AURAS AND CHAKRAS….
Generally speaking, according to our understanding, the universe is
composed entirely of energy. Matter is merely condensed energy. Solid
matter like ice can be changed easily to water (fluid) and then to the
gaseous state (steam). Beyond this state there is another state, which
is associated with all animate and inanimate objects: —the aura. In
the human, it is called the Human Energy Field (HEF). Many properties
have already been gathered about this human aura (HEF). Some of the
measurements are electrostatic, magnetic, sonic, thermal and visual.
However not all its properties can be measured by our inadequate
laboratory equipment, because some of these qualities are spiritual in
nature. One property is notably significant: the small particles of the
HEF are both particulate as well as having fluid-like motion. When
these charged particles move in groups, physicists call them plasmas,
and these plasmas obey physical laws. Associated with these
studies, the scientists found another state, a fifth state of matter,
which they called bioplasma. This is the Universal Energy Field (UEF),
a state more rarified than the human aura (HEF). The eyes of an
ordinary human normally cannot see both these states of matter.
The Universal Energy Fields
This UEF can be seen by our naked eye of a few people only. It is
composed of tiny globules of orgone (prana) making all sorts of jerky
movements in the sky. To see them clearly, it is preferably sunny and
the sky is blue. They appear as very tiny white balls, some of which
have black spots in them. In a relaxed manner, if you concentrate hard,
you may see the whole sky filled with these dancing white balls in a
rhythmic pattern like an energetic ballet. Of course when the sky is
cloudy, it is not easy to see them. However, in a bright day, these
pranic particles pulsate in synchrony as geometric points, webs of
lines, points of light and spirals of clouds. UEF, which is also called
bioplasma, is a state between matter and energy. Its known properties
are that it interpenetrate matter and interconnect objects, and its
density varies from place to place. We can sense it by sight, smell,
taste, touch, sound and brightness according to our higher senses. It
is also synergistic: separate and simultaneous action from different
people produces an effect that is greater than the sum of the
individual effects. UEF is always producing more energy all the time,
opposite to what we know in our physical earth where slow decay of
objects is the order of the day. This explains why a good spiritual
healer is never exhausted. It is always associated with consciousness
is present in mineral, vegetable, animal and finally human. It is more
than three-dimensional.
When the UEF is associated with any object, animate or inanimate, an
aura is formed. In the human it is called the Human Energy Field. The
human aura (HEF) has at least seven bodies, erroneously called seven
layers. These seven bodies interpenetrate the human body as well as
each of the seven auric bodies. Each body is of higher vibration than
the one beneath it, through which it also penetrates and surrounds.
Take for instance, the etheric body interpenetrates the physical body
and extends beyond the latter by one quarter to two inches. The etheric
has a finer composition or a higher vibration than the physical. In
turn, the emotional body has also a higher vibration than the etheric
body, and it also interpenetrates the etheric and also extends beyond
it.
A foetus while in the womb of the mother has not a permanent spirit in
its physical body. The spirit goes in and out of the foetus until it is
born. When the foetal head is just out of the vaginal canal, there is
no aura around the head. As soon as the shoulders are out of the canal,
a weak aura starts to appear. The spirit has now to stay within the
confines of the body after it is born. The baby’s aura is clear, bright
and is either light blue or green. It has less width than the adult
aura, i.e. not so broad. At the crown the aura tapers upwards, liken to
a pointed knitted ski hat. This highly suggests that the spirit enters
the body through the crown, and there is still some attachment to the
spirit world. Some clairvoyants can see that the baby’s spirit is still
playing with his spirit playmates and hankering for its spirit mother
who is also present. This dichotomy can last for sometime, depending on
how unwilling is the baby to incarnate. That is
why infant mortality is highest within the first six months of birth.
When the infant finally accepts this incarnation the ski hat is
transformed to the normal rounded aura around the head.
In the first six months, one can feel the non-closure of the anterior
fontanelle at the crown of the baby where the 7th chakra is situated.
This opening of the skull will close up when the infant has finally
decided to stay in the physical world, and this corresponds to the
rounding up of the auric ski hat. Ordinary clairvoyants can only see
the first three denser bodies. However, those clairvoyants who can go
into the meditative state and gaze in a relaxed manner can visualize
four more bodies, each larger than the one beneath it. The 1st ,3rd,5th
and 7th show a definite structured pattern, while the 2nd ,4th and 6th
bodies exhibit fluid like motions without any structure.
