7 Chakras

In the body seven chakraas are situated. Each chakra has a location of its own.
Equal to these chakraas there are seven holy cities in India.

Ayodhya Mathura Maaya
Kaashi KaancheerAvantika
Puri Dwaravatee chaiva
Saptaite mokshadaayikaha


HARIDWAR:
The first `Mooladhara' chakra is situated below the spine. This is the seat
of emotions like inertia, enthusiasm. When there is no 'Intertia' 'Enthusiasm'
appears and vice-versa. At one time only one emotion is there. `Haridwar'
specifies the `Mooladhara' chakra. Haridwar means `entry into divinity'.


KANCHI KAMAKSHI:
The second is Swadhishthaana chakra. This is situated at the back of the
genitals. The energy for creativity, lust originate here… Temple of Kaanchi
is equal to Swadhishthaana chakra. The devi of Kaanchi is Kamakshi. The devi of
lust, desire.


AYODHYA:
The third is Manipoor chakra. This is situated at the abdomen. Emotions like
happiness, generosity, greed, jealousy are felt here. These emotions are
related to `Ayodhya'. The jealousy and greed of Kaikeyi sent Raama into the forests.
Similarly `Ayodhya is famous for Raama's generosity… `Ayodhya' means a place
that cannot be hurt.


MATHURA:
Situated at the heart is the fourth chakra, `Anahaata'. Emotions like love,
fear are related to the heart. The holy city of `Mathura' is associated with this
chakra. That is it specifies the love and devotion of gopis to Srikrishna.
Similarly the negative feelings like hatred, fear of Kamsa is related to the
heart.


UJJAIN:
The fifth chakra, `Vishuddhi' is situated at the neck. Gratefullness, sorrow
are experienced here. … The holy city of `Avantika' or `Ujjain' specify
`Vishuddhi' chakra. This is the city of art and literature. The great poet Kaalidasa was
born here. It is also the city of King Vikramaaditya.


KAASHI:
The sixth is `Aagya' chakra. Situated between the eyebrows this chakra is
the seat of knowledge, unawareness, anger. This chakra is also known as the
`Gnana chakshu' or the third eye. `Kaashi' is the seat of knowledge. `Kaashi' is
the city of learned men and wise men.


DWARAKA:
The seventh chakra is `Sahasraara'. This is on top of the head. Eternal
bliss is felt here. The holy city of `Dwaraka' specifies `Sahasraara'. Dwara-ka means
`where is the door?' What is the significance of door without walls? Look,
there are no borders, walls for eternity. Srikrishna left his body in Dwaraka.
`Sahasraara' also means `one thousand paths'.

So, the path towards mukti starts at Haridwar and ends at Dwaraka. The
`Aatma' is also called `Purusha'. `Puru' means `City' and `Purusha' means `Resident
of a City'. Purusha is blemishless and eternal. But, when negative feelings come,
purusha experiences bondage. Pure emotions steeped in knowledge leads one to
moksha. Feelings devoid of knowledge create negative feelings. These
unsettle us. Alongside create bondage. Being aware of the praana and the sensations
in one's body is the only way to end negative feelings.


Loads of Love,
Ravi