Vrittis & The Chakras
The mind is a flow or vibration of energy which is an expression of the dynamic flow of the cosmos. In order to express this flow the mind adopts vrittis, or methods of expression (mental tendencies). If we can learn to navigate our (destructive) emotions, we will be able to achieve calmness and inner-peace. The antidote to a destructive emotion is a constructive emotion.
To fight anger, hatred, and fear, we must develop compassion, love, and patience. Destructive emotions are impulsive — they are based on misconceptions and illogical reasons. Constructive emotions are realistic — they are grounded in valid observation and reasoning.
There are 50 vritti's in the human being. These are the various mental thoughts and emotions that human beings experience and express. The samskaras of an individual will be expressed as a particular configuration of vrittis. Sahasrara (seventh) chakra. Contains the seeds of all the vrittis, and all their means of expression. With 50 vrittis, expressed through 10 senses and organs in both an internal and external manor, there are 1000 expressions. Thus there are 1000 petals in the lotus for this chakra.
The five sense organs, or jnanendriyas (organs of knowledge) are the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin plus the five organs of action (karmendrya), which are the mouth, the arms, the legs, the anus and the genitals are the Indryas.
To fight anger, hatred, and fear, we must develop compassion, love, and patience. Destructive emotions are impulsive — they are based on misconceptions and illogical reasons. Constructive emotions are realistic — they are grounded in valid observation and reasoning.
There are 50 vritti's in the human being. These are the various mental thoughts and emotions that human beings experience and express. The samskaras of an individual will be expressed as a particular configuration of vrittis. Sahasrara (seventh) chakra. Contains the seeds of all the vrittis, and all their means of expression. With 50 vrittis, expressed through 10 senses and organs in both an internal and external manor, there are 1000 expressions. Thus there are 1000 petals in the lotus for this chakra.
The five sense organs, or jnanendriyas (organs of knowledge) are the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin plus the five organs of action (karmendrya), which are the mouth, the arms, the legs, the anus and the genitals are the Indryas.
On an energy level the vrittis are associated with the different chakras. When the chakras are depicted as lotuses they have a specific number of petals, with one vritti per petal.
Each chakra is associated with an endocrine gland. When the endocrine glands and chakras are out of balance then some vrittis will be over or under expressed, and the person is out of balance emotionally and mentally.
The Individual Vrittis
The mental images, desires, samskaras etc. waiting expression via the vrittis and the senses, organs and the body creates disturbances in the mind and body. This is reflected as imbalances and disturbances of the hormone secreting glands. These imbalances in turn are felt in the mind.
Yoga and the Vrittis
Asanas, or yoga postures, are designed to apply pressure on the various endocrine glands in order to balance the secretion of their hormones, optimizing the expression of the vrittis. It is possible to bring balance to the physical and mental bodies, bringing the vrittis under control and calming the mind for deeper meditation.
Each chakra is associated with an endocrine gland. When the endocrine glands and chakras are out of balance then some vrittis will be over or under expressed, and the person is out of balance emotionally and mentally.
The Individual Vrittis
The mental images, desires, samskaras etc. waiting expression via the vrittis and the senses, organs and the body creates disturbances in the mind and body. This is reflected as imbalances and disturbances of the hormone secreting glands. These imbalances in turn are felt in the mind.
Yoga and the Vrittis
Asanas, or yoga postures, are designed to apply pressure on the various endocrine glands in order to balance the secretion of their hormones, optimizing the expression of the vrittis. It is possible to bring balance to the physical and mental bodies, bringing the vrittis under control and calming the mind for deeper meditation.
Vritties are attachments and desires that are neutralized by the practices of yoga to become still within the chakra
Root chakra: Muldahara
Bliss of union: Yogananda “Divine bliss through union (yoga) with God,” or, “Divine bliss through the practice of yoga techniques for achieving union.” ... The highest state of divine ecstasy is revealed as ineffable bliss—“beyond imagination of expectancy,” [Paramahansa Yogananda]
Heroic bliss: Virananda
Innate bliss: Sahajananda
Highest Bliss: Paramananda
the state of supreme bliss is reached through evenness of the mind with reference to all aspects of one’s life.
kama: desire for physical pleasure.
Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha – greatest joy, natural pleasure, delight in controlling passion, and blissfulness in concentration.
