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Generally speaking, according to our
understanding, the universe is composed entirely of energy. Matter
is merely condensed energy. Solid matter like ice can be changed
easily to water (fluid) and then to the gaseous state (steam).
Beyond this state there is another state, which is associated with
all animate and inanimate objects: --the aura. In the human, it is
called the Human Energy Field (HEF). Many properties have already
been gathered about this human aura (HEF). Some of the measurements
are electrostatic, magnetic, sonic, thermal and visual. However not
all its properties can be measured by our inadequate laboratory
equipment, because some of these qualities are spiritual in nature.
One property is notably significant: the small particles of the HEF
are both particulate as well as having fluid-like motion. When these
charged particles move in groups, physicists call them plasmas, and
these plasmas obey physical laws. Associated with these studies, the
scientists found another state, a fifth state of matter, which they
called bioplasma. This is the Universal Energy Field (UEF), a state
more rarified than the human aura (HEF). The eyes of an ordinary
human normally cannot see both these states of matter.
The Universal Energy Fields
This UEF can be seen by our naked eye of a few people only. It is
composed of tiny globules of orgone (prana) making all sorts of
jerky movements in the sky. To see them clearly, it is preferably
sunny and the sky is blue. They appear as very tiny white balls,
some of which have black spots in them. In a relaxed manner, if you
concentrate hard, you may see the whole sky filled with these
dancing white balls in a rhythmic pattern like an energetic ballet.
Of course when the sky is cloudy, it is not easy to see them.
However, in a bright day, these pranic particles pulsate in
synchrony as geometric points, webs of lines, points of light and
spirals of clouds. UEF, which is also called bioplasma, is a state
between matter and energy. Its known properties are that it
interpenetrate matter and interconnect objects, and its density
varies from place to place. We can sense it by sight, smell, taste,
touch, sound and brightness according to our higher senses. It is
also synergistic: separate and simultaneous action from different
people produces an effect that is greater than the sum of the
individual effects. UEF is always producing more energy all the
time, opposite to what we know in our physical earth where slow
decay of objects is the order of the day. This explains why a good
spiritual healer is never exhausted. It is always associated with
consciousness is present in mineral, vegetable, animal and finally
human. It is more than three-dimensional.
When the UEF is associated with any object, animate or inanimate, an
aura is formed. In the human it is called the Human Energy Field.
The human aura (HEF) has at least seven bodies, erroneously called
seven layers. These seven bodies interpenetrate the human body as
well as each of the seven auric bodies. Each body is of higher
vibration than the one beneath it, through which it also penetrates
and surrounds. Take for instance, the etheric body interpenetrates
the physical body and extends beyond the latter by one quarter to
two inches. The etheric has a finer composition or a higher
vibration than the physical. In turn, the emotional body has also a
higher vibration than the etheric body, and it also interpenetrates
the etheric and also extends beyond it.
A foetus while in the womb of the mother has not a permanent spirit
in its physical body. The spirit goes in and out of the foetus until
it is born. When the foetal head is just out of the vaginal canal,
there is no aura around the head. As soon as the shoulders are out
of the canal, a weak aura starts to appear. The spirit has now to
stay within the confines of the body after it is born. The baby's
aura is clear, bright and is either light blue or green. It has less
width than the adult aura, i.e. not so broad. At the crown the aura
tapers upwards, liken to a pointed knitted ski hat. This highly
suggests that the spirit enters the body through the crown, and
there is still some attachment to the spirit world. Some
clairvoyants can see that the baby's spirit is still playing with
his spirit playmates and hankering for its spirit mother who is also
present. This dichotomy can last for sometime, depending on how
unwilling is the baby to incarnate. That is why infant mortality is
highest within the first six months of birth. When the infant
finally accepts this incarnation the ski hat is transformed to the
normal rounded aura around the head.
In the first six months, one can feel the non-closure of the
anterior fontanelle at the crown of the baby where the 7th chakra is
situated. This opening of the skull will close up when the infant
has finally decided to stay in the physical world, and this
corresponds to the rounding up of the auric ski hat. Ordinary
clairvoyants can only see the first three denser bodies. However,
those clairvoyants who can go into the meditative state and gaze in
a relaxed manner can visualize four more bodies, each larger than
the one beneath it. The 1st ,3rd,5th and 7th show a definite
structured pattern, while the 2nd ,4th and 6th bodies exhibit fluid
like motions without any structure.
Each body is more rarified and larger than the one beneath it. All
of them interpenetrate one another including the physical body. One
must remember that these auras are not layers as in the onion, but
bodies of irradiating vibrations associated with that particular
human body occupying the same space at the same time as the physical
body. The structured auras contain every organ and structure that
the physical body has, e.g. lungs, kidneys etc.
