That aspect of human anatomy discussed previously is of the ordinary type and

it has been studied and understood using technical apparatus. This is the gross
aspect of our body. After making a pathological analysis surgeons operate the
broken organs.

Over and above this when we talk of the conscious aspect of the human body
then it definitely is both gross and subtle. It is so gross that as soon as the life
force departs the gross body falls flat and that body which just a moment before
was walking and talking is now rotting away. And simultaneously the body is
so subtle that all its small /big units are joined to the cosmic consciousness.
There is something present in this cosmos which they imbibe as per their
capability and throw it away too. Because the individual soul is a part of the
cosmic soul, the former accepts energy from it and contributes to it in its own
capacity. Whenever there is a discussion of Kundalini Shakti (Divine Serpent
Power) there is also a description of this very subtle conscious center.

There are innumerable centers in the human body which abound in life force and
vital force energy. These are sensitive spots and their total number is 700. When
there is an imbalance of vital force energy in these sensitive areas, health too
deteriorates and thus such a person falls prey to many diseases. In the medical
field these sensitive spots are given a lot of importance. In fact the basis of
Acupuncture and Acupressure methods to cure various diseases in China and
Japan are these sensitive spots.

The famous scientist K. Carlfried in his book “The Vital Centres of Man” writes
that nerve fibres are more concentrated in these sensitive spots and not only are
they related to one another but are also related to their center. Apart from
sensitive spots there are 7 other chief centers in our body in which the infinite
wealth of vital force energy and extrasensory potential are found albeit in a latent
state. These 7 centers are called Chakras or plexuses. In these Chakras the
knowledge fibres (nerves) are agitated in great measure. The Chakras are
present at the region where our gross and subtle bodies unite.

The famous psychologist of Europe, Paracelsus, has called these bodily subtle
centers as “astrum” (stars) and says that these are storehouses of power.
According to him through the medium of these centers energy of galaxies and
other parts of the cosmos enter our body.

Yogic scholars call Chakras as lotus too for eg heart lotus, navel lotus, scalp lotus
etc. In the English language this lotus is called plexus and according to Japanese
Zen Budhism they are called “Cusos”. In Chinese Tao philosophy the Chakras
are the union of cosmic male and female energy i.e. “Yang and Yin”.
The description of the make up of that subtle body given by Sir John Woodroffe
in “Power as Reality” and in “Shakti evam Shaakta”, V. G. Rele in “The
Mysterious Kundalini”, Vol. 2of “History of Indian Philosophy by Shri
Dasgupta, “Tibetan Book of Great Liberation” by Evans Vantage and
“Mythology of the Soul” by H.G. Bense, is in reality that which was put forward
by Tantra and Yoga by Indian Rishis and philosophers. Kundalini’s Ida and
Pingala, Sushumna, Merudand and the 2 centres Mooladhar-Sahasrar described
in scriptures like Yoga Kundalyupanishad, Yogarnav Tantra, Dhyan Bindu
Upanishad, Mahanirvan Tantra, Shatchakra Nirupanam, Kularnav Tantra,
Sharada Tilak etc. can be elucidated in a scientific language in a very limited
manner.

Scientists term Sushumna as an electric dipole. Its lower part called cada equina
is full of –ve electricity and the upper half called cerebrum has +ve electricity.
The state of cada equina and Mooladhar Chakra is one only. In the same way the
“ascending reticular activating system” present in the cerebrum is equivalent to
the Sahasrar Chakra of Yoga. In a rare situation when the flow is from the
bottom to the top, it is said to journey from the seed of passion to that of
Brahman and it is fulfilled in the Devyaan Marg of the Merudand. Symbolically
these parts are given various names but in reality they are present as subtle
electromagnetic waves. Scientists tell us that on an average there is an electric
pressure of 1 lakh volt/cm in our body. Like other creatures this leaks from the
genitals, skin, and breath in that order and thus gets destroyed. Only man has
been blessed by God with the power of raising his soul force which has fallen in
the pit of downfall. The leakage can be stopped by man and via Yogic practices
of journeying from one Chakra (plexus) to another the Sahasrar Kamal can be
activated in the head region and thus can augment one’s divine light.

As mentioned before there are totally 6 Chakras. The seventh which is Sahasrar
is called a 1000-petalled lotus. Over here we will give a brief outline of the
connection of the anatomy of the human body to its corresponding Chakras.

Mooladhar Chakra is situated in the lower half of the Sushumna (the central
canal of the spinal chord) in the carksijial area of the Merudand corresponding to
the central area of the anus and genital organ of the perineum. Over here the
bunch of sacral nerve roots that emerge from cada equina create the sacral and
perineal plexus. The electrical flow in these nerve bunches make eddies that
manifest energy like cyclones. This very subtle electrical flow is called
Mooladhar Shakti and its main function is reproduction and procreation. The
Kundalini Shakti (Divine Serpent Power) sleeps here with a 3 ½ round twining.
This flow is experienced by Yogis as a lotus of 4 petals and these 4 are symbols of
ultimate bliss, natural bliss, Yogic bliss and various valour. Here there is a
vibration of Shabda Brahman (sound) and the word that emanates from it is
“Lum”. The Tanmatra of this Chakra is smell and the element is earth.