Each body is more rarified and larger than the one beneath it. All of
them interpenetrate one another including the physical body. One must
remember that these auras are not layers as in the onion, but bodies of
irradiating vibrations associated with that particular human body
occupying the same space at the same time as the physical body. The
structured auras contain every organ and structure that the physical
body has, e.g. lungs, kidneys etc.
Each auric body is associated with a chakra. The first auric body is
associated with the first chakra, and is concerned with pain and
pleasure. Beside its function with physical sensation, it also deals
with automatic and autonomic functions of the body. The 2nd auric body
is associated with the 2nd chakra, and it is associated with the
emotional aspect of humans. The 3rd body is associated with the 3rd
chakra and it deals with our intellectual processes concerned with
linear thinking of the left brain. The 4th body is associated with the
4th chakra of love: erotic, platonic and unconditional. The 5th body is
associated with the divine will and with communication (both divine and
human). The 6th body is associated with the 6th chakra, which concerns
celestial love, and is way above what normal humans are capable of. The
7th is associated with the 7th chakra, and is the centre appertaining
to the higher self or mind.
The Etheric Body
The 1st auric body is the etheric. The etheric body is composed of
small lines of light structures, sparkling like beams. It is the matrix
along which all the organs and structures of the physical body are
molded on. The etheric was there before the human tissues are made. It
is the ‘skeleton’ blue print of the physical body. These webs of light
are in constant motion. It is bluish-white in color to clairvoyant
eyes. They traverse throughout the whole physical body. It extends Ľ
to 2 inches beyond the physical body, and pulsates about 15-20 cycles
per minute, the same rate as our respiratory cycle. The general color
of the etheric body varies from blue to grey. The 7 chakras associated
with the etheric body are also of the same color. If one can see the
internal etheric organs they are seen to be of bright blue. The best
part of the body to observe this aura is around the shoulders, where
the aura appears to pulsate, and the pulsation seems to quickly
come down the arms, but they disappear very quickly.
The Emotional Body
This 2nd body deals with feelings. It has the approximate outline of
the physical body, but it does not duplicate it. It has no definite
structure, and it has a fluid consistency, which is in constant motion.
It interpenetrates the etheric and the physical bodies, but extends
from one to three inches beyond the physical body. Its colors vary from
dark muddy to brilliant clear ones. Love, joy and anger when felt with
intense energy show clarity, whilst confusion and depression depicts
dark and muddy hues. All colors of the rainbow are seen in this auric
body with its attendant seven chakras manifesting a color each of the
rainbow. Chakra 1 is colored red, chakra 2 is colored orange, chakra 3
is yellow, 4th is green, 5th chakra is blue, 6th is indigo and the 7th
is white. In the emotional body itself, blobs of multi-colored
substance are seen moving all over, and sometimes these blobs may even
fly off the physical body. There are no proper structures in
this body; neither is there any organ seen in it.
The Mental Body
This third body mainly deals with intellectual processes and mental
activity. It has higher vibrations than the emotional body, and it
extends 3 to 8 inches from the physical body. It is bright yellow. It
enlarges and becomes brighter when the individual is thinking hard.
This body is structured, and thoughts can be seen in the aura, tinted
by emotional colors. These thought forms are seen in blobs varying in
brightness with superimposed colors from the emotions. Well-formed
ideas when developed into habitual thoughts become powerful forces to
be reckoned with. The lines of yellow light are very difficult to
decipher over the multi-colored emotional body beneath it.
The Astral Body
This 4th body is that of love, and once you enter into this level you
are also approaching the astral world. That means you will see spirit
forms of other individuals in this realm. So be prepared. Normally, you
enter this state only when you are asleep or in meditative state. You
forget what you see when you wake up from sleep. The astral body is
composed of the same colors as in the emotional body, except that there
is much more rose color (love) in it. It extends Ë to one foot beyond
the body. The 7 chakras in this body have the same colors of the
rainbow as in the emotional body. Again, an infusion of rose color is
seen in all of them, as in the heart chakra of a loving person.
The Etheric Template Body
This 5th body contains all the physical structures in template or
blueprint form. It is like a photographic negative of the etheric body,
which in turn is the template of the physical body. So the etheric
template is the perfect form, and when the etheric is damaged, it is
this 5th body that heals it back to health. It extends 1 Ë to 2 Ë feet
from the physical body. It is at this level that healing by sound is
the most effective. This body is composed of a cobalt blue background
with empty lines depicting the etheric body, like an architect’s
blueprint. These empty spaces go to form the etheric body, from which
grid structures all physical forms are molded. It includes the chakras,
organs and all the other structures of the human body. In addition, one
may also see other spirit forms and beings at this level of existence,
besides the individual that one is studying.
