7 Chakras y los 7 Pétalos
Originating in the ancient Aryan race, introduced into ancient India and recorded in the Hindu Vedic writings, the ancient sanskrit word for chakra meaning 'wheel' or 'disk’, in helping us relate in various ways to our energetic system (including mind, body and spirit) and the various levels of human psychology.
The Flower of Being is a model of practical ascension for modern times which can easily correlate to the chakra system, helping to
demonstrate the depth of the chakra system and the holistic nature of the flower of being.
Let's take a quick look to identify some of the cross-over.
Crown Chakra = Petal 1: Choice
Regarding wisdom and intention, the crown chakra corresponds with Choice on the flower of being, signifying the fundamental attitude to focus.
Third Eye or Brow Chakra = Petal 2: Direction
Relating to insight and intuition, the third eye chakra corresponds with Direction on the flower of being for holistic intelligence of guiding our life direction.
Throat Chakra = Petal 3: Order
Relating to self-expression, the throat chakra is about ordering your relationships and surroundings in a way that suits your own needs of self-expression. This relates to 'order' in the Flower of Being for organising your environment and life. That your outer world expresses your
inner world.
Heart Chakra = Petal 4: Priority
Relating to empathy, the heart chakra is about acknowledging and respecting both your own needs and the needs of others. This can be seen as relating to Priority on the Flower of Being: The ability to decide what is best in all situations for any responsibility, desire or goal.
Navel or Solar Plexus Chakra = Petal 5: Harmony
The navel chakra is about feeling open and in control, confident and assertive of your own interests, views and needs. This relates to the petal for Harmony on the Flower of Being.
Sacral or Spleen Chakra = Petal 6: Synergy
This is about feeling and sexuality, the dynamic interaction between different energies. Hence the sacral chakra relates to collaborative synergy on the Flower of Being.
Root or Base Chakra = Petal 7: Creation
The root chakra is the most base manifestation of energy; the material world. Through your mind, body and spirit you manifest thought into thing, you create. Hence the base chakra corresponds with the petal of Creation on the Flower of Being.