Each auric body is associated with a chakra. The first auric body is
associated with the first chakra, and is concerned with pain and
pleasure. Beside its function with physical sensation, it also deals
with automatic and autonomic functions of the body. The 2nd auric
body is associated with the 2nd chakra, and it is associated with
the emotional aspect of humans. The 3rd body is associated with the
3rd chakra and it deals with our intellectual processes concerned
with linear thinking of the left brain. The 4th body is associated
with the 4th chakra of love: erotic, platonic and unconditional. The
5th body is associated with the divine will and with communication
(both divine and human). The 6th body is associated with the 6th
chakra, which concerns celestial love, and is way above what normal
humans are capable of. The 7th is associated with the 7th chakra,
and is the centre appertaining to the higher self or mind.
The Etheric Body
The 1st auric body is the etheric. The etheric body is composed of
small lines of light structures, sparkling like beams. It is the
matrix along which all the organs and structures of the physical
body are molded on. The etheric was there before the human tissues
are made. It is the 'skeleton'
blue print of the physical body. These webs of light are in constant
motion. It is bluish-white in color to clairvoyant eyes. They
traverse throughout the whole physical body. It extends Ľ to 2
inches beyond the physical body, and pulsates about 15-20 cycles
per minute, the same rate as our respiratory cycle. The general
color of the etheric body varies from blue to grey. The 7 chakras
associated with the etheric body are also of the same color. If one
can see the internal etheric organs they are seen to be of bright
blue. The best part of the body to observe this aura is around the
shoulders, where the aura appears to pulsate, and the pulsation
seems to quickly come down the arms, but they disappear very
quickly.
The Emotional Body
This 2nd body deals with feelings. It has the approximate outline of
the physical body, but it does not duplicate it. It has no definite
structure, and it has a fluid consistency, which is in constant
motion. It interpenetrates the etheric and the physical bodies, but
extends from one to three inches beyond the physical body. Its
colors vary from dark muddy to brilliant clear ones. Love, joy and
anger when felt with intense energy show clarity, whilst confusion
and depression depicts dark and muddy hues. All colors of the
rainbow are seen in this auric body with its attendant seven chakras
manifesting a color each of the rainbow. Chakra 1 is colored red,
chakra 2 is colored orange, chakra 3 is yellow, 4th is green, 5th
chakra is blue, 6th is indigo and the 7th is white. In the emotional
body itself, blobs of multi-colored substance are seen moving all
over, and sometimes these blobs may even fly off the physical body.
There are no proper structures in this body; neither is there any
organ seen in it.
The Mental Body
This third body mainly deals with intellectual processes and mental
activity. It has higher vibrations than the emotional body, and it
extends 3 to 8 inches from the physical body. It is bright yellow.
It enlarges and becomes brighter when the individual is thinking
hard. This body is structured, and thoughts can be seen in the aura,
tinted by emotional colors. These thought forms are seen in blobs
varying in brightness with superimposed colors from the emotions.
Well-formed ideas when developed into habitual thoughts become
powerful forces to be reckoned with. The lines of yellow light are
very difficult to decipher over the multi-colored emotional body
beneath it.
The Astral Body
This 4th body is that of love, and once you enter into this level
you are also approaching the astral world. That means you will see
spirit forms of other individuals in this realm. So be prepared.
Normally, you enter this state only when you are asleep or in
meditative state. You forget what you see when you wake up from
sleep. The astral body
is composed of the same colors as in the emotional body, except that
there is much more rose color (love) in it. It extends ˝ to one
foot beyond the body. The 7 chakras in this body have the same
colors of the rainbow as in the emotional body. Again,
an infusion of rose color is seen in all of them, as in the heart
chakra of a loving person.
The Etheric Template Body
This 5th body contains all the physical structures in template or
blueprint form. It is like a photographic negative of the etheric
body, which in turn is
the template of the physical body. So the etheric template is the
perfect form, and when the etheric is damaged, it is this 5th body
that heals it back to health. It extends 1 ˝ to 2 ˝ feet
from the physical body. It is at this level that
healing by sound is the most effective. This body is composed of a
cobalt blue background with empty lines depicting the etheric body,
like an architect's blueprint. These empty spaces go to form the
etheric body, from which grid structures all physical forms are
molded. It includes the chakras, organs and all the other structures
of the human body. In addition, one may also see other spirit forms
and beings at this level of existence, besides the individual that
one is studying.
