching him how to go in and out of the Avatar state at will. This was obtained from 'Avatar Wiki'....
"After determining that Aang has absolutely no knowledge of the nature of chakras, Pathik proceeds a visual representation. Using a pond clogged with algae he successfully explains to Aang the concept of chakras, stating that by removing the clogs between pools, the water is allowed to flow, just as energy is allowed to flow through the body when the seven chakras are open. There are seven chakras within the body, each with a purpose and each with a different blockage: An intense sensation results from the opening of them all. Pathik warns that the process of opening the chakras cannot be halted once it has begun - it must be completed in order to succeed."
"After determining that Aang has absolutely no knowledge of the nature of chakras, Pathik proceeds a visual representation. Using a pond clogged with algae he successfully explains to Aang the concept of chakras, stating that by removing the clogs between pools, the water is allowed to flow, just as energy is allowed to flow through the body when the seven chakras are open. There are seven chakras within the body, each with a purpose and each with a different blockage: An intense sensation results from the opening of them all. Pathik warns that the process of opening the chakras cannot be halted once it has begun - it must be completed in order to succeed."
The first chakra is the Earth Chakra, located at the base of the spine. It deals with Survival, and is blocked by Fear.
The second chakra is the Water Chakra, which deals with Pleasure, and is blocked by Guilt.
Third is the Fire Chakra, which is located in the stomach. Dealing with Willpower, the Fire Chakra is blocked by shame.
Fourth chakra. Located in the heart, this chakra deals with Love, and is blocked by Grief.
The fifth Chakra is the Sound Chakra, and is located in the throat. It deals with Truth, and is blocked by the Lies we tell ourselves.
Located in the center of the forehead, the sixth Chakra of Light is responsible for Insight, and is blocked by Illusions. The greatest Illusion is that of Separation: Things you think are separate and different are actually one and the same.
Seventh Chakra, the last, called the Thought Chakra, it is located at the crown of the head, and deals with Cosmic Energy, and is blocked by earthly attachment.
Quite a cool concept, not to mix it with religion though... I know how sensitive these topics are with staunch people. But if we look at it objectively, it's about steps on how you can free yourself of worries and be at peace with yourself.
"If we talk about God, people will be happy.... but when we talk about religion, then there'll be fights."
May Allah guide us all..bless us with happiness and health n protect us from the dangers of this world, physically or mentally. Help us become successful people in the world and after...
May Allah guide us all..bless us with happiness and health n protect us from the dangers of this world, physically or mentally. Help us become successful people in the world and after...
