Human Chakra System and music

According to Ancient Indian Language (Sanskrit) ‘Chakra’ means “Spinning Wheel of Energy”. In human body there are various centers of energy which are known as Chakras. There are mainly 7 chakras, running up the spine, which are each connected to a nerve plexus, situated within the seven main endocrine glands  These chakras have different rates of vibration or sound. By balancing these Chakra with Chakra healing sound, healthier balance of the body, mind and spirit can be achieved.

Each of the seven main Chakras govern different emotional states, and also, different parts of the body. Each of the seven main Chakras also responds to a different Chakra sound healing frequency.

These 7 chakras correspond to the seven notes on a musical scale. They can help to clear negative emotions and energy and restore balance. Following table shows the corresponding note for each chakra.

Ragas also help to activate specific chakras. Ragas also influences the chakras in maintaining their optimum spin and balance, ensuring a balanced energy supply to different organs that are connected to the specific chakra.

Mooladhar  Chakra  (Root  Chakra)

Located at the base of the spine,  influences ones physical vitality, physical survival instincts, fight or flight responses, and the emotions of anger.  It’s iimbalance may manifest as losing interest in survival in the “real world”, physical addictions and obsessions, selfishness, restlessness, volatile emotions and a lack of vitality. Ultimately, ddisturbance here leads to sadness, misery and depression. Singing raga Kedara, Hindol, Shyam Kalyan, and Hansdhwani will help to stimulate this chakra.

Swadhisthana chakra (Sacral Chakra)

Swadhisthana Chakra is an encapsulation of ones sexuality, self esteem, creativity, pleasures and frustrations. It balances sexual energy, and the urinary and reproductive organs. This Chakra is the base of ones creativity, manifesting, money and prosperity. Ones personal magnetism, patterns of control, and sociability also emanated from this Chakra. An imbalance in the Swadhisthana Chakra may result in eating disorder, alcohol and drug addiction, intimacy issues, impotence, frigidity and depression. Singing raga Darbari ,Desh and Gurjari Todi  help balance this chakra.

Manipura chakra (Solar Plexus Chakra)

The Manipura chakra , involves fear of rejection, self esteem, sensitivity to criticism, a distorted self image, and fear of  “secrets being found out”. An imbalance in this chakra might manifest as poor decisions, poor concentration, trouble taking action and getting things done, and an inability to judge a situation accurately. Singing raga Yaman, Abhogi, Bhipalasi helps balance this chakra.

Anahata chakra (Heart Chakra)

The Anahata Chakra is the center for unconditional love, compassion, empathy, forgiveness and tolerance. The purpose of the Anahata includes maintaining the connections and ties to those we love. Imbalance of this chakra reflects hate, fear, envy, anger and despair; may be felt as difficult relationships, living through others, depending on others for your happiness, and a lack of self discipline. Singing raga Malkauns, Bhairav, Ahir Bhairav, Durga  helps balance this chakra.

Vishuddha chakra (Throat Chakra) 

The Vishuddha Chakra is the chakra of communication, self expression and judgment. Imbalance of the Throat Chakra reflects the need to criticize, a lack of authority, and indecisiveness. Throat Chakra imbalance may be experienced as poor self expression, habitual lying, learning disabilities, doubt, fear, and uncertainty. Singing raga Puriya dhanashri, Jaijaiwanti help balance this chakra

Agya chakra (Brow Chakra)

The Agya chakra , TheThird Eye Chakra is situated in the center of the brain (not the center of the forehead). Life lessons of the this Chakra include ‘reality checks’, detachment, understanding, open mindedness, trusting your intuition and psychic abilities, self realization, and releasing repressed negative thinking. The wisdom within the Third Eye include intuition, wisdom and intellect. A Sixth Chakra imbalance might be experienced as a learning disability, poor coordination, nightmares, headaches/ migraines and sleep disorders. Singing raga Hameer, Bhup, Bhageshi help balance this chakra.

Sahastra chakra (Crown Chakra) 

The Sahastra Chakra  is located at the crown of the head. It is the channel through which we receive Divine guidance, wisdom and purpose. This chakra includes your connecting cord to the Divine, your life’s purpose, and connection to your past lives. An imbalance in the Crown might result as loss of meaning or identity, mental instability, and a lack of purpose. Singing raga Bhairavi, Darbari activates this chakra .

Music heals the mind and the body. Today most illnesses are because of stress known as psycho-somatic illnesses and  these  psycho-somatic illnesses is on the rise. So in order to remain healthy, we need to make our body  immune to all these stresses. Music is an effective stress buster and can help modify the response to these stresses.