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AN\u0100HATA Chakra<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The yogi who listens to the sound within the heart\u2014which is like a rushing river with no beginning and no end\u2014will bathe in this sound, which is one with God (\u015babda-brahma\u1e47i), and attain the highest state.<\/em><\/p>\n

Vij\u00f1\u0101na-Bhairava-Tantra (38)<\/em><\/p>\n

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From the very center of being, a sound rises\u2014the sound of your existence, the sound of all things. It is the symphony of life<\/strong>, in which every note reflects your suffering, but also your joy.<\/p>\n

This music captures the essence of what is; it spans everything from life to death, and from death to eternal existence.<\/p>\n

An\u0101hata, which means \u201cunstruck\u201d or \u201cundefeated,\u201d refers to that which exists without a cause\u2014like the sound of a single clapping hand or the string of a musical instrument that rings out without having been plucked. It is Being that exists of its own accord,<\/strong> without needing any external input. An\u0101hata lives simply because it has always lived. It is eternal Being, the seat of the soul. <\/p>\n

Existence first manifests as a point (bindu)<\/em> and then as n\u0101da<\/em> (primordial sound). An\u0101hata is the place where n\u0101da<\/em> can be perceived as n\u0101da an\u0101hata<\/em> (the sound of the heart). This sound has neither beginning nor end. It is a reflection of the Divine and is O\u1e43, the eternal sound\u2014the inner mantra of the heart. <\/p>\n

This n\u0101da an\u0101hata<\/em>, or O\u1e43,<\/em> is \u015aabda-brahman,<\/em> the Divine in the form of sound<\/strong>. For what is the world but the symphony of God\u2019s body? You yourself are a melody that life composes through you. Brahman, the Divine, is one with \u0101tman,<\/em> the individual soul. Because of this unity of \u0101tman<\/em> and Brahman, \u0101tman<\/em> itself resides in the heart and burns there like a flame that never flickers or smokes. This flame, called akha\u1e47\u1e0da jyoti,<\/em> burns like sound, without beginning or end. <\/p>\n

What has no end cannot be defeated. It can neither be taken nor given. It exists without any conditions, forever and ever. <\/em><\/p>\n

This is the source of unconditional love that shines upon the world, regardless of who steps into its light. It is the source of beauty that radiates from the world and dwells in the hearts of all beings. <\/em><\/p>\n

The heart is that place that lies between heaven and earth. From its center, it looks up into the universe and recognizes its eternal nature, yet at the same time it looks down upon life and recognizes in it the finitude and suffering of all things. <\/p>\n

The symphony that resounds from the heart is therefore both tragic and beautiful.<\/strong> Those who enter the space of the heart can feel that sadness which is permeated with joy.<\/strong> Only those who can share in the suffering of others develop compassion. Deep at the core of this compassion lie tears of joy, and a weeping in which joyful beauty resides. <\/p>\n

An\u0101hata is also the seat of vij\u00f1\u0101namaya ko\u015ba,<\/em> the body of knowledge. This knowledge differs from that produced by m\u0101nas<\/em> and the senses. Vij\u00f1\u0101na (which means consciousness, insight, or discrimination) refers to the knowledge that arises from a state of mindfulness. It is the sum total of all insights one possesses regarding the nature of reality. <\/p>\n

Thus, vij\u00f1\u0101na<\/em> encompasses the beliefs one holds about the nature of reality (e.g., that the world is a place to give love or acquire wealth). With regard to the specific form of the personality, this knowledge crystallizes into moral guidelines or religious beliefs. This is where all the deep structures of faith and beliefs about the nature of the divine lie. <\/p>\n

In this way ,<\/em> the kalpataru\u2014<\/em> the wish-fulfilling tree\u2014grows within an\u0101hata<\/em>, because every deep belief must become your reality. Thus, reality flows forth from the depths of the heart.
Just as the heart is the seat of vij\u00f1\u0101namaya ko\u015ba\u2014<\/em> the body of true knowledge\u2014on the individual level of your being, so too is the heart the seat of j\u00f1\u0101na\u015bakti<\/em> \u2014the power of true insight\u2014on the cosmic level. <\/p>\n

J\u00f1\u0101na<\/em> is true knowledge that transcends personal consciousness, or vij\u00f1\u0101na.<\/em> Related to the Greek word gn\u014d\u0302sis, it shares the same root and refers to insight into the nature of God.<\/p>\n

J\u00f1\u0101na\u015bakti<\/em> is that cosmic power that knows what is real and can distinguish between falsehood and truth. For the heart knows why life is meaningful, why good is right and evil is wrong. <\/p>\n

J\u00f1\u0101na\u015bakti<\/em> is that inner knowledge in which this truth becomes clear. At the heart of j\u00f1\u0101na\u015bakti<\/em> shines the one cosmic love. <\/p>\n

May Par\u0101par\u0101 (J\u00f1\u0101na\u015bakti), the pulsating, radiant spark of knowledge that has burned away the threefold bondage with her blazing rays of light, have the power to uproot everything that contradicts the truth.<\/em><\/p>\n

Tantr\u0101loka (Dr. Mark S. G. Dyczkowski)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Balanced:<\/h3>\n

Knowing God is loving God. Joy, openness, clear and candid speech, creativity, a wordless understanding of the deeper meaning of life, an appreciation for the beauty of life and death, compassion. A willingness to trust and let go. Deep breathing, a long life, and vitality well into old age. <\/p>\n

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Cruelty, nihilism, totalitarian tendencies, arrogance, narrow-mindedness, difficulty opening up to new possibilities. Distrust of others. Shallow or irregular breathing. Short lifespan. Heart problems. <\/p>\n

Meaning:<\/strong> The undefeated, the invincible<\/p>\n

Mantra:<\/strong> O\u1e43 v\u0101yu nama\u1e25, o\u1e43<\/em><\/p>\n

B\u012bja element<\/strong>: Ya\u1e43,<\/em> Air<\/p>\n

Cosmic Aspect:<\/strong> J\u00f1\u0101na\u015bakti<\/em> \u2014the Power of True Insight<\/p>\n

Age: 21\u201328 years<\/p>\n

Anatomy:<\/strong> At the center of the central vertical axis (su\u1e63umn\u0101<\/em>). At the center of the chest. <\/p>\n

Symbolism:<\/strong> A lotus with 12 petals, two intertwined triangles, a flame without smoke.<\/p>\n

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Here in our download section<\/a>, you'll find the \"Anahata Kriya<\/strong>\" exercise. This exercise is a way to honor and awaken the energy of the heart chakra. <\/p>\n

All the exercises are hand-illustrated and lovingly designed. They will enrich and deepen your yoga practice. Come join us and practice with us! All the best! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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A journey through the chakras is a journey to yourself.<\/p>\n

In this book<\/a>, we also explore the roots of Kundalini Yoga and yogic anatomy, and we discover the secrets of the koshas, prana, and the Trinity of the Goddess.<\/p>\n

These profound practices, visions and insights into yogic anatomy and chakras will inspire and enrich any yoga practice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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