Svadhisthana Chakra: Sacral Chakra
- Svadhishtana means “seat of my own energy.
- Bija Mantra of the water element is Vam लँ pronounce as VANG
- The ancient yogis observed a white crescent moon shaped figure. Visualize The white crescent moon formed by two different-sized circles one inside the other. It is translucent representing water element; it is formless, flowing (ever changing), cleansing and adaptable. This subtle water in its essence is Amrita (deathless substance)
- This chakra controls the liquid factor in the body, and the sub-conscious mind (manomaya kosa).
- The vayu or vital breath of the chakra is Apana.
- The ovaries and testes are the physical glands which are associated with this chakra.
- The presiding deity is Vishnu, the all-pervading life-force of the universe. He is bright blue with yellow pants and a green silk scarf and covered in jewels. He has four arms holding a conch, a mace, a wheel and lotus.
- Vishnu is seated on the Garuda, the king of the birds who represents the five vayus. With the control of uddiyana (the lower abdomen), prana, the life force is constantly forced to fly upward, ascending sushumna nadi.
- The female energy of svadhisthana is Rakini or Chakini Shakti, two-headed, four armed, holding an arrow, a skull, a drum, and an axe, seated on a red lotus. She is one of the forms of Kundalini Shakti.
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Svadhisthana chakra symbol explanation
- Bija Mantra is Vam लँ pronounce as VANG
- There are six petals indicates the crossing of six nadis in this energy center. Each petal bearing the Sanskrit letters ba ( बं ), bha ( भं ) , ma ( मं ) , ya( यं ) , ra( रं ), and la ( लं ).
- The Vrittis (means Whirlpool) debited on the petals are Contempt, Psychic stupor, Indulgence, Lack of confidence, Thought of sure annihilation, and Pitilessness. Vrittis are attachments and desires that are neutralized by the practices of yoga to become still withing the chakra
- The white crescent moon called “Ambhoja Mandala” present in the bottom, formed by two different-sized circles one inside the other. These two inner circles also have petals; the larger one has eight outward facing petals, and the smaller one has eight inwards facing petals. The crescent moon “Ambhoja Mandala” is translucent representing water element; it is formless, flowing (ever changing), cleansing and adaptable. This subtle water in its essence is Amrita (deathless substance), and its gross forms are blood and various external & internal secretions.
- A Makara, emblem of the waters is present in the bottom. In the Hindu culture, the Makara is a legendary water monster upon which Varuna, the sea god rode. It is depicted as half land and half sea animal. Ganga the river goddess also used it as her vahana, or vehicle. The vahana of the Hindu gods were their emblems. Makara is also the emblem of Kamadeva, the god of love and desire. Makara are guardians of gateways and thresholds, protecting throne rooms and entryways to temples
Makara protecting my favorite temple in Chaing Mai, Thailand
The Vrittis of Svadhisthana
1. Ba बं Avajiná: Belittlement of others
The fairy story of King Thrushbeard is wonderful illustration of a disdainful and haughty person who is humbled and learns to overcome her contempt of others.
https://www.worldoftales.com/fairy_tales/Brothers_Grimm/Grimm_household_tales/King_Thrushbeard.html
https://youtu.be/xyN8fZqNjhI
2. Bha भं Múrcchá
3. Ma मं Prashraya
An example that comes to mind is the story of the bicycle when I went to India. I bought the family a new bike when the one I had hired was stolen, but they wanted a better bike then they wanted me to buy their little girl a tricycle. I wanted to help them but I refused to be taken advantage of. Later when I saw how much my kindness was appreciated and what a difference it was making to them, I did more.
https://www.sahasrashope.com.au/the-story-of-the-bicycle-in-india.html
4. Ya यं Avishvása
When I helped the family in India, I did it without thought of return, but they started to help me, they dressed me in my saree. And in a beautiful gesture they invited to come on a trip all the way around the sacred mountain of Tiruvannamalai. I saw their confidence grow, the children smiled instead of scowled, they were so excited about the toys I gave them. I saw the husband sitting out the front of his shop, fresh and clean in new shirt.
5. Ra रं Sarvanásha
This is about not listening to negative self talk, if you catch yourself talking yourself down in your head, remember! that you can do anything you think of, you just need to believe in yourself. Once you gain control of your mind through meditation you are in charge of your thoughts and feelings. If you find yourself heading towards or are in a depression, you have the ability to change the way you think and change your actions. Believe that you can and you will.
If I notice that sinking feeling trying to creep in, I notice that it is there, I give it some space, I look to see if there is a reason. If there is a reason, I acknowledge it and give myself time to feel, I know that eventually my feelings will change. I don't collapse into my negative feelings, I don't become the negative feelings, but I don't push them away if they have a valid reason for being there. I just observe them, I let them be what they are and try hard to move through my day. I know that in a while life will not feel bleak anymore.
