The Muladhara Chakra is a center of energy that is formed by the pranic energy flowing through the Pingala, Ida, and Sushumna nadis. Here, Pingala is the solar nadi, Ida is the lunar nadi, and Sushumna is the neutral nadi.
In the Muladhara Chakra, Sushumna is typically very inactive. As a result, a person’s entire consciousness is focused on accumulating more and more material wealth, without being conscious of anything else. Greed, anger, lust, attachment, and ego all reside here. These negative energies ensnare everyone. Only those who become aware and mindful can escape their grip. Awareness comes to those who possess concentration.
This Chakra is a Bit Difficult
Rising from this chakra is a challenging task because the bindings here seem real to the individual. Everyone believes, for instance, that they were born to amass wealth and build large structures. The desire for worldly possessions and ego fuel each other. As a person accumulates more objects, their ego grows in tandem. In such a state, consciousness is completely obscured.
What is the solution?
If you want to walk the path of Kundalini awakening, you need to work on two things simultaneously:
1. Purifying the mind
2. Concentrating the mind
If success is achieved in these two areas, the process of Kundalini awakening becomes easier.
If you are practicing Kundalini Sadhana and not seeing success, start focusing on mental purification and concentration. You will soon begin to see results.
How is Consciousness Developed?
There are multiple levels of consciousness. Each chakra generates a specific kind of awareness that helps you move to the next chakra.
When the mind is purified, and concentration increases, distractions will reduce. With regular practice, a state of awareness will arise that will allow you to naturally understand many aspects of the Muladhara Chakra.
When you begin to perceive things differently, it means that the Kundalini has started to stir.
Fighting against the Muladhara Chakra is not easy. It requires both effort and time. Until the first level of consciousness is generated, progress will be slow.
Use of Bija Mantra
The Bija Mantra for the Muladhara Chakra is “Lam,” but it should not be used directly.
Sometimes, Bija mantras generate intense energy that can be difficult to handle. Also, no mantra will work without concentration, and Bija mantras, in particular, will be ineffective without focused attention.
Another consideration is where to direct the energy generated by the Bija mantra. Should it be focused on the entire chakra or its element?
The element of the Muladhara Chakra is earth, represented by a yellow square. This chakra is symbolized by a four-petaled red lotus.
Without understanding these aspects in detail, progress is difficult. It is crucial to know where and when to apply concentration to awaken the chakra and where the Kundalini will rise.
