Very often, in esoteric books, we read of the term ‘chakras.‘ The word chakra in Sanskrit literally means “wheel.” A chakra is like a wheel. It is circular, and it rotates.
So, what exactly is a chakra? And what are its functions? According to Master Choa Kok Sui, chakras or whirling energy centers are an essential part of the ‘energy body.’ Just as the visible physical body has vital and minor organs, the energy body has major, minor, and mini chakras.
Major Chakras are energy centers, which, in general, are about three to four inches in diameter. They control and energize the significant and vital organs of the visible physical body. They are like power stations supplying life energy or prana to different organs. When the power stations malfunction, the corresponding vital organs become sick or diseased because they do not have enough life energy to operate correctly. Minor chakras are about one to two inches in diameter. Mini chakras are smaller than one inch in diameter. The chakras interpenetrate and extend beyond the visible physical body.
Functions of Chakras
According to MCKS, chakras have several essential functions.
- They absorb, digest, and distribute prana to the different parts of the body.
- The chakras control, energize and properly function the physical body and its different parts and organs. A lot of ailments are caused partially due to the malfunctioning of the chakras.
- In addition to physical functions, the chakras also have emotional functions. These are discussed in more depth in the MCKS Pranic Psychotherapy workshop.
- Some chakras are sites or centers of psychic faculties. Activation of specific chakras may result in the development of certain psychic faculties. For example, the hand minor chakras are among the easiest and safest chakras to activate. These are located at the center of the palms. By activating these chakras, one develops the ability to feel subtle energies and the ability to feel and sense different parts of the aura.
A more profound knowledge of the chakras is essential in practicing Pranic Healing. This is because healers often need to manipulate the energy around the chakras to bring about well-being. For example, uncontrolled emotions like anger and frustration result in ‘pranic depletion‘ around the Solar Plexus and abdominal areas or may manifest as ‘pranic congestion‘ around the Solar Plexus and heart area. In the first case, it manifests as indigestion or loose bowel movements. It may manifest as ulcers or a gallbladder problem in the long run. The second case may manifest as a heart enlargement or other heart-related issues. A particular type of negative emotion may manifest as a specific type of disease in one patient but may manifest as another type of disease in another.
Through cleansing and energizing, the chakras can be balanced, resulting in a healthier energy body, eventually resulting in a healthier physical body. This happens because both the bioplasmic and visible physical bodies are so closely related that what affects one also affects the other and vice versa.
Chakras and Spiritual Practice
Some chakras are also gateways or entry points to specific energies. The Meditation on Twin Hearts is based on the principle that some major energy centers or chakras are entry points or gateways to certain levels or horizons of consciousness. Specifically, the term “Twin Hearts” pertains to the heart and crown energy centers:
- The heart chakra is an energy center in front of a person’s chest. It is the center for compassion, joy, affection, consideration, mercy, and other higher refined emotions.
- The crown chakra is an energy center situated on top of a person’s head. It is the center of illumination, divine love, or oneness.
These two chakras are pictured alongside.
The Heart Chakra is a replica or twin of the Crown chakra – hence the term “Twin Hearts.” The Crown chakra is the entry point to higher spiritual consciousness. When the Crown Chakra is sufficiently activated, its inner core of twelve petals unfurls, opens, and turns upward like a golden cup to receive spiritual energy. Therefore, it is necessary to activate the Crown Chakra to achieve illumination sufficiently. However, the Crown Chakra can only be activated when the heart chakra is sufficiently activated.
Master Choa’s book ‘The Chakras and Their Functions” provides a lot of exciting and practical information about the chakras.
How Many Chakras?
The number of chakras varies from religion to religion, culture to culture, and one time period to another. Many ancient esoteric books reveal only seven chakras or less. However, a few of them hint at the existence of more than seven. There is a point to note here. Even though the ancient scriptures mention the existence of 7 chakras, nowhere is it mentioned that there are only seven chakras. Readers often simply assume that there are only seven chakras. This is an assumption without a basis. Consider, for instance, the following:
- A reference to a city with 11 gates is made in the Upanishads. Many believe that it is an allusion to the 11 chakras. (Katha Upanishad, stanza 5)
- The ‘Kabalistic System’ believes in 11 chakras– ten energy centers and one hidden energy center.
- The Vijnanabhairava (an ancient text on Yoga) mentions 12 energy centers.
Students must understand that truth is always-evolving, which is the basis behind progress. It is essential to discard the lower truth and embrace the higher truth. Reality is dynamic, and understanding also needs to evolve with the truth. MCKS said, “They have never mentioned that only seven chakras exist. The key word is only. The problem is that the students or readers assume seven chakras exist. This is an assumption without any basis. The student must remember that truth is dynamic, not static. It is the basis behind progress. One must be ready to discard lower truth for higher truth.”
The credit goes to MCKS for explicitly revealing and explaining in detail the closely-guarded secret of 11 major chakras in his book “The Ancient Art and Science of Pranic Healing.” MCKS subsequently revealed the secret of the 12th chakra in his book Achieving Oneness with the Higher Soul. MCKS Pranic Healing is possibly the only system in the world that uses the science of the 12-chakra system to bring about healing, well-being, and spiritual development.
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