The Celestial Body
This 6th body is at the emotional level of the spiritual plane. It
extends 2 to 2 ľ feet from the physical body. We can only reach this
level through meditation and other transformative techniques. Through
meditation we arrive at this stage of ecstasy (samadhi), filled with
light and bliss. This feeling of love makes us feel that we and God are
one. We have reached this level of consciousness where we are purely
being, and we are connected with the rest of the universe. We have now
acquired unconditional love and with the spiritual bliss we now can go
beyond the physical realm. We can now even heal and communicate with
the spirit beings in this realm. This body is composed of shimmering
pastel colors of gold and silver. It has the appearance of irradiation
of mother of pearl, opalescent needles from a central bright candle.
The Causal Body (Ketheric Template)
This 7th body is the mental level of the spiritual plane, and extends 2
Ë to 3 Ë feet beyond the body. At this level we are now certain that
God and we are one. This body is highly structured and is composed of
golden threads and silver light. It is egg shaped, and contains all the
auric bodies and chakras for this incarnation. This golden egg shimmers
with golden pulsations. The outer coating is a Ľ to Ë inch thick, and
it is the strongest part of all the auric bodies. This eggshell
protects all that it contains, preventing penetration by spiritual
predators. This golden egg also contains the main power current that
runs up and down the spine, and it also nourishes the whole body
through the roots of all the chakras. The karma to be worked out from
the past life is present as coloured bands around the head in this
auric level. There are also bands depicting this life’s plans (birth
vision) in this golden eggshell. This causal body contains our
individual Akashic records. It is called causal because it contains our
true being, and it is the ultimate cause of our true Self. This body
persists throughout our many lives’, and is not shed like the all the
other bodies (e.g. emotional and mental). It also carries over with us
our samskaras (propensities and habits) and karmic attributes. So our
enduring qualities like intuition, insight and wisdom are brought over
from our past lives, so does our negative karma. As we develop
spiritually, we become more self-aware with love and compassion
culminating in self-realization, and then the realization that we are
also part of God. From thence onwards we will live with only the
qualities of love, compassion, wisdom and service, living in this world
and yet not of this world.
The auras generally extend up to 3 Ë feet beyond our body, but when we
are performing in a concert hall or lecturing on our favourite subject
our aura can expand tremendously to even fill half the size of the
hall. When one is sad or very angry the colours change as well as the
size and shape of the aura. Without these extreme circumstances, the
aura normally depicts the physical, emotional and mental state of the
individual at that moment. The more developed clairvoyants can also see
the spiritual state of the individual by looking at his higher auric
bodies, the 5th, 6th and 7th. He must enter into a meditative state
first. These auric bodies are in constant movement with changes in size
and in color. Each auric body also has many chakras, which are centers
through which prana, or vital energy is processed for the use of the
physical body. Let us now go to chakra system.
Each auric body has many major chakras and minor chakras. We will
confine ourselves to the major chakras for the time being. The 1st
auric body is associated with the 1st chakra, and the 2nd body with the
2nd chakra and so on. Although the chakras are located in definite
areas, they are actually part of their respective auric body. That
means each of the 7 auric body has 7 major chakras in its own field.
Therefore there are actually 49 major chakras all told. And at each
location, seven chakras are piled up on one another to make up 7 ‘ice
cream’ cones all neatly stacked. Each chakra has a front and a back
component. The 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th frontal chakras deal with
feelings, while their corresponding back components are related to the
individual’s will. The 1st and 7th are paired together, as they are
open-ended points of the main vertical power current (sushumna) which
run up and down just in front of the spine. The tips of each chakra
join or
connect with the main power current (sushumna), and they control the
exchange of energy between the auras through that chakra. The function
of the chakras is to exchange energy with the UEF, which is sucked in
or blown out through these open chakras. We therefore open up slowly a
particular chakra, on which we are working, because we have to deal
with the consciousness that enters the chakra with the energy from the
UEF. Sometimes, there is too much consciousness for us to handle. We
have also to open up our chakras for an increase of energy flow to
remain healthy. Ill health is usually due to a blockage or constriction
of energy flow through the chakras.
Each chakra is like a lotus flower with a central core surrounded by a
fixed number of vortices that look like petals on the surface. For
instance the base chakra has 4 vortices and is colored red. These
vortices rotate at a certain speed, and the chakra sucks in prana
through the central core to process. The chakras rotate progressively
at a higher speed as they ascend upwards; e.g. the mental rotates
faster than the astral and the etheric. The prana is broken into its
component parts, which are sent along nadis to the nervous system.
