ROOT CHAKRA

NAMES

• MULADHARA

• MOOLADHARA

• BASIC

COLOR

• RED

4 PETALS

• 4 petals represent the Antahkarana or inner organ.

The Antahkarana is organized into 4 parts: the Manas (mind/lower mind), the Buddhi (intellect/higher mind), the Amhakara (ego), and the Citta (consciousness)

• 4 petals represent the Purasarthas or goals in life

Dharma (righteousness), Artha (purpose/wealth), Kama (pleasure), and Moksha (spiritual liberation)

• Each petal has a Sanskrit symbol representing a Vritti or whirlpool

va-highest bliss, scha-innate bliss, sha-heroic bliss, sa-bliss of union

• Each petal represents a Nadi-The 4 Nadis at the root chakra are Ida, Pingala, Sushumna and 1 that connects with the earth to ground an individual.

YELLOW SQUARE

• The square represents the Earth element.

• It carries a foundational and grounding energy and has strong ties to the number 4.

• The number 4 is related to the physical realm including the 4 seasons, 4 elements, & 4 directions

DOWNWARD POINTING TRIANGLE

• Viewed as both the seeding of consciousness into the physical realms as well as the expansion of consciousness into its full potential

SEED SYLLABLE ‘LAM’

The symbol found at the center of the chakra is the seed syllable for the root chakra. When used it is said to awaken and/or balance the chakra.