In the ancient texts the knowledge about the shat chakra's (6 chakras) are given wordily.
These 6 chakra's are the source of enlightment according to acharyas
These are present at 6 different sites along the centre of the body. Constant meditation leads to the enlightment of these chakra's
Muladhar Chakra (Pelvic Plexus of Coccygeal)
- Location: This is present in the pelvic region between the anus and the groin
- Shape: Round
- Shakti (Power): Dakini
- Here the 'Kundalini' is present
- Enlighting causes understanding of figures of speech and knowledge
Swadhishthan Chakra (Sacral hypogastric plexus)
- Location: This is present above the groin
- Color: Red
- Shape: Crescent
- Shakti (Power): Shakini
- Enlightment of this chakra leads to the end of one's ego
Manipur Chakra (Lumbar of epigastric plexus)
- Location: This is present behind the naval region
- Color: Blue
- Shakti (Power): Lakini
- Enlightment of this chakra pleases Goddess Saraswati
Anahat Chakra (Coracis heart plexus)
- Location: This is present in front of heart
- Shakti (Power): Kakini
- Enlightment of this chakra leads increased concentration
Vishudh Chakra (plexus of purification)
- Location: This is present in the throat
- Shakti (Power): Shakini
- Enlightment of this chakra leads to ultimate peace, happiness and knowledge
Aagya Chakra (Basal ganglion of medulla)
- Location: This is present between the eyebrows
- Color: White
- Shakti (Power): Hakini
- This is the chakra where the yogi's concentrate
Constant meditation leads to the enlightment of these chakra's