Nadis are internal and invisible channels along which energy travel. It
is then brought to the endocrine system and then to the blood system.
The latter system will then carry the prana to all parts of the body,
which is then nourished by it.
The chakras to be described are the ones pertaining to the etheric
aura. Each chakra has a surface diameter of about 3 inches, and is
placed about 1 inch away from the skin surface. From this trumpet
surface the cone of the chakra narrows down to a stem whose root ends
at the main power current just in front of the spine. From this main
power current another root will travel at right angles to the back of
that chakra where another duplicate funnel spout out to face the back
(Fig.3).
When the prana has been utilized it will flow back to the front of the
lotus flower to be washed out like used air from our lungs. The
rotation of the chakras is alternately clockwise and anti-clockwise.
When the sacral chakra is rotating clockwise, the solar plexus is
rotating anti-clockwise. Each chakra is related to one endocrine gland,
and each governs a group of internal organs. These major chakras are at
the points where the energy strands cross 21 times, and they also
correspond to where the major nerve plexuses are situated.
The Base Chakra (muladhara)
This root chakra is situated at the base of the spine and has four
vortices of orange-red color, mainly red. The endocrine gland
associated to it is the adrenal gland, and it covers the spinal column
and the kidneys. When this chakra is functioning well the person is
well grounded and has a strong will to live. This chakra is located at
the place where the kundalini fire (female serpent) is coiled up and
asleep. The 2 nadis, the ida and pingala, arise from this center and
move up along the main power current which is called sushumna (see
Fig.). All these 3 channels join up to the brain at the medulla
oblongata, which is at the base of the brain. The sushumna is the main
power current along the spine into which all the other chakras are
connected with their roots. The ida and pingala criss-cross back and
forth at the points where the five middle chakras are situated. This
interweaving gives the picture of a caduceus, which is the symbol of
the healing
arts: the physician. These 2 nadis are responsible for the outflow of
energy. Therefore this center is linked to the will power to survive,
and when the person is spiritually developed, the kundalini is awakened
to rise to the crown chakra. However, the arousal of the kundalini must
be meticulously guided by an expert who himself has raised his own
kundalini successfully. Associated with the will to survive is the
fight and flight syndrome. This is the center from which one get up to
fight for one’s right or one’s greed. This is also the chakra where
fear is manifested. In some people, during moments of acute fear, the
anus can be felt to open and shut many times. One’s imagination and
instinct accentuate the fear, when flight appears to be the solution at
that time. This is the chakra that wakes us up in the morning to tackle
the world.
The Sacral Chakra (svadhisthana)
This chakra is situated at the sacrum or the pubic area. It has 6
vortices and is colored orange. The endocrine structures associated are
the gonads, testes in the male and ovaries in the female. The organs
covered are the reproductive system and the water works, e.g. bladder.
This chakra also governs all the fluids like blood, urine, semen,
vaginal fluid and lymph. This center of sexuality is responsible for
sexual relationship and power. When blocked, there will be diseases of
the sex organs and sexual malfunction. The water works department may
also be affected.
The Solar Plexus (manipura)
This chakra is situated in the area of the navel, and has ten vortices.
It is predominantly yellow in color, and is associated with the
endocrine in the pancreas. The organs covered by this center are
stomach, liver, Gall bladder and adrenals. In an emotionally sensitive
person there may be colors of green and red admixed to this
multicolored chakra. This center is totally affected by emotions. Thus
anger, rage and hatred are generated by this center. This is also the
chakra that generates stress because of personal power and desires.
Consequently, the organs stomach, liver, nervous system and pancreas
are most often affected after prolonged periods of stress, especially
when the person cannot control his feelings. Sudden shock accompanied
by fear also emanates from this center. “Butterflies in the stomach” is
the usual phrase used for this condition. This is a troublesome chakra,
as it drags in the other chakras in times of panic and hysteria.
Repeated
bouts of anger will result in a stomach ulcer, which may end up in a
cancer.
