�Not by any traveling is the
world�s end reached. Verily I declare to you that within this fathom-long body
with its perception and its mind lies the world, its
arising and its ceasing and the way that leads to its cessation.� � Gautam Buddha
Are you prepared to take a
chakkar � a stroll?� We are going to take a chakkar
through our chakras. As they whirl and open up, our chakras form a labyrinth of
light. Taking our own light with us, of our guides, loved ones, inner strength � we are confident that as we go in, so can
we come out.
We will do this over the
coming seven weeks, one chakra at a time.
Taking mindful breaths, we
are going to walk the labyrinth�and then, like Theseus� with his ball of string �given by Ariadne , reach the center, and
come out.
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Focus and Perspective~ the labyrinth of
light
�A chakkar [stroll]
through the chakras
by Meenakshi Suri,
2005
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Chakras- wheels of
universal energy stored in our body. Bringing into the dense matter of our
physical body, the subtle light [prana,
chi, ki, orgone] of the
universe.
Chakras need to be clear,
energized and balanced with each other in a way that helps us to fulfill
our purpose. As we work towards this, our life purpose can be revealed to us in
greater clarity.
They are the seven rooms
of our energy home; studied by sages of many traditions.
Though they are shown here
in rainbow colors; there are many levels of color in each chakra. Something to meditate about.
Yea I tell you truly, the
paths are seven through the infinite garden, and each must be traversed by the
body, the heart and the mind as one. The Essene
Book of Jesus
When all chakras are fully
open, energized and balance, ego ceases to exist. We will probably not be here
in this form. Therefore, as we go through life, fulfilling some aspect of our
life purpose, some chakras will be partially open, some need to be energized
before others, and like a musical instrument, different notes need to play at
different times, and with different volume.
Working with chakras is the path to healing: to wholeness. Our entire
energy field is benefited: physical, emotional, social, intellectual,
physiological, spiritual.
Take a moment to
ground and center yourself, with three balancing light breaths.
I breathe in light from the heart of the universe, and breathe out
judgment
I breathe in light from the love of the universe, and breathe out
aloneness
I breathe in light from the soul of the universe, and breathe out
light
There are no chakras more
important than others. None higher than others in importance
and closeness to the divine. The crown chakra is at the top of the head
but it exists only because of the root chakra. So, without judgment, and with
anticipation and excitement, we embark on a
journey to light, through light, from light�.
Yesterday..one day�today�each
moment..any time�all the
time�.light transforms into matter; and matter is continuously journeying back
to light. This forms a labyrinth of light.
You are a
luminous filament of light, transported in a beam of celestial light to earth.
In the prism of the earth�s atmosphere, you begin to shine forth in colors of
many hues, all blending into each other.
As the
colors swirl around, they form into a spiral, swirling, until they find their
way deep into the core of the earth�s aura.
Like you,
many other filaments come down and make the same linkages. You are all linked
at a core level, transcending even these colors of the rainbow.
Each spiral
becomes an individual being on earth. As an individual, you are a connection of
light between earth and the universe. You are a dancing spiral of rainbow
colors, inextricably linked with earth and sky; as they play out this dance of
separation, and of physical manifestation.
You find
several galaxies of color and energy swirling within the spiral, the chakras,
energy centers that begin to dance faster and faster, till light miraculously
turns to DNA, and finally, matter.
You are
light of the universe becoming dense skin, bones, tissues, organs: a
recognizable human being. The energy centers, the chakras, swirl, unseen by
bodily eyes, but sensed by the finer senses that have not left you.
As a light
traveler, you find yourself in many dimensions, taking a chakkar
[stroll] through your chakras. You are here to give up a limitation from each
chakra, and to leave behind an affirmation at each. You are journeying to
healing: to becoming whole.
Close your eyes, and go inward as you take a deep centering breath. Breathe in light, breath out long till all breath leaves your body;
and then tuck in your stomach to expel the remaining breath.
You find yourself entering a vast chamber of the solar plexus chakra,
also called the navel chakra or solar chakra. In
Sanskrit, its name is the the manipura
chakra or nabhi.
You have reached the birthplace of ego. The �I vs.You�
that develops in a baby as you grew and came in contact with an environment
that did not always support you. Ego helps us to do our work on earth,
communicate with each other, form relationships, and use our energy to
act.� It also serves to distance us from
people, and to give us our own personal space. The spiritual challenge is to
use the ego and not be used by it.
At this chakra there is a balance of the opposing forces in human
beings:� yin -yang, ida -pingala nadis, and passive-aggressive forces. This happens only in
one other chakra: the Vishhudh.
These are the issues that you find yourself clearing:
You came on earth to fulfill a purpose. Have you found your purpose?
What are your goals? Are you on the path to your goals?
Do you feel paralyzed to act?
Do others� viewpoint of you disturb you?
Can you have close relationships � especially with your parents and
children - �where
you neither dominate nor are dominated?
Can you eat to live, in a healthy, mindful way? If not, begin to bless
your food with mantra, prayer or light before eating.
Do you have abdominal problems?
Do you find yourself having obsessive or compulsive behaviors?
You can come back to clear and balance these issues often, by using the
color yellow in gemstones, do clearing exercises, and use lavender, chamomile,
lemon, bergamot or anise aroma oils or teas.
At the center of this solar chakra, is the fire of human will,
creativity and action.
Breathe in light, and breathe out shame to be transformed into light in
the fire
Breathe in light, and breathe out hesitation to be transformed into
light in the fire
Breathe in light, and breathe out self-doubt to be transformed into
light in the fire
What colors do you see? What crystals? What shapes? What patterns?
There is music � what note do you hear? What sound? There is a fragrance. What
do you smell?
Put your palms together, just below your navel, and chant the sound of
the manipura / solar plexus chakra: Rum.� Your thumbs are crossed over each other, and
the tips of the fingers point away from the body. This mudra opens the chakra.
The musical note is E.
As you leave the solar plexus, place behind an affirmation.
I AM the force of will that drives ego to action to fulfill the
universal purpose.
You have
entered a labyrinth-like spiral, and you can go back at any time you like.
There are no false turns, and only one goal. Any path that does not lead there
is blocked. You can be calm and relaxed as you go in with your filament of
light unwinding to remind you how you can come back; and lighting the path you
take.
�Over the coming weeks, we will visit and clear
each chakra. And then, we can balance them.
Image courtesy
http://www.crystalinks.com/labyrinths.html
�3.36-37 They say that the power of the senses
is great. But greater than the senses is the mind. Greater than the
mind is Buddhi, intellect; and greater than intellect
is he � the spirit in man and in all.� Sri Krishna
Over the coming weeks, be aware
of your actions and relationships, which emerge from the solar-plexus chakra. Take
actions with action, meditation, sound, crystals, color or fragrance to keep it
clear and balanced.
You can choose to stay in
the labyrinth of light; or if you like, use your will to come out and visit it
whenever you like.
As we take the chakkar together,
In loving light
Meenakshi Suri
Additional information :
THE MASTER COURSE of Satguru
Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
http://www.himalayanacademy.com/resources/books/mc1967/MC1967ToC.html
Labyrinths : Ancient Myths and Modern Uses, Sig
Lonegren
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