Sahasrara chakra
Sahasrara Chakra:
The Sahasrara is described in Śhivasaṃhitā and the Tirumantiram. Shiva Samhita states that it is beyond the body, whereas others place it at the fontanelle or brahmarandhra on the top of the head where the soul leaves the body at death.
Description:
The Sahasrara is described as a lotus flower with 1,000 petals of different colors. These are arranged in 20 layers, each with approximately 50 petals. The pericarp is golden and within it a circular moon region is inscribed with a luminous triangle, which can be either upward- or downward-pointing.
Function:
Often referred to as a thousand-petaled lotus, it is said to be the most subtle chakra in the system, relating to pure consciousness, and it is from this chakra that all the other chakras emanate. When a yogi is able to raise his kundalini energy of consciousness up to this point, the state of Nirvikalpa Samādhi is experienced.
Exercises for the Sahasrāra Chakra:
Shirshasana
Vrikshasana
Khatu Pranam
Singing Om
Kriya Yoga
Meditation:
There are also special Meditations on the Sahasrāra Chakra.Located at the crown of the head, this chakra is the seat of higher consciousness, connecting you to something ‘bigger’(Divine, God, Universe) than yourself.
Be quiet.
Meditate.
Expand your mind with knowledge.
Create a gratitude practice.
It is the seventh chakra, located at the top of your head.The Sahasrara is described as a lotus flower with 1,000 petals of different colors. These are arranged in 20 layers, each with 50 petals. The pericarp is golden and within it a circular moon region is inscribed with a luminous triangle, which can be pointing either upward
or downward.If it is downwards it represents Savikalpa samaadhi or samprajnata samadhi.If it points upwards it represents Nirvikalpa samaadhi or asamprajnata samadhi.
The change represents the transition from separateness to the oneness of Nirvikalpa (asamprajnata) samadhi. It is responsible for spiritual insight, mindfulness, self-confidence.
It is also called the Thousand petal lotus chakra as its symbol is a circle and a thousand petals. Its color is white or deep purple sometimes multiple colours.
Sahasrara chakra
it sits there like a crown, radiates above it. This Chakra is the seat of higher consciousness, connecting you to something ‘bigger’ (Divine, God, Universe) than yourself. The Crown chakra is closely related to the brain. It is associated with the pituitary gland, pineal gland, and hypothalamus, which are closely associated with hormonal function ,emotional and physical energy.
Pituitary gland: called “the master gland.” Controls the thyroid, adrenals ovaries, and testicles; produces and secretes hormones.
Pineal gland: produces melatonin, which is responsible for your sleep cycle.It also produces DMT responsible for unmani or bliss like state.
Hypothalamus: Sends messages to the pituitary gland. Affects temperature regulation, food intake, thirst, sleep patterns, emotional behavior, and memory.
Physiologically, the Crown Chakra is associated with hormones and the nervous system and it controls behavioral and psychological aspects like
Consciousness
Ecstasy, Bliss
Awareness (ಅರಿವು ಪ್ರಜ್ಞೆ)
Transcendence
Awareness outside of ourselves
Experience “mystical oneness with everyone and everything in nature (ಅನುಭಾವ)
Ability to be at peace
Motivation and self-worth
Openness to beauty of nature and Feeling connected to the world.
Association with the body :
How to open Crown Chakra:
Be quiet.
Meditate.
Expand your mind with knowledge.
Create a gratitude practice.
Signs of Imbalance :
An under-energized crown chakra can result in depression, mental fog, migraines, chronic fatigue, confusion, lack of inspiration, tendency or desire to oversleep, and behaviors that point to an overemphasis and preoccupation with the self-such as greed and materialism or feeling overpowered and controlled by your own thoughts each day.
An overactive Crown Chakra manifests itself in boredom, frustration, a tendency to be egotistical, sensitivity to light and sound, neurological or endocrine problems, and self-destructive behaviors.
Finally, an imbalanced Crown Chakra can contribute to learning disabilities, sleep disorders, and mental illness.
Common causes are mid-life crises such as reconsidering your career or relationships, questioning your abilities, or problems and conflict in your family. Balance and imbalance in your family relationships can impact your crown chakra.
