Tantra Tantra Chakra System

Question 1

How many primary chakras are recognized in classical Tantric texts?

Accepted Answer

Seven

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Five

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Twelve

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Three

Question 2

What Sanskrit name is given to the root chakra located at the base of the spine?

Accepted Answer

Muladhara

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Anahata

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Vishuddha

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Ajna

Question 3

Which chakra is associated with the element of water and governs creativity and sexuality?

Accepted Answer

Svadhisthana (sacral chakra)

Answer

Muladhara (root chakra)

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Manipura (solar plexus)

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Vishuddha (throat chakra)

Question 4

What element and function is associated with the Manipura chakra?

Accepted Answer

Fire element; personal power, will, and digestion

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Water element; emotions and sexuality

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Air element; love and compassion

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Ether element; communication

Question 5

Which chakra is known as Anahata and what is its primary quality?

Accepted Answer

The heart chakra; unconditional love and compassion

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The throat chakra; communication

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The crown chakra; spiritual transcendence

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The root chakra; security

Question 6

What color and seed mantra (bija) is traditionally associated with the throat chakra (Vishuddha)?

Accepted Answer

Blue/turquoise and the bija 'Ham'

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Green and 'Yam'

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Red and 'Lam'

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Violet and 'Om'