Tantra Tantra Chakra System 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which deity pair is traditionally associated with the Muladhara chakra?
- Brahma and Dakini (Correct answer)
- Vishnu and Lakshmi
- Shiva and Parvati
- Indra and Sachi
Correct answer: Brahma and Dakini
Brahma (creator) and the shakti Dakini reside in Muladhara, representing the creative potential at the foundation of the energy system.
Question 2: What is the element and geometric shape associated with Muladhara chakra?
- Earth element and a yellow square (Correct answer)
- Water element and a crescent moon
- Fire element and a red triangle
- Air element and a blue circle
Correct answer: Earth element and a yellow square
Muladhara corresponds to the earth element symbolized by a yellow square (prithvi yantra), representing stability and groundedness.
Question 3: What does the term 'granthis' refer to in Tantric chakra anatomy?
- Psychic knots that block kundalini's ascent and must be pierced during awakening (Correct answer)
- The names of chakra deities
- Breathing techniques for each chakra
- A type of mantra
Correct answer: Psychic knots that block kundalini's ascent and must be pierced during awakening
The three granthis (Brahma, Vishnu, Rudra) are energetic knots at the lower, middle, and upper spine that act as valves blocking premature kundalini progression.
Question 4: Which chakra is called 'the jewel city' and is associated with the ram as its animal symbol?
- Manipura (solar plexus chakra) (Correct answer)
- Svadhisthana (sacral chakra)
- Anahata (heart chakra)
- Vishuddha (throat chakra)
Correct answer: Manipura (solar plexus chakra)
Manipura means 'city of jewels' and its animal is the ram, symbolizing fiery willpower and the drive to assert oneself in the world.
Question 5: In Tantric teaching, what are 'kshetrams' in relation to chakras?
- The front-body trigger points that correspond to each chakra's location (Correct answer)
- Alternative names for chakras
- Subsidiary chakras in the hands and feet
- Sacred pilgrimage sites
Correct answer: The front-body trigger points that correspond to each chakra's location
Kshetrams are the front-body activation points associated with each chakra, used in practices such as yoga nidra's rotation of consciousness.
Question 6: What is the bija (seed) mantra for Ajna chakra?
- Om (Aum) (Correct answer)
- Aim
- Hrim
- Klim
Correct answer: Om (Aum)
Om is the primordial seed sound of Ajna, the command center, reflecting its role as the threshold between individual mind and universal consciousness.
Tantra Tantra Chakra System 3
Which deity pair is traditionally associated with the Muladhara chakra?