When we talk about the 7 chakras we should first discuss the scheme of our microcosm. Today
every spiritual seeker knows that there are seven chakras, energy centers or wheels of light,
but few of them knows where they are located.
At the present level of evolution, we are able to consciously perceive only our physical body.
Besides the physical body, however, people possess a couple of invisible, but no less important
vehicles whose inherent qualities are responsible for conscious manifestation in the world of forms.
These invisible vehicles are presently serving one very important purpose - to prepare the individual
soul so that it might eventually, at the end of this phase of evolution, return to its Origin transformed.
One of these inner bodies and closest to the physical corporeality is the Etheric body.
The 7 kundalini yoga chakras are actually incorporated in it. The etheric body is a body of energy and it consists
of 7200 nadis or energy channels and seven main energy centers or Chakras. These seven chakras have a
close correspondence with the seven glands of the endocrine system. So if we want to talk about the location
of the seven chakras, we should know that they are not in the physical body. These centers only have a
representation on the physical plane, and those are the seven glands.
When we talk about the seven Chakras, an important point that needs to be understood
is that the very same energy vibrates on all of these seven energy levels,
but when this energy reaches the energy centers it is transformed accordingly, so that
different qualities are attained. For example, the seventh crown chakra expresses
ultimate spiritual experiences. On the emotional level - fourth hearth
chakra - the same energy is represented through the quality of love. On the physical
plane this energy is experienced as sexual energy - that is we are in the domain of the second sacral chakra.
Here are some of the most prominent characteristics of each of the main 7 chakras.
7th chakra - Sahasrara - Crown chakra
Light ray - Yellow
Archangel Jophiel
Endocrine Gland: Pineal gland (Epiphysis)
Positive characteristics: infinity, unity, freedom, Divine level of consciousness
Negative characteristics: none
Mantra: AUM
6th chakra - Ajna - Third Eye
Light ray - Green
Archangel: Raphael
Endocrine Gland: Pituitary gland or hypophysis
Positive characteristics: mental abilities, concentration, inner wisdom
Negative characteristics: pride, arrogance, suspicion
Mantra: OM
sixth chakra stones
5th chakra - Vishuddha - Throat Chakra
Light ray - Blue
Archangel: Michael
Endocrine Gland: Thyroid
Positive characteristics: peace, calm, emotional balance, joy, determination, will for action
Negative characteristics: jealousy, misuse of personal power
Mantra: HAM
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4th chakra - Anahata - Heart
Light ray - Pink
Archangel: Chamuel
Endocrine Gland: Thymus
Positive characteristics: love, gentleness, adoration, healing
Negative characteristics: lethargy, passivity, laziness
Mantra: YAM
fourth chakra stones
3rd chakra - Manipura - Solar Plexus Chakra
Light ray - Ruby
Archangel: Uriel
Endocrine Gland: Pancreas
Positive characteristics: peace, service to God
Negative characteristics: greed, obesity, fear,
Mantra: RAM
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2nd chakra - Swadhisthana - Sacral Chakra
Light ray - Violet Flame
Archangel: Zadkiel
Endocrine Gland: Gonads
Positive characteristics: rhythm, accuracy, the power of invocation
Negative characteristics: anger, menace, hatred, apathy
Mantra: VAM
second chakra stones
1st chakra - Muladhara - Base or Root Chakra
Light ray - White
Archangel: Gabriel
Endocrine Gland: Adrenaline glands
Positive characteristics: purity, resurrection, the needs of the physical body,
Negative characteristics: passion, lust
Mantra: LAM
first chakra stones
Working with the 7 chakras should be done with the aim of awakening of the so-called "snake power"
or kundalini energy, which leads to spiritual self-realization. This creative energy rises up the
spinal cord, awakening the energy centers from their dormant state as it passes through.
Each energy center is connected to a certain area in our brain. This means that not only the chakras
are put into action, but also the adequate latent brain areas.
When, according to the eastern terminology, the snake power or kundalini energy finds its way up to
the crown chakra, passing through all the 7 chakras, the experience of enlightenment takes place. We then become at One with God. This
experience usually does not take long, at first it lasts only a split of a second. After the enlightenment,
we are able to utilize our brain more fully, our knowledge will increase, our powers will get stronger,
and we will be more conscious of our life in the here and now.
The expanded consciousness enables us more detailed perception of everything on every level.
Having gotten closer to the Truth, we see things as they are; we see them clearly with penetrating
though. Being at One with God, being in God's Heart, within the infinite persistent omnipresent
Divine Love, we are transformed into a lover of everything that is present on Earth, beyond Earth
and within Earth. Our love is forgiving, understanding, gentle and efficient for us and for others.
The whole humanity is our fellow. There is no loner age, time and matter. The roughest manifestation of
the one energy is no longer there. What is left is the infinite omnipresent Divine Love achieved through
mastering the 7 chakras.
Of course, one question is left unanswered, that is, how to initiate the energy of enlightenment and make it rise to the seventh chakra. Various schools or individuals have written countless pages on this subject alone, but only a handful of them have ever enlightened themselves. The enlightenment is no easy task, but nowadays it is attainable if one sincerely endeavors to reach it. A moment of practice is more valuable than tons of literature on this subject. Therefore, first and foremost, one should increase one's faith in God, expand one's love toward God and start practicing by joining a compatible spiritual path or spiritual community.