The Celestial Body
This 6th body is at the
emotional level of the spiritual plane. It extends 2 to 2 ľ
feet from the physical body. We can only reach this level through
meditation and other transformative techniques. Through meditation
we arrive at this stage of ecstasy (samadhi),
filled with light and bliss. This feeling of love makes us feel that
we and God are one. We have reached this level of consciousness
where we are purely being, and we are connected with the rest of the
universe. We have now acquired unconditional love and with the
spiritual bliss we now can go beyond the physical realm. We can now
even heal and communicate with the spirit beings in this realm. This
body is composed of shimmering pastel colors of gold and silver. It
has the appearance of irradiation of mother
of pearl, opalescent needles from a central bright candle.
The
Causal Body (Ketheric Template)
This 7th body is the mental level of the spiritual plane, and
extends 2 ˝ to 3 ˝ feet beyond the body. At this level we
are now certain that God and we are
one. This body is highly structured and is composed of golden
threads and silver light. It is egg shaped, and contains all the
auric bodies and chakras for this incarnation. This golden egg
shimmers with golden pulsations. The outer coating is a Ľ to
˝ inch thick, and it is the strongest
part of all the auric bodies. This eggshell protects all that it
contains, preventing penetration by spiritual predators. This golden
egg also contains the main power current that runs up and down the
spine, and it also nourishes the whole body through the roots of all
the chakras. The karma to be worked out from the past life is
present as coloured bands around the head in this auric level. There
are also bands depicting this life's plans (birth vision) in this
golden eggshell. This causal body contains our individual Akashic
records. It is called causal because it contains our true being, and
it is the ultimate cause of our true Self. This body persists
throughout our many lives', and is not shed like the all the other
bodies (e.g. emotional and mental). It also carries over with us our
samskaras (propensities and habits) and karmic attributes. So our
enduring qualities like intuition, insight and wisdom are brought
over from our past lives, so does our negative karma. As we develop
spiritually, we become more self-aware with love and compassion
culminating in self-realization, and then the realization that we
are also part of God. From thence onwards we will live with only the
qualities of love, compassion, wisdom and service,
living in this world and yet not of this world.
The auras generally extend up to 3 ˝ feet beyond our body, but
when we are performing in a concert hall or lecturing on our
favourite subject our aura can expand tremendously to even fill half
the size of the hall. When one is sad or very
angry the colours change as well as the size and shape of the aura.
Without these extreme circumstances, the aura normally depicts the
physical, emotional and mental state of the individual at that
moment. The more developed clairvoyants can also see the spiritual
state of the individual by looking at his higher auric bodies, the
5th, 6th and 7th. He must enter into a meditative state first. These
auric bodies are in constant movement with changes in size and in
color. Each auric body also has many chakras, which are centers
through which prana, or vital energy is processed for the use of the
physical body. Let us now go to chakra system.
Each auric body has many major chakras and minor chakras. We will
confine ourselves to the major chakras for the time being. The 1st
auric body is associated with the 1st chakra, and the 2nd body with
the 2nd chakra and so on. Although the chakras are located in
definite areas, they are actually part of their respective auric
body. That means each of the 7 auric body has 7 major chakras in its
own field. Therefore there are actually 49 major chakras all told.
And at each location, seven chakras are piled up on one another to
make up 7 'ice cream' cones all neatly stacked. Each chakra has a
front and a back component. The 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th frontal
chakras deal with feelings, while their corresponding back
components are related to the individual's will. The 1st and 7th are
paired together, as they are open-ended points of the main vertical
power current (sushumna) which run up and down just in front of the
spine. The tips of each chakra join or connect with the main power
current (sushumna), and they control the exchange of energy between
the auras through that chakra. The function of the chakras is to
exchange energy with the UEF, which is sucked in or blown out
through these open chakras. We therefore open up slowly a particular
chakra, on which we are working, because we have to deal with the
consciousness that enters the chakra with the energy from the UEF.
Sometimes, there is too much consciousness for us to handle. We have
also to open up our chakras for an increase of energy flow to remain
healthy. Ill health is usually due to a blockage or constriction of
energy flow through the chakras.
Each chakra is like a lotus flower with a central core surrounded by
a fixed number of vortices that look like petals on the surface. For
instance the base chakra has 4 vortices and is colored red. These
vortices rotate at a certain speed, and the chakra sucks in prana
through the central core to process. The chakras rotate
progressively at a higher speed as they ascend upwards; e.g. the
mental rotates faster than the astral and the etheric. The prana is
broken into its component parts, which are sent along nadis to the
nervous system. Nadis are internal and invisible channels along
which energy travel. It is then brought to the endocrine system and
then to the blood system. The latter system will then carry the
prana to all parts of the body, which is then nourished by it.