The Heart Chakra (anahata)
This center is located at the center of the chest, between the shoulder
blades. It is essentially green in color, and has 12 vortices. It is
about 6 centimeters in diameter. When it is clear and its rhythm
steady, the person’s heart is in good shape. The endocrine gland
associated with it is the thymus, and it also governs the heart, lungs,
blood, Vagus nerve and the circulatory system. The immune system is
also under its jurisdiction. This chakra has a close relationship with
the 12 golden petals of the crown chakra. It is the center for love:
erotic, Platonic and unconditional love. In erotic love, the force goes
downwards; in Platonic love, it is held at the same level; and in
unconditional love, it shoots upwards towards the divine. In erotic
love, it travels down to the solar plexus and then further down to the
sexual center. The heart center being the gateway to spirituality, when
unconditional love is developed, one can then move up towards divine
love. This is the reason for its connection to the 12 petals of the
crown chakra. This spiritual transformation must be balanced with the
wants and needs of the lower 3 chakras. That means one’s personal
passion and desires must be transformed to universal love and
compassion.
The Throat Chakra (visuddha)
This center is situated at the front of the base of the neck. It has 16
vortices, and generally blue in color. The thyroid gland is the
endocrine involved. It governs the thyroid gland, vocal apparatus,
lungs and the bronchi and the alimentary tract. It is also about 6
centimeters in diameter, but it can enlarge in those people who use
their vocal cords, e.g. singers and teachers. It is brighter and faster
moving in singers and public speakers. As it is sensitive to sound and
vibration and colors, it is also prominent in musicians and composers.
This center is also connected to the brow chakra, where the music,
pictures and the stories are conceptualized, and then they are
vitalized at this throat center. Its linkage to the crown center also
permits the person to be able to listen to its ’ little small voice’:
messages from our spiritual guides. It is also the center of
communication to humans. It is the center of judgement of self and
others. When
developed to a high degree clairaudience and telepathy are the fruits.
The Brow Chakra (ajna)
The brow chakra is commonly called the third eye. It is located at the
center of the forehead between the eyebrows. It has 96 vortices, and is
associated with the pituitary gland. It governs the lower brain, the
left eye, ears, nose, and nervous system. It is very closely related to
the crown center. It is generally indigo in color. However, when
scrutinized closer, there are really 2 segments: one is blue, and the
other rose red. This center is mainly concerned with ideas and
organization. It starts with visualization and conceptualization. Then
the concepts when directed downwards will enhance one’s ability to
organize. When directed upwards, power of clairvoyance is a
possibility. Of course, when integrated, one’s inner vision can be
transformed into outer reality. This twofold nature of the brow chakra
when interconnected with the throat chakra can actively bring out
creative imagination into productive works of art.
The Crown Chakra (sahasrara)
This highest chakra stretches right up to about 6 centimeters like a
saucer above the crown of the head. Looking from above it shows 972
petals: 12 upper, central, golden petals sitting on top of 960
secondary petals below. It is generally known as the ‘thousand-petaled
lotus’. All colors are seen, but the predominant color is purple. The
endocrine gland involved is the pineal gland and partially the
pituitary. It governs the upper brain and right eye. It is the highest
seat of the soul. The quality and character of a person can be gleaned
from this chakra. The expanded size, the color, the speed of rotation,
the brilliance and texture etc will depict the state of consciousness
of an individual and its integration with the rest of the chakras. It
will also tell us about the spiritual development of the individual.
The shining core usually signifies meditation practice, and how
expanded is his consciousness. The ability to enjoy lucid dreaming can
also be detected, as this shows that the individual’s consciousness is even
expanded in sleep. If the core is too elastic, then one’s consciousness
can vacate one’s body too easily; and as in the case of a trance
medium, he can be possessed at the drop of the hat. As one can see,
this is a very special chakra. It is often regarded as the chakra of a
higher order, and is not part of the lower six. This is the center that
can open up one’s consciousness to the divine, to our higher self and
finally to cosmic consciousness. When this center is aligned, the lower
6 chakras are also in a good healthy state. In kundalini practice, when
one is able to massage the serpent up to this center, one is said to be
enlightened. That is why, most of Buddha’s sculptures and paintings
show him with a bulging on top of his crown: it means that his
kundalini has broken through to the divine reaches.
Minor Chakras
There are 21 minor chakras distributed all over the body: 1 in front of
each ear, 1 above each breast, 1 where the clavicles meet, 1 in the
palm of each hand, 1 on the sole of each foot, 1 just behind each eye,
1 related to each gonad, 1 near the liver, 1 connected with the
stomach, 2 connected with the spleen, 1 behind each knee, 1 near the
thymus gland, and 1 near the solar plexus. These are about 3 inches in
diameter and are 1 inch distant from the body. The 2 in the palms are
very important in healing. The 2 on the breast are important when
suckling the infant. These minor chakras are at the points where the
energy strands cross each other 14 times. There are even smaller
vortices. These are where the energy strands cross each other only 7
times, and may very well correspond to the acupuncture points of
Chinese medicine.
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