Svadhisthana:
prashraya - Over-indulgence of others, self indulgence
krurata - Pitilessness or mercilessness (counteract with compassion)
sarvanasha - fear of annihilation ( Think "I am destined to win over all obstacles" Encourage others to think like this so no one becomes discouraged)
murccha - psycic stupor, lack of common sense, fainting ( meditation, pranayama)
avajina - Distain ( don't belittle the efforts of others. Support people who are doing something, be happy for someone who is happy,wish that a miserable person't situation may improve, ignore someone's dark side unless they doing harm.)
avishvasa - Suspicion, lack of confidence. (Trust in the universe, give up attachment to the results of your actions. Do something instead of procrastinating. Overcome obstacles one at a time)
Manipura - Solar Plexis
visada - Sadness, despair (practice heart opening asana, do good things for others, realize you are loved)
Kashaya- spiritual ignorance (anger, greed, ego, deceit; overcome with forgiveness, charity, humility & honesty)
trsna - desire, craving (overcome with the acceptance through insight into impermanence and non-self)
Irshya - Jealousy, envy (Transform envy into wishing the best for that person)
pishunata - Treachery, slander (practice ahimsa, non-harming)
lajja - Shame, shyness (bow pose helps overcome shyness)
bhaya - fear, (direct the mind upwards to the higher chakras rather than downward, have faith)
ghrna - disgust, aversion (gradually get used to what disgusts you, face your fear a bit at a time)
Moha - Delusion, infatuation (focus on the supreme)
sushupti - sleepiness, foolishness, stagnant
Anahata
ahamkara
conceit, egoism, pride
Heart chakra
lolata
Lustfulness, avarice, covetousness
kapatata
Fraudulance, hypocrisy
vitarka
Indecision, argumentative
anutapa
Regret, remorse
Hope
asha
cinta
Anxiety, thoughtfulness
mamta
possessiveness, fondness
effort
cesta
dhamba
Arrogance, vanity
vikalata
Incompetency, infirmity
Discrimination
viveka
Vishuddha, throat chakra
Musical sounds
16
Ajna
Root chakra: Muldahara
Bliss of union: Yogananda “Divine bliss through union (yoga) with God,” or, “Divine bliss through the practice of yoga techniques for achieving union.” ... The highest state of divine ecstasy is revealed as ineffable bliss—“beyond imagination of expectancy,” [Paramahansa Yogananda]
Heroic bliss: Virananda
Innate bliss: Sahajananda
Highest Bliss: Paramananda
the state of supreme bliss is reached through evenness of the mind with reference to all aspects of one’s life.
kama: desire for physical pleasure.
Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha – greatest joy, natural pleasure, delight in controlling passion, and blissfulness in concentration.
Svadhisthana:
prashraya - Over-indulgence of others, self indulgence
krurata - Pitilessness or mercilessness (counteract with compassion)
sarvanasha - fear of annihilation ( Think "I am destined to win over all obstacles" Encourage others to think like this so no one becomes discouraged)
murccha - psycic stupor, lack of common sense, fainting ( meditation, pranayama)
avajina - Distain ( don't belittle the efforts of others. Support people who are doing something, be happy for someone who is happy,wish that a miserable person't situation may improve, ignore someone's dark side unless they doing harm.)
avishvasa - Suspicion, lack of confidence. (Trust in the universe, give up attachment to the results of your actions. Do something instead of procrastinating. Overcome obstacles one at a time)
Manipura - Solar Plexis
visada - Sadness, despair (practice heart opening asana, do good things for others, realize you are loved)
Kashaya- spiritual ignorance (anger, greed, ego, deceit; overcome with forgiveness, charity, humility & honesty)
trsna - desire, craving (overcome with the acceptance through insight into impermanence and non-self)
Irshya - Jealousy, envy (Transform envy into wishing the best for that person)
pishunata - Treachery, slander (practice ahimsa, non-harming)
lajja - Shame, shyness (bow pose helps overcome shyness)
bhaya - fear, (direct the mind upwards to the higher chakras rather than downward, have faith)
ghrna - disgust, aversion (gradually get used to what disgusts you, face your fear a bit at a time)
Moha - Delusion, infatuation (focus on the supreme)
sushupti - sleepiness, foolishness, stagnant
Anahata
ahamkara
conceit, egoism, pride
Heart chakra
lolata
Lustfulness, avarice, covetousness
kapatata
Fraudulance, hypocrisy
vitarka
Indecision, argumentative
anutapa
Regret, remorse
Hope
asha
cinta
Anxiety, thoughtfulness
mamta
possessiveness, fondness
effort
cesta
dhamba
Arrogance, vanity
vikalata
Incompetency, infirmity
Discrimination
viveka
Vishuddha, throat chakra
Musical sounds
16
Ajna