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| + | [[Svadhishthana]] ([[Sanskrit]]: [[स्वाधिष्ठान]], IAST: [[Svādhiṣṭhāna]], English: "[[one's own base]]"), or [[sacral chakra]], is the second primary [[chakra]] according to [[Hindu]] [[Tantrism]]. | ||
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[[Representation]] | [[Representation]] | ||
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| − | The [[seed mantra]], located in the innermost circle, is a moon-white [[वं]] [[vaṃ]]. Above the [[mantra]] that is within the bind, or dot, is the [[deity]] [[Vishnu]]. He is [[dark blue]] and wears a [[yellow]] dhoti. He holds a [[conch]], a mace, [[a wheel]] and a [[lotus]]. He wears the [[shriwatsa]] mark, and the [[koustabha]] [[gem]]. He is seated either on a [[pink lotus]], or on the [[divine]] {{Wiki|eagle}} [[Garuda]]. | + | [[Svadhishthana]] is illustrated as a [[white lotus]] ({{Wiki|Nelumbo nucifera}}). |
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| + | It has six vermilion-colored petals inscribed with {{Wiki|syllables}}: बं ban, भं bhaṃ, मं maṃ, यं yaṃ, रं raṃ and [[लं]] [[laṃ]]. Inside this [[lotus]] is a white [[crescent moon]] which represents the [[water]] region presided over by the [[deity]] {{Wiki|Varuna}}. | ||
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| + | The [[seed mantra]], located in the innermost circle, is a moon-white [[वं]] [[vaṃ]]. | ||
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| + | Above the [[mantra]] that is within the bind, or dot, is the [[deity]] [[Vishnu]]. | ||
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| + | He is [[dark blue]] and wears a [[yellow]] dhoti. He holds a [[conch]], a mace, [[a wheel]] and a [[lotus]]. | ||
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| + | He wears the [[shriwatsa]] mark, and the [[koustabha]] [[gem]]. He is seated either on a [[pink lotus]], or on the [[divine]] {{Wiki|eagle}} [[Garuda]]. | ||
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| + | His strength is the [[goddess]] [[Rakini]] (or [[Chakini]]). | ||
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| + | She is black, dressed in [[red]] or white and seated on a [[red lotus]]. | ||
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| + | She is commonly depicted with one face and two arms, holding a sword and a shield, or two faced and four armed, and holds a [[trident]], [[lotus]], [[drum]] and [[vajra]], or an arrow, [[skull]], [[drum]] and axe.[citation needed] | ||
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[[Characteristics]] | [[Characteristics]] | ||
| − | The six petals represent the following modes of [[consciousness]], also known as [[vrittis]]: {{Wiki|affection}}, pitilessness, [[feeling]] of all-destructiveness, [[delusion]], disdain and [[suspicion]]. | + | The six petals represent the following modes of [[consciousness]], also known as [[vrittis]]: |
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| + | {{Wiki|affection}}, pitilessness, [[feeling]] of all-destructiveness, [[delusion]], disdain and [[suspicion]]. | ||
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| + | [[Svadhishthana]] is associated with the [[unconscious]] and with [[emotion]]. | ||
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| + | It is closely related to the [[Muladhara]] in that [[Svadhishthana]] is where the different [[samskaras]] (potential [[Karmas]]) lie dormant, and [[Muladhara]] is where these [[Samskaras]] find expression. It is associated with the [[element of water]], the [[sense of taste]] and the act of procreation. | ||
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| − | Svadhishthana | + | [[Svadhishthana]] contains [[unconscious]] [[desires]], especially [[sexual desire]]. It is said that to raise the [[kundalini shakti]] ([[energy]] of [[consciousness]]) above [[Svadhishthana]] is difficult . |
| − | + | Many [[saints]] have had to face {{Wiki|sexual}} temptations associated with this [[chakra]]. | |
| − | [[One who meditates]] on Svadhishthana is believed to obtain the following [[siddhis]] or [[occult]] [[powers]]: freedom from enemies, the {{Wiki|status}} of a lord among [[yogis]], [[eloquence]] and clarity ("words flowing like [[nectar]] in well-reasoned [[discourse]]"), loss of {{Wiki|fear}} of [[water]], [[awareness]] of [[astral]] entities and the ability to {{Wiki|taste}} anything [[desired]] for oneself or others. | + | [[One who meditates]] on [[Svadhishthana]] is believed to obtain the following [[siddhis]] or [[occult]] [[powers]]: freedom from enemies, the {{Wiki|status}} of a lord among [[yogis]], [[eloquence]] and clarity ("words flowing like [[nectar]] in well-reasoned [[discourse]]"), loss of {{Wiki|fear}} of [[water]], [[awareness]] of [[astral]] entities and the ability to {{Wiki|taste}} anything [[desired]] for oneself or others. |
Association with the [[body]] | Association with the [[body]] | ||
| − | Svadhishthana is located near the coccyx (tailbone), two finger-widths above the [[Muladhara chakra]]. Its corresponding point in the front of the [[body]] (i.e. its [[kshetram]]) is the pubic bone. | + | [[Svadhishthana]] is located near the coccyx (tailbone), two finger-widths above the [[Muladhara chakra]]. Its corresponding point in the front of the [[body]] (i.e. its [[kshetram]]) is the pubic bone. |
It is connected with the [[sense of taste]], (the {{Wiki|tongue}}) and with reproduction (the genitals). | It is connected with the [[sense of taste]], (the {{Wiki|tongue}}) and with reproduction (the genitals). | ||
