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Sahasrara Chakra

Sanskrit Name: Sahasrara

Meaning: Thousand fold

Location: Top of head

Element: Thought

Manifestation: Information

Personal Function: Understanding

Psychological State: Bliss

Glands: Pituitary

Other Body Parts: Cerebral cortex, Central nervous system

Malfunction: Depression, alienation, confusion, boredom, apathy, inability to learn

Color: Violet to white

Seed Sound: None

Vowel Sound: Ngngng, as in sing (again, not really a vowel)

Petals:

Some say 960, some say 1,000. To the Hindus, numbers with ones and zeroes, as in 100, 1,000, or 10,000, indicated infinity. Therefore, the thousand petals is a metaphor for infinity whereas 960 is the mathematical equivalent of the first five chakras added together (4 + 6 + 10 + 12 + 16) multiplied by the two petals of chakra six, times ten.

Sephiroth: Kether

Planet: Uranus

Metal: Gold

Foods: none, fasting

Corresponding Verb: to know

Yoga Path: Jnana yoga, or meditation

Herbs For Incense: Lotus, Gotu Kola

Guna: Sattvas

Minerals: Amethyst, diamond

Lotus Symbols: Within Sahasrara is the full moon, without the mark of the hare, resplendent as in a clear sky. It sheds its rays in profusion, and is moist and cool like nectar. Inside it, constantly shining like lightning, is the triangle, and inside this, again, shines the Great Void which is served in secret by all the Suras."' Some say the petals turn upward, toward the Heavens. Ancient texts say they turn downward, hugging the skull. The petals are believed to be a lustrous white.

Hindu Deities: Shiva, Ama-kala (upward moving shakti), Varuna


Other Pantheons: Zeus, Allah, Nut, Enki, Inanna, Odin, Mimir, Ennoia



Reference: Chakras Wheels Of Life by Anodea Judith, Ph.D.

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Sahasrara Chakra – The Crown Chakra

The Sahasrara Chakra, also known as the Crown Chakra, is the seventh and highest energy center in the human body, located at the crown of the head. It is the gateway to higher states of consciousness and spiritual enlightenment, symbolizing the ultimate connection to the divine.

Symbolism

The Sahasrara Chakra is often represented as a thousand-petaled lotus, radiating with brilliant white or violet light. The thousand petals signify infinite possibilities and the expansive nature of the universe, representing pure consciousness and divine energy.

Qualities and Functions

The Sahasrara Chakra governs spiritual awareness, wisdom, and universal consciousness. When this chakra is balanced and activated, it allows one to transcend the limitations of the ego and experience unity with the cosmos. It is the seat of enlightenment, offering clarity, peace, and a deep sense of connection with all that exists.

Key attributes include:

  • Divine Connection: Acts as the bridge to higher realms and universal consciousness.

  • Spiritual Awakening: Facilitates enlightenment, inner peace, and a sense of oneness.

  • Pure Consciousness: Helps one transcend material attachments and achieve liberation.

Imbalances in Sahasrara Chakra

When blocked or underactive, the Crown Chakra can lead to feelings of disconnection, lack of purpose, and spiritual confusion. Overactivity can result in being overly detached or disconnected from the physical world.

Healing and Activation

To balance and activate the Sahasrara Chakra:

  • Meditation: Focus on divine energy entering through the crown.

  • Visualization: Imagine a radiant white or violet lotus blooming at the top of your head.

  • Mantra Chanting: Recite "OM," the universal sound of creation.

  • Energy Work: Reiki and other energy-healing practices can help unblock and harmonize this chakra.

When awakened, the Sahasrara Chakra allows for profound spiritual experiences, bringing a state of bliss, harmony, and oneness with the universe.

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