Anahata

Anahata is the fourth primary chakraaccording to the HinduYogicand Tantric (Shakta) traditions.

In Sanskritthe 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 heartregion. Traditionally, this chakra is represented as a green flower with twelve petalswhich match the vrittisof lust, fraud, indecision, repentance, hope, anxiety, longing, impartiality, arrogance, incompetence, discriminationand defiance.

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 associated with the element Air, and with the deities Vayu(Hindu God of the wind), Ishaand Kakini. Anahata is the seat of Jivatman.

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 the thymusgland, 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 kabbalistic tree of life. Christian kabbalists in particular associate this sephiroth with love, healing and Jesus Christas God the Son.

Alternative names

• 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(late Upanishads): Dwadashara Chakra, Fourth Chakra, Hridaya Chakra

See also

• Chakra
• Anahata YogaYoga form focusing on opening the anahata chakra

External links

• Anahath Chakra on adishakti.org
• Anahata (Heart) Chakra position within the Subtle System
• Description of Anahata Chakra from Kheper.net
• Anahata - The Heart Chakra by Anodea Judithit:Anahata cakra

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