| − | It is often associated with the testes and ovaries. They produce the {{Wiki|hormones}} testosterone or estrogen, which influence {{Wiki|sexual}} behaviors. They are stored in areas where {{Wiki|genetic}} [[information]] lies dormant, in the same way that [[samskaras]] lie dormant within Svadhishthana. | + | It is often associated with the testes and ovaries. They produce the {{Wiki|hormones}} testosterone or estrogen, which influence {{Wiki|sexual}} behaviors. They are stored in areas where {{Wiki|genetic}} [[information]] lies dormant, in the same way that [[samskaras]] lie dormant within [[Svadhishthana]]. |
[[Practices]] | [[Practices]] | ||
[[Practices]] in [[kundalini yoga]] to control and [[balance]] the [[energy]] in [[Svadhisthana chakra]] include [[vajroli mudra]] (contraction of the genitals), [[ashvini mudra]] (contraction of the anus), and various [[asanas]] and [[pranayamas]]. | [[Practices]] in [[kundalini yoga]] to control and [[balance]] the [[energy]] in [[Svadhisthana chakra]] include [[vajroli mudra]] (contraction of the genitals), [[ashvini mudra]] (contraction of the anus), and various [[asanas]] and [[pranayamas]]. | ||
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Comparisons | Comparisons | ||
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| − | [[ | + | The {{Wiki|equivalent}} [[chakra]] in the [[Vajrayana tantra]] systems of [[Tibet]] is called the "[[Secret Place]]" four fingers below the {{Wiki|navel}}. |
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| + | It is [[red]] in {{Wiki|colour}}, with 32 downward pointing spokes. | ||
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| + | [[Meditation]] on this point produces great [[bliss]]. | ||
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| + | According to certain interpretations of [[Sufism]], the [[spiritual]] [[body]] of a man is defined as an interconnected system ([[Lataif-e-sitta]]), in which there is an [[energy]] center called the [[nafs]]. | ||
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| + | According to [[Lataif-e-sitta]], the [[nafs]] is just below the {{Wiki|navel}}. | ||
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| + | The [[nafs]] incorporates all the [[elements]] of man's 'lower [[self]],' which is tamed in order to attain closeness to {{Wiki|Allah}}. | ||
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Revision as of 22:43, 7 December 2015
Svadhishthana (Sanskrit: स्वाधिष्ठान, IAST: Svādhiṣṭhāna, English: "one's own base"), or sacral chakra, is the second primary chakra according to Hindu Tantrism.
Svadhishthana is illustrated as a white lotus (Nelumbo nucifera).
It has six vermilion-colored petals inscribed with syllables: बं ban, भं bhaṃ, मं maṃ, यं yaṃ, रं raṃ and लं laṃ. Inside this lotus is a white crescent moon which represents the water region presided over by the deity Varuna.
The seed mantra, located in the innermost circle, is a moon-white वं vaṃ.
Above the mantra that is within the bind, or dot, is the deity Vishnu.
He is dark blue and wears a yellow dhoti. He holds a conch, a mace, a wheel and a lotus.
He wears the shriwatsa mark, and the koustabha gem. He is seated either on a pink lotus, or on the divine eagle Garuda.
His strength is the goddess Rakini (or Chakini).
She is black, dressed in red or white and seated on a red lotus.
She is commonly depicted with one face and two arms, holding a sword and a shield, or two faced and four armed, and holds a trident, lotus, drum and vajra, or an arrow, skull, drum and axe.[citation needed]
The six petals represent the following modes of consciousness, also known as vrittis:
affection, pitilessness, feeling of all-destructiveness, delusion, disdain and suspicion.
Svadhishthana is associated with the unconscious and with emotion.
It is closely related to the Muladhara in that Svadhishthana is where the different samskaras (potential Karmas) lie dormant, and Muladhara is where these Samskaras find expression. It is associated with the element of water, the sense of taste and the act of procreation.
Svadhishthana contains unconscious desires, especially sexual desire. It is said that to raise the kundalini shakti (energy of consciousness) above Svadhishthana is difficult .
Many saints have had to face sexual temptations associated with this chakra.
One who meditates on Svadhishthana is believed to obtain the following siddhis or occult powers: freedom from enemies, the status of a lord among yogis, eloquence and clarity ("words flowing like nectar in well-reasoned discourse"), loss of fear of water, awareness of astral entities and the ability to taste anything desired for oneself or others. Association with the body
Svadhishthana is located near the coccyx (tailbone), two finger-widths above the Muladhara chakra. Its corresponding point in the front of the body (i.e. its kshetram) is the pubic bone.
It is connected with the sense of taste, (the tongue) and with reproduction (the genitals).
It is often associated with the testes and ovaries. They produce the hormones testosterone or estrogen, which influence sexual behaviors. They are stored in areas where genetic information lies dormant, in the same way that samskaras lie dormant within Svadhishthana.
Practices in kundalini yoga to control and balance the energy in Svadhisthana chakra include vajroli mudra (contraction of the genitals), ashvini mudra (contraction of the anus), and various asanas and pranayamas.
Comparisons
The equivalent chakra in the Vajrayana tantra systems of Tibet is called the "Secret Place" four fingers below the navel.
It is red in colour, with 32 downward pointing spokes.
Meditation on this point produces great bliss.
According to certain interpretations of Sufism, the spiritual body of a man is defined as an interconnected system (Lataif-e-sitta), in which there is an energy center called the nafs.
According to Lataif-e-sitta, the nafs is just below the navel.
The nafs incorporates all the elements of man's 'lower self,' which is tamed in order to attain closeness to Allah.
