Instinct to Evolution – Part 1

Instinct to Evolution – Part 1

Each one of us represents a microcosm in this vast macrocosm, or a little being inside ourselves. We have within us these very elements of macrocosm. Awakening the chakras are, in one sense also about gaining control of these elements inside, releasing their power, for each element is related to a specific centre/ Chakras. The chakras are vortices of psychic energy and are visualized and experienced as circular movement at a particular rate of vibration. Human evolution, which we are undergoing relentlessly, both as individuals and as a race, is a journey through these different chakras/ energy centres. First one Mooladhara chakra is the subtle root or framework of human existence. Moola means 'the root', adhara means 'support'. Mooladhara is the most basic, fundamental chakra. It is like the central station. In actual fact there are 7 higher and 7 lower chakras, representing 14 planes of consciousness. The lower most chakra in human is the highest in animals.

Out of all, Fear is one of the instinct always there in human life which brings us closer to the animal and pushes us down. Fear and insecurity are in everyone. There is nobody who is free from fear or insecurity. However, one has to realize the futility of fear. There is no need for me to be fearful or afraid, if whatever is going to happen, is out of my control. We have to know how much fear we can manage, and what we cannot manage. If we can manage, there is no cause of fear, if we can’t manage then anyway we have no control, as it is an instinctual response. The instant response to a situation is called instinct. The fear factor comes in when we are not aware of the situation. When aware, there is no fear. Insecurity comes when there is no awareness.

In its awakened state this centre represents our spiritual potential, but in its dormant state it represents the instinctive level of life which supports our basic existence. Both of these possibilities lie in Mooladhara. Microcosmic blooming of this chakra is connected with the Annamaya kosha, Apana vayu, sense of smell, the nose, the thumb finger, limbs, genitals, anus, perineal body, excretory functions, sacro-coccygeal plexus, Musculo-skeletal system & body weight, and the macrocosmic connection is with Bhuloka, Mars planet, Elephant and the Earth element. The consciousness at this level expresses with passion, the instincts- Fear- bhaya, ahara- craving, nidra- sleep, and maithuna- sexuality, anger, greed, and sexual aspect of procreation (same as in animal), attachment, accumulation, material security, survival, stability and materialism etc. The Divine or awakened consciousness at Mooladhar manifests the divine source and its quality of Kubera, Ganesha, Subramanya, Hanuman and Brahma within us. Other associated power manifestations of awakened Mooladhara – Awakening of Kundalini, Levitation, total control over body, Ever Disease free body and mind, Ability to produce any smell and ever cheerful etc.

AWARENESS is the key to overcome the instinct of fear. Also reducing the stress level with AJAPA Breathing & Japa. Building self-confidence through SWAN - S(Strength) W(Weakness) A(Ambition) N(Need) understanding. Suitable ShatKriya & Asanas for the readiness of body to contain & retain the Mooladhar energy frequency. Smell/ incense/aroma is the Mooladhara trigger to activate Earth element, Chakra Sadhana & Shuddhi for cleansing and balancing of Mooladhara Chakra to overcome the instinctual consciousness and evolve further. Tuning the vibration of Mooladhar Chakra with suitable energy frequency of Ganesha, Hanuman, Kuber, Subramanya & Brahma through sound vibration (Mantras) and use of natural products having same electromagnetic energy (Colour, Rudraksha, Gems, Herbs etc.) suiting to the individuals are another important step for taming the Kundalini at this level of Instinct. Building HQ (Health quotient) & WQ (Work & Wealth quotient) is also very important step at the central station of Mooladhar to move on the path of evolution.

Dr Mrinalini K, Agrim Yoga.