Back to the roots - XIII

The Heart or Anahata chakra

The fourth chakra is located in the center of the breast at the height of the heart. 

It opens towards the front. It has a counterpart which opens towards the back. 

It's colour is green or pink.

Anahata is associated with heart, upper back, including the thorax and the thoracic cavity, the lower lungs, blood and blood circulation system and skin.

Thymus is its associated gland. Thymus stimulates and strengthens the immune system and controls the lymphatic system.

It is the centerpiece of the chakra systems and connects the the three lower chakras with the upper three chakras.

The capability to empathize with others rests here. The capability to perceive the beauty in nature, harmony in music, appreciate visual arts and poetry rests here. The capabilty to love rests here.

An open heart chakra manifests the emotion of unconditional love. This love takes the form of divine worship when the upper chakras are also in balance. 

The energy of Heart chakra streams out very strongly and can have a big healing effect on self and others. With an open heart chakra, you will radiate warmth,sincerity and happiness. Comapssion and willingness to help come perfectly natural to you. Your love becomes unconditional without expectations of any quid pro quo.

With a malfunctioning Anahata, you always expect recognition and reassurance  in return for the "love" you give, and feel deeply disappointed when your efforts are not appreciated and recognised. You will also have difficulty in receiving. Tenderness makes you uncomfortable.

A weak heart chakra makes you susceptible to hurt on getting rejected. And for the very fear of getting rejected, you behave impersonally - putting up walls so that your love is not displayed.

Look at green fields. Look at flowers - specially the pink colored ones. Look at the colour of clouds when the sun sets or rises.

Gemstones like Rose Quartz, Tourmaline, Kunzite, Emerald and Jade help in balancing the heart chakra.

Fragrances of attar of roses helps in healing the heart chakra.

Meditate on the heart chakra once a week. Follow the meditation procedure as described under the other chakras. Visualise a bright pink ball of energy pulsating in your Anahata. Visualise it growing bigger and brighter. Visualise it filling you entire chest. Hold for 10 minutes. Withdraw.

You can listen to the music piece with earphones while meditating.

Heart chakra meditation.mp3

Namaste

Prabir