what´s in a chakra? Flashcards
Sanskrit name and meaning
every chakra is called by a Sanskrit name that holds a specific meaning
other names
several chakras have alternative Sanskrit names; many are tantric, Vedic, yogic, or puranic
location
relation to the spine; the sthla sarira, or associated nerve plexus; nearby organs; other bodily structures
purpose
chakra´s major activities
color
relates to the vibrational frequency a chakra emanates
chakra activation
the general time period during a person´s life when a chakra is activated
associated gland
every chakra is associated with an endocrine gland
body parts managed
physical structures, organs, or functions each chakra influences
predominant sense and sense organ
the physical sense associated; the organ, or jnanendriay, governing the sense
action organ
the organ, or karmendriya that generates the physical activity of the chakra
vital breath
the type of breath this chakra manages, if applicable
psychological functions
the chakra´s emotional and mental functions
associated archetypes
the universal templates associated with the chakra
personality profile
the personality traits associated with the chakra
chakra deficiencies
what occurs if the chakra is deficient in energy
chakra excessess
symptoms of too much energy running through, to, or from the chakra
balanced chakra
what the chakra offers us when it is balanced
yantras
symbols associated with each chakra, inlcuding the lingam and yoni, if applicaple
component parts
gross element; subtle element; color of the element; sound of the element; attribute; sound carrier; petals
cosmic realm or plane
loka, cosmic plane, associated with this chakra
ruling goddess
hindu goddess supervising the chakra
ruling gd
hindu god supervising the chakra
ruling planet
related planet to chakra
granthi
energetic knots associated with a chakra, if applicable
