- Anahata
Anahata (Sanskrit: अनाहत, Anāhata) is the fourth primary
chakra according to theHindu Yogic and Tantric (Shakta ) traditions.In
Sanskrit the word "anahata" - means "unhurt, un-struck and unbeaten". "Anahata Nad" refers to the Vedic concept of "unstruck sound", the sound of the celestial realm.Associations
The Anahata chakra is physically positioned at the
heart region. Traditionally, this chakra is represented as agreen flower with twelvepetal s which match thevritti s oflust ,fraud ,indecision ,repentance ,hope ,anxiety ,longing ,impartiality ,arrogance , incompetence,discrimination and .Anahata is associated with the ability to make decisions outside of the realm of karma. In
Manipura and below, man is bound by the laws of karma, and the fate he has in store for him. In Anahata, one is making decisions, 'following your heart', based upon one's higher self, and not from the unfulfilled emotions and desires of lower nature. The wish-fulfilling tree, kalpa taru, resides here, symbolising the ability to manifest whatever you wish to happen in the world.It is also associated with love and compassion, charity to others, and forms of
psychic healing .Anahata is the seat of the
Jivatman , andPara Shakti .ymbolism
It is associated with the following:
*Deities:
Vayu ("Hindu lord of the wind"),Isha andKakini
*Element:Air
*Animal:Antelope
*Body Parts:Heart ,Skin Practices
In kundalini yoga, anahata is awoken and balanced through practices including asanas, pranayamas, and the practice of "
ajapa japa " (repetition of a sacred mantra). It is purified through the process of "bhakti " (devotion).Other associations
In the
endocrine system , Anahata is associated with thethymus gland, located in the chest. This gland produces white blood cells, that combat disease, and bring equilibrium to the body.Many Western occultists associate this central chakra with the central
sephirah ,Tiphereth , in the kabbalistictree of life .Christian kabbalists in particular associate this sephirah with love, healing andJesus Christ as God the Son.Alternative names
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Tantra : Anahata-Puri, Dwadasha, Dwadashadala, H'idayambhoja, Hridabja, Hridambhoja, Hridambuja, Hridaya, Hridaya Kamala, Hridayabja, Hridayambuja, Hridayasarasija, Hrit Padma, Hritpankaja, Hritpankeruha, Hritpatra, Hritsaroruha, Padma-Sundara, Suryasangkhyadala
*Vedas (lateUpanishads ): Dwadashara Chakra, Fourth Chakra, Hridaya ChakraThe heart chakra according to Tarthang Tulku
According to contemporary buddhist teacher
Tarthang Tulku , the heart chakra is very important for the feeling of existential fulfillment.According to Tarthang, "When the throat chakra settles and energy is distributed evenly between the head and the heart chakras, one is able to truly contact one's senses and touch real feelings". [Tarthang Tulku. Tibetan Relaxation. The illustrated guide to Kum Nye massage and movement - A yoga from the Tibetan tradition. Dunkan Baird Publishers, London, 2007, ISBN-13:978-1-84483-404-4, pp. 31, 33]
References
ee also
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Chakra
*Anahata Yoga Yoga form focusing on opening the anahata chakraExternal links
* [http://www.sahajayoga.ca/Meditation/heartchakra.htm Anahata (Heart) Chakra position within the Subtle System]
* [http://www.kheper.net/topics/chakras/Anahata.htm Description of Anahata Chakra from Kheper.net]
* [http://www.llewellynencyclopedia.com/article/255 Anahata - The Heart Chakra by Anodea Judith]
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