How to balance your Crown Chakra:
1.Meditation
Meditation is important with all the chakras, but especially with the crown chakra since it is so related to spirituality. Close your eyes and imagine a violet lotus flower acting as a crown. If you have more time, try to imagine white light radiating above you and flooding onto you and within you.
2.Yoga
poses such as the plow, the supported headstand, and the padmasana are beneficial.
Asanas poses that allow for slower motion and more meditation are better than those are more physically challenging.
3. Aromatherapy
Scents such as jasmine, rose, and lavender are helpful for an overactive crown chakra. On the other hand, scents such as sandalwood, frankincense, and myrrh assist an underactive crown chakra, as they are bolder
4.Stones and Jewelry
Stones such as clear quartz, sugilite, selenite, amethyst, and diamond.
5.Diet
Violet foods like eggplant, red grapes, and passion fruit. Also try ginger, which is connected to cleansing and spiritual clarity, and drink herbal tea such as peppermint.
Visualising and Inner realities:
Initially, it may seem that this practice is only one of inner visualization. It is actually a literal practice dealing with the energy levels of the colorings (kleshas). Like all practices relating to energy, the energy itself might not be experienced initially, but in course of time with practice it will be experienced. It doesn't matter how you conceptualize the practice of visualisation it will be ultimately experienced.
Beginning and Advanced meditation: The practice of using Guru Chakra guidance in advanced meditation is extremely effective. However, not understanding the process, the beginner may not be willing or interested in actually pursuing this practice. In the early stages, it can seem that goal is to "get rid of" the thought patterns in the mind field. The full fruits of this practice come in the more advanced stages of meditation. By being aware of this, it may be easier for the early practitioner to go ahead and experiment with continued sustained practice.
This is the ancient self-realization path of the Shaiva Shaktha tradition and now practiced by Himalayan masters. The goal of this sadhana is the "Bliss" that comes from "Anubhava" (realization or direct experience of the center of consciousness), or from merging of the Self(Atman) with Purusha(Absolute Reality).
This Self-Realization comes through Yoga meditation of the Yoga Sutras, the contemplative insight of
Shiv-advaita siddhanta, and the intense devotion of Samaya, Sri Vidya Tantra, the three of which complement one another like fingers on a hand. Employing the classical approaches of Rajayoga, Jnanayoga, Karmayoga, and Bhaktiyoga, as well as Hathayoga, Kriyayoga, Kundalini yoga, Laya, Mantrayoga, Nadayoga and Tantra Yoga. Meditation, contemplation, mantra and prayer finally converge into a unified force directed towards the final stage, piercing the pearl of wisdom called Bindu, leading to the Absolute.
Sahasrara in temple architecture:
Sahasrara used as roof-architecture in a Temple in Tamil Nadu.
Sahasrara in Buddhism:
It is called as Crown wheel in of Buddhist Vajrayana (Anuttarayoga Tantra tradition). It is triangular, with 32 petals that point downwards, and within it resides the White Bodhichitta (white drop). Through meditation, the yogi attempts to unite this drop with the Red Bodhichitta(red drop) in the navel, and to experience the union of emptiness (Shoonya) and bliss.
Sahasrara in Tantric practice :
It is very important in the Tantric practice of Sri Chakra and in Phowa, (Consciousness transference).
Sahasrara in Phowa, Buddist tantrik practice(Consciousness transference)
At the time of death, a yogi can direct his consciousness up the central channel and out of this wheel in order to be reborn in a Pure Land, where he can carry on his tantric practices, or transfer that consciousness into another body or a corpse, in order to extend life.
Sahasrara in Kabbalah:
In the West, it has been noted ( Charles Ponce in his book Kabbalah.) that Sahasrara expresses a similar "Kether" in the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, rests at the head of the tree, and represents Pure Consciousness and union with God.
Sahasrara in the Sufi system :
of Lataif-e-sitta there is a Lataif called Akhfa, the "most arcane subtlety", which is located on the crown. It is the point of unity where beatific visions
means "Great Sound", and it is in the shape of a plough. It represents the primal sound from which emanates all of creation.
- ✍️Dr Prema Pangi
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