Tantra Fundamentals 3

Question 1

How many primary chakras are most commonly described in classical Tantric systems?

Accepted Answer

Seven

Answer

Three

Answer

Twelve

Answer

Five

Question 2

Which chakra is traditionally located at the base of the spine?

Accepted Answer

Muladhara (root chakra)

Answer

Sahasrara (crown chakra)

Answer

Ajna (third eye)

Answer

Vishuddha (throat)

Question 3

The 'sahasrara' or crown chakra is associated with what?

Accepted Answer

Higher consciousness and spiritual union

Answer

Digestion

Answer

Physical strength

Answer

Hearing

Question 4

In Tantric anatomy, the central energy channel along the spine is called what?

Accepted Answer

Sushumna

Answer

Ida only

Answer

Pingala only

Answer

Prana-vayu

Question 5

Ida and Pingala are best described as what?

Accepted Answer

Two energy channels spiraling around the central channel

Answer

Two chakras at the feet

Answer

Two mantras

Answer

Two deities of wealth

Question 6

The Anahata, or heart chakra, is primarily associated with which qualities?

Accepted Answer

Love and compassion

Answer

Logical analysis

Answer

Physical balance

Answer

Speech and expression

Question 7

What is the general purpose of working with the chakras in Tantric practice?

Accepted Answer

To balance and awaken energy for spiritual growth

Answer

To increase body weight

Answer

To memorize scriptures faster

Answer

To predict the weather