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Introduction
(c) The Fire Element
In the body this element is situated in the Manipūra
Cakra. This Cakra is situated in the region of the Navel and
represents the Svaḥ Loka. Colour of this element is red and
quality Form (Ripa). It is triangular in shape and its organs
are Eyes and the Karmendriyas (Motor organs). Disorders
like anger and swelling in the body arise due to an imbalance-
of this element. Siddhi in this clement removes indigestion
and other stomach disorders, and facilitates the process of
Awakening of Kundalini.
Method of Concentration :-Sitting in the same posture as
in the above two cases, one should concentrate upon this
element whose Bija is Ram, form Triangular, and brilliance
like that of Fire. Siddhi in this Tattva develops tremendous
appetite for food and drink, and tolerance of scorching
sunshine or fire, (Ram-bijam Sikhinam dhyayel trikonamaruna-
prabham; Bhavanaparabhohktṛtvamātapāgnisahiṣṇutā).
(d) The Air Element
In the body this element is situated in the Anahata