When you travel upwards on the spinal chord (Merudand) the next Chakra is
Svadishthan. It is situated 4 fingers above Mooladhar i.e. in the hypogastrium.
The plexus over here is made up of the nerve bunches of Sushumna and the
sympathetic ganglion that are situated on either side of the Sushumna. The
internal organ conjoined to it is the adrenal gland and it secretes the adrenal
hormone. When this adrenalin is active it has the capacity to overcome mental
turmoil and other obstacles. Its main function is excretion and emission. But
when it is activated it increases vigour and vim. All mental distortions like
lethargy, indolence, distrust, indiscipline etc. are destroyed. Over here there is a
lotus with 6 petals. Its seed mantra is “Vum”. The Tanmatra of this Chakra is
Rasa (juice) and its element is water. Mooladhar and Svadhishthan Chakras
come under one group and its union (focal point) is called Rudragranthi.

The third Chakra is Manipur. From the anatomical viewpoint it is found in the
navel region i.e. the lumbar region of the Merudand. Over here is the solar
plexus which is formed due to the union of sympathetic ganglion and a bunch of
vagus nerve bundles. The gland conjoined to this is the pancreas which makes
enzymes apart from hormones. When this Chakra is activated one’s vigour and
will power augments. Its main function is to help digestion. Our mental
distortions decrease and one is inclined to follow the spiritual path. This lotus
situated in the navel has 10 petals. Its seed mantra is “Rum”. Its Tanmantra is
form (visible) and its element is fire. If you activate it, the 3 fires of the body are
ignited and it thus helps in the upward journey. The extraordinary energy of
this Chakra was measured by Japan’s Dr. Hiroshima Motoyama with his Chakra
machine and he plotted a graph on its basis. Tibetans call it Manipadma. The
fourth Chakra is Anahat which is situated behind the heart in the cardiac plexus.
Over here the sympathetic ganglion chain, Sushumna and vagus nerve unite to
form a mesh and thus supplies energy to the entire heart region. This lotus has
12 petals. The root source of pacemaker’s energy is over here. This is also called
the center of sensitive emotions. This Chakra is the source of artistic skills,
ecstatic experiences and delicate emotions. When it is activated, emotions like
generous hearted service, spirituality, steadfastness and a sense of “world is a
single united family” abounds. The thymus gland is conjoined to it. Its main
function is to harbour the vital force (Prana) and utilize it aptly. The seed mantra
of this Chakra is “Yum”. This is the focal point of Shabda Brahman or Anaahat
Naad (divine sound). Its Tanmantra is sound and element is air. Anaahat and
Manipur Chakras put together form the Soorya Khand and Vishnu Granthi.

In the throat is the Vishudhi Chakra. The thyroid gland and the pharyngeal and
laryngeal glands situated behind it are conjoined to the Vishudhi Chakra. On
activating this Chakra seeds of extrasensory potential sprout forth. This Chakra
by influencing the sub conscious mind and psychic center activates the right half
of the brain called “Silent Area”. The lotus over here has 16 petals and its seed
mantra is “Hum”. Its Tanmantra is touch and space is its element. The last
Chakra is called Ajna which by uniting with the Vishudhi Chakra makes up the
Chandra Group and Brahma Granthi. Its seed mantra is “Aum” and its element
is mind. It has 2 petals and is the union of pituitary and pineal glands. At the
focal point between the eyebrows are situated these glands and it controls all
bodily functions. On activating it our divine sight is opened up. When the
limbic system and hypothalamus are activated, all the brain coverings are
opened up. Thus the individual soul becomes capable of uniting with the cosmic
soul (God).

Sahasrar is the final station of the great journey of Kundalini awakening which is
present in the central region of the brain i.e. in the internal capsule and reticular
activating system. Thousands of sparks get emitted from it and hence it is called
Sahasrar. It is also called Brahmalok and Brahmarandhra. The Ajna Chakra is
united to it in the form of a creative center. Sahasrar is the Northern Pole which
on uniting with the cosmic soul attains bliss of Brahman. Activation of Sahasrar
means activating the centres of Grey Matter of the brain. Sushumna nerve which
rises from the base called Mooladhar Chakra takes along with it the Ida (Ganga)
and Pingala (Yamuna) nerves i.e. left to right and then from right to left. Ida
which is on the left side is called Chandra Naadi and has –ve electrical impulses.
Pingala is on the right side and is called Surya Naadi which has a +ve electrical
impulse. It has 2 points of union which by uniting to Sushumna as Sarawati
makes a 3-fold union at the Mooladhar and Ajna Chakras. Ida and Pingala
nerves represent the parasympathetic and sympathetic nerves system.

In reality it is impossible to describe Kundalini Shakti (Divine Serpent Power) in

anatomical terms. What we have given above is the experience of great thinkers
(Maneeshis). Kundalini Shakti has many names like Divine Serpent Power, life
force, fire of life etc. Divine energy attained from Kundalini awakening and
activation of the 6 Chakras gives man divine powers.