If there is no valid reason for the sinking feeling, I become mindful, focusing on what I am doing at that moment and the feeling lifts.
6. La लं Kruratá
This is a hard one, if someone is cruel, it is difficult to understand or have compassion for them. I think about how bad that person must feel inside to be that way. It must be awful to live yourself. Pity them, karma will be their pay-back. If you can forgive you can you be free of anger and hatred.
- indifference, contempt
The fairy story of King Thrushbeard is wonderful illustration of a disdainful and haughty person who is humbled and learns to overcome her contempt of others.
https://www.worldoftales.com/fairy_tales/Brothers_Grimm/Grimm_household_tales/King_Thrushbeard.html
https://youtu.be/xyN8fZqNjhI
2. Bha भं Múrcchá
- Psychic stupor, fainting, lack of common sense
3. Ma मं Prashraya
- Indulgence
An example that comes to mind is the story of the bicycle when I went to India. I bought the family a new bike when the one I had hired was stolen, but they wanted a better bike then they wanted me to buy their little girl a tricycle. I wanted to help them but I refused to be taken advantage of. Later when I saw how much my kindness was appreciated and what a difference it was making to them, I did more.
https://www.sahasrashope.com.au/the-story-of-the-bicycle-in-india.html
4. Ya यं Avishvása
- Lack of confidence
When I helped the family in India, I did it without thought of return, but they started to help me, they dressed me in my saree. And in a beautiful gesture they invited to come on a trip all the way around the sacred mountain of Tiruvannamalai. I saw their confidence grow, the children smiled instead of scowled, they were so excited about the toys I gave them. I saw the husband sitting out the front of his shop, fresh and clean in new shirt.
5. Ra रं Sarvanásha
- Thought of sure annihilation
This is about not listening to negative self talk, if you catch yourself talking yourself down in your head, remember! that you can do anything you think of, you just need to believe in yourself. Once you gain control of your mind through meditation you are in charge of your thoughts and feelings. If you find yourself heading towards or are in a depression, you have the ability to change the way you think and change your actions. Believe that you can and you will.
If I notice that sinking feeling trying to creep in, I notice that it is there, I give it some space, I look to see if there is a reason. If there is a reason, I acknowledge it and give myself time to feel, I know that eventually my feelings will change. I don't collapse into my negative feelings, I don't become the negative feelings, but I don't push them away if they have a valid reason for being there. I just observe them, I let them be what they are and try hard to move through my day. I know that in a while life will not feel bleak anymore.
If there is no valid reason for the sinking feeling, I become mindful, focusing on what I am doing at that moment and the feeling lifts.
6. La लं Kruratá
- cruelty, pitilessness or mercilessness
This is a hard one, if someone is cruel, it is difficult to understand or have compassion for them. I think about how bad that person must feel inside to be that way. It must be awful to live yourself. Pity them, karma will be their pay-back. If you can forgive you can you be free of anger and hatred.
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Meditation on Svadhisthana
Rest you mind on the area inside your body where you feel the energy of Svadhisthana. It is in the region below the navel, above the pubic bone, in the pelvic region, where the reproductive organs are. Visualize the image of Svadhisthana. Repeat silently to yourself the syllable of the petal or petals to clear your mind. When your mind becomes clear, cease your silent chanting and watch whatever my arise in your mind. Don't follow your thoughts, just let them be, watch them as if you are watching a movie.
Rest you mind on the area inside your body where you feel the energy of Svadhisthana. It is in the region below the navel, above the pubic bone, in the pelvic region, where the reproductive organs are. Visualize the image of Svadhisthana. Repeat silently to yourself the syllable of the petal or petals to clear your mind. When your mind becomes clear, cease your silent chanting and watch whatever my arise in your mind. Don't follow your thoughts, just let them be, watch them as if you are watching a movie.
New Age meaning and symbolism:
"this is Western chakra system, originally appropriated from India but now almost totally divorced from its Indian prototype and revised and elaborated primarily on the basis of the New Age religion."
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- When we are working with Svadhisthana chakra we work with suppressed emotions and feelings of guilt and shame. We have to face and accept our flaws.
- Svadhisthana Chakra is about movement, flow, care, pleasure, sexuality, relationships, procreation, change, sensuality and creativity
- It is concerned with flow and flexibility of body and mind
- It is attached to the sciatic nerve
- Affirmations. Because they can boost self-esteem and overall good feelings positive affirmations are a good place to start with healing a solar plexus imbalance. Some examples include “I am worthy of my own self-love” and “I am perfect just as I am.”
Super self-care. One of the main reasons this chakra gets block is because of the tendency to focus on helping everyone but ourselves. Instead of looking outward, focus on taking care of you. Say ‘no’ instead of yes, do things that make you happy, and put your own needs first daily.
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