Name: Mooladhara Chakra
Physical Level: Pelvic Plexus, Prostrate Gland
Controls: Sex, Excretion
Qualities: Innocence, Wisdom, Chastity, Eternal Childhood
Place on Hand: Heel of Palm
Causes of Catch: Sexual excessiveness, tantric and occult practices, excessive puritanism
In the beginning of evolution, the first amoeba cell organisms were formed. Thereafter they became more and more complex, developing into multi-cellular organisms, and ultimately to humankind.
The Mooladhara Chakra is made of the earth element and represents the beginning of life. When awakened and nourished, this association with the earth element manifests as a magnetic force within the person. For instance a person with a strong Mooladhara center has a good inner sense of direction (in more ways than one). This Chakra is at the root or foundation of the subtle system, and Mooladhara is situated below the abode of the Kundalini, at the very base of the subtle body. In Sanskrit, "moola" means root (which is the Kundalini) and "adhara" means the support - so Mooladhara translates into the supporter of the Kundalini.
The fundamental quality of the Chakra is innocence, which forms the basis of every righteous character. This innocence is the type of quality, which is evident in babies and small children. It represents action without motive or desire for gross personal gain. This innocence is accompanied by the innate wisdom of a child. A baby knows fundamental aspects of nature instinctively - it knows how to show discomfort by crying, or how to suck to obtain food. This root wisdom, if left undisturbed, would develop into a balanced set of priorities in the adult. Unfortunately the influence of human society sometimes tends to muddy this innocence and so obscure the wisdom that goes with it. By awakening the qualities of the Mooladhara through our meditations, we learn again to be more innocent beings. To be less motive-led in our actions and to make the correct decisions in our lives. Two good examples of the power of this child-like innocent wisdom are the tale of The Emperor's New Clothes and the saying "out of the mouth of babes".
The pure state of Mooladhara chakra also manifests as the wisdom of the heart - that is the ability to perceive the true meaning of what people may say or do (i.e. what is really in their heart). Children again naturally have this ability as they often tune in to the feelings and subtle signals rather than the face value of what is said. This center contains the potential for us to become an eternal divine child, who bubbles with enthusiasm, playfulness and love.
The Mooladhara Chakra governs the excretory and reproductive organs, and as such has a direct bearing on the sexual aspects of the human being. There have been attempts in the past to awaken the Kundalini through sexual practice (witness also the tantric sexual ritual in practices such as witchcraft and voodoo around the world). This is obviously very dangerous and can cause the greatest harm to the Chakra itself. If one remembers that the Mooladhara center provides a gateway though which the Kundalini must pass, then it is easy to understand how anything, which is not innocent, can harm it. Sex has its place in human life as the most sublime physical expression of love within the marriage. Through this channel birth and the creation continue their course. However, it is another thing to allow sex to dominate our lives and bring us out of balance.
After realization one learns to develop respect and proper esteem for one's own chastity and the chastity of others. This sense of right conduct is essential for the development of our own gravity and power. It is the foundation stone of each of us as human beings, the power of incorruptible innocence.
A weakened Mooladhara may show up in a number of ways: poor sense of direction, poor memory, poor sense of balance (gravity), certain "incurable" diseases or mental problems.
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