Thursday 9 January 2014

Symbology



 The following text is from the book Kundalini Trantra by Swami Santayana



Although most of the tantric texts say anahata is a shining crimson color, like that of the bandhuka flower, my experience is that it is blue in color. It has twelve petals and on each a letter is inscribed in vermilion: kam, kham, gam, gham, anga, cham, chham, jam, jham, nyam, tam and tham.

The inner region is hexagonal in shape, representing the air element, vayu tattva. It is made up of two interlaced triangles, symbolizing the union of Shiva and Shakti. The inverted triangle is the symbol of creativity, Shakti; and the upright triangle represents consciousness or Shiva. The vehicle, located within the hexagon, is a black antelope, which is known for its alertness and fleetness of foot. Above it is situated the bija mantra yam, which is dark grey in color. Within the bindu of this mantra is the presiding deva, Isha (Lord in an all-pervading form), who is lustrous like the sun. With him is the devi Kakini (benefactress of all), who is yellow in color, three-eyed, four-armed, auspicious and exhilarated.

In the center of the pericarp of the lotus is an inverted triangle, within which burns the akhanda jyotir, unflickering eternal flame, representing the jivatma or individual soul. Some of the tantric texts say there is a shivalinga inside the triangle. It is called the bana linga and is like shining gold.
Below the main lotus of anahata is a subsidiary lotus with red petals, which contain the kalpa taru or wish fulfilling tree. Many saints have recommended visualization of the kalpa taru or of a still lake within the anahata hexagon. Upon this lake there is a beautiful blue lotus. You may have seen this symbol because several ashrams and spiritual missions utilize it.

Anahata belongs to maha loka, the first of the immortal planes. Its vayu is prana, which passes through the nose and mouth, and its tanmatra is feeling or touch. The gyanendriya is the skin and the karmendriya is the hands. Anahata chakra represents manomaya kosha, controlling the mind and emotions.

Vishnu granthi, the second psychic knot, is located at this heart center. It represents the bondage of emotional attachment, the tendency to live one's life making decisions on the strength of the emotions and feelings rather than in the light of the spiritual quest. Vishnu granthi is untied as the emotions harmonize and enhance, rather than oppose the spiritual awakening.

It is said that he who meditates on the heart lotus is foremost among yogis and adored by women. He is preeminently wise and full of noble deeds. His senses are completely under control and his mind can be engrossed in intense concentration. His speech is inspired and he has the ability to enter another's body at will.

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