The chakras to be described are the ones pertaining to the etheric
aura. Each chakra has a surface diameter of about 3 inches, and is
placed about 1 inch away from the skin surface. From this trumpet
surface the cone of the chakra narrows down to a stem whose root
ends at the main power current just in front of the spine. From this
main power current another root will travel at right angles to the
back of that chakra where another duplicate funnel spout out to face
the back (Fig.3).
When the prana has been utilized it will flow back
to the front of the lotus flower to be washed out like used air from
our lungs. The rotation of the chakras is alternately clockwise and
anti-clockwise. When the sacral chakra is rotating clockwise, the
solar plexus is rotating anti-clockwise. Each chakra is related to
one endocrine gland, and each governs a group of internal organs.
These major chakras are at the points where the energy strands cross
21 times, and they also correspond to where the major nerve plexuses
are situated.
The Base Chakra (muladhara)
This root chakra is situated at the base of the spine and has four
vortices of orange-red color, mainly red. The endocrine gland
associated to it is the adrenal gland, and it covers the spinal
column and the kidneys. When this chakra is functioning well the
person is well grounded and has a strong will to live. This chakra
is located at the place where the kundalini fire (female serpent) is
coiled up and asleep. The 2 nadis, the ida and pingala, arise from
this center and move up along the main power current which is called
sushumna (see Fig.). All these 3 channels join up to the brain at
the medulla oblongata, which is at the base of the brain. The
sushumna is the main power current along the spine into which all
the other chakras are connected with their roots. The ida and
pingala criss-cross back and forth at the points where the five
middle chakras are situated. This interweaving gives the picture of
a caduceus, which is the symbol of the healing arts: the physician.
These 2 nadis are responsible for the outflow of energy. Therefore
this center is linked to the will power to survive, and when the
person is spiritually developed, the kundalini is awakened to rise
to the crown chakra. However, the arousal of the kundalini must be
meticulously guided by an expert who himself has raised his own
kundalini successfully. Associated with the will to survive is the
fight and flight syndrome. This is the center from which one get up
to fight for one's right or one's greed. This is also the chakra
where fear is manifested. In some people, during moments of acute
fear, the anus can be felt to open and shut many times. One's
imagination and instinct accentuate the fear, when flight appears to
be the solution at that time. This is the chakra that wakes us up in
the morning to tackle the world.
The Sacral Chakra (svadhisthana)
This chakra is situated at the sacrum or the pubic area. It has 6
vortices and is colored orange. The endocrine structures associated
are the gonads, testes in the male and ovaries in the female. The
organs covered are the reproductive system and the water works, e.g.
bladder. This chakra also governs all the fluids like blood, urine,
semen, vaginal fluid and lymph. This center of sexuality is
responsible for sexual relationship and power. When blocked, there
will be diseases of the sex organs and sexual malfunction. The water
works department may also be affected.
The Solar Plexus (manipura)
This chakra is situated in the area of the navel, and has ten
vortices. It is predominantly yellow in color, and is associated
with the endocrine in the pancreas. The organs covered by this
center are stomach, liver, Gall bladder and adrenals. In an
emotionally sensitive person there may be colors of green and red
admixed to this multicolored chakra. This center is totally affected
by emotions. Thus anger, rage and hatred are generated by this
center. This is also the chakra that generates stress because of
personal power and desires. Consequently, the organs stomach, liver,
nervous system and pancreas are most often affected after prolonged
periods of stress, especially when the person cannot control his
feelings. Sudden shock accompanied by fear also emanates from this
center. "Butterflies in the stomach" is the usual phrase
used for this condition. This is a troublesome chakra, as it drags
in the other chakras in times of panic and hysteria. Repeated bouts
of anger will result in a stomach ulcer, which may end up in a
cancer.
The Heart Chakra (anahata)
This center is located at the center of the chest, between the
shoulder blades. It is essentially green in color, and has 12
vortices. It is about 6 centimeters in diameter. When it is clear
and its rhythm steady, the person's heart is in good shape. The
endocrine gland associated with it is the thymus, and it also
governs the heart, lungs, blood, Vagus nerve and the circulatory
system. The immune system is also under its jurisdiction. This
chakra has a close relationship with the 12 golden petals of the
crown chakra. It is the center for love: erotic, Platonic and
unconditional love. In erotic love, the force goes downwards; in
Platonic love, it is held at the same level; and in unconditional
love, it shoots upwards towards the divine. In erotic love, it
travels down to the solar plexus and then further down to the sexual
center. The heart center being the gateway to spirituality, when
unconditional love is developed, one can then move up towards divine
love. This is the reason for its connection to the 12 petals of the
crown chakra. This spiritual transformation must be balanced with
the wants and needs of the lower 3 chakras. That means one's
personal passion and desires must be transformed to universal love
and compassion.
The Throat Chakra (visuddha)
This center is situated at the front of the base of the neck. It has
16 vortices, and generally blue in color. The thyroid gland is the
endocrine involved. It governs the thyroid gland, vocal apparatus,
lungs and the bronchi and the alimentary tract. It is also about 6
centimeters in diameter, but it can enlarge in those people who use
their vocal cords, e.g. singers and teachers. It is brighter and
faster moving in singers and public speakers. As it is sensitive to
sound and vibration and colors, it is also prominent in musicians
and composers. This center is also connected to the brow chakra,
where the music, pictures and the stories are conceptualized, and
then they are vitalized at this throat center. Its linkage to the
crown center also permits the person to be able to listen to its '
little small voice': messages from our spiritual guides. It is also
the center of communication to humans. It is the center of judgement
of self and others. When developed to a high degree clairaudience
and telepathy are the fruits.
The Brow Chakra (ajna)
The brow chakra is commonly called the third eye. It is located at
the center of the forehead between the eyebrows. It has 96 vortices,
and is associated with the pituitary gland. It governs the lower
brain, the left eye, ears, nose, and nervous system. It is very
closely related to the crown center. It is generally indigo in
color. However, when scrutinized closer, there are really 2
segments: one is blue, and the other rose red. This center is mainly
concerned with ideas and organization. It starts with visualization
and conceptualization. Then the concepts when directed downwards
will enhance one's ability to organize. When directed upwards, power
of clairvoyance is a possibility. Of course, when integrated, one's
inner vision can be transformed into outer reality. This twofold
nature of the brow chakra when interconnected with the throat chakra
can actively bring out creative imagination into productive works of
art.
The Crown Chakra (sahasrara)
This highest chakra stretches right up to about 6 centimeters like a
saucer above the crown of the head. Looking from above it shows 972
petals: 12 upper, central, golden petals sitting on top of 960
secondary petals below. It is generally known as the 'thousand-petaled
lotus'. All colors are seen, but the predominant color is purple.
The endocrine gland involved is the pineal gland and partially the
pituitary. It governs the upper brain and right eye. It is the
highest seat of the soul. The quality and character of a person can
be gleaned from this chakra. The expanded size, the color, the speed
of rotation, the brilliance and texture etc will depict the state of
consciousness of an individual and its integration with the rest of
the chakras. It will also tell us about the spiritual development of
the individual. The shining core usually signifies meditation
practice, and how expanded is his consciousness. The ability to
enjoy lucid dreaming can also be detected, as this shows that the
individual's consciousness is even expanded in sleep. If the core is
too elastic, then one's consciousness can vacate one's body too
easily; and as in the case of a trance medium, he can be possessed
at the drop of the hat. As one can see, this is a very special
chakra. It is often regarded as the chakra of a higher order, and is
not part of the lower six. This is the center that can open up one's
consciousness to the divine, to our higher self and finally to
cosmic consciousness. When this center is aligned, the lower 6
chakras are also in a good healthy state. In kundalini practice,
when one is able to massage the serpent up to this center, one is
said to be enlightened. That is why, most of Buddha's sculptures and
paintings show him with a bulging on top of his crown: it means that
his kundalini has broken through to the divine reaches.
Minor Chakras
There are 21 minor chakras distributed all over the body: 1 in front
of each ear, 1 above each breast, 1 where the clavicles meet, 1 in
the palm of each hand, 1 on the sole of each foot, 1 just behind
each eye, 1 related to each gonad, 1 near the liver, 1 connected
with the stomach, 2 connected with the spleen, 1 behind each knee, 1
near the thymus gland, and 1 near the solar plexus. These are about
3 inches in diameter and are 1 inch distant from the body. The 2 in
the palms are very important in healing. The 2 on the breast are
important when suckling the infant. These minor chakras are at the
points where the energy strands cross each other 14 times. There are
even smaller vortices. These are where the energy strands cross each
other only 7 times, and may very well correspond to the acupuncture
points of Chinese medicine.
Acknowledgement: The
classification and material of this article has been extracted from
"Hands of Light" by Barbara Ann Brennan. The writer is
greatly indebted to Miss Barbara Ann Brennan.
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