Tantra Tantra Chakra System

Question 1

How many primary chakras are recognized in classical Tantric texts?

Accepted Answer

Seven

Answer

Classical Tantra recognizes seven primary chakras from muladhara at the base of the spine to sahasrara at the crown of the head.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Muladhara

Answer

Muladhara, meaning 'root support,' is the first chakra associated with earth element, survival, and the dormant kundalini energy.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Svadhisthana (sacral chakra)

Answer

Svadhisthana, located in the lower abdomen, governs the water element, emotional flow, sexual energy, and creative impulses.

Question 4

What element and function is associated with the Manipura chakra?

Accepted Answer

Fire element; personal power, will, and digestion

Answer

Manipura, the solar plexus chakra, is associated with fire, governing personal willpower, self-esteem, and metabolic digestion.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The heart chakra; unconditional love and compassion

Answer

Anahata, meaning 'unstruck sound,' is the heart chakra associated with the air element, unconditional love, and the bridge between lower and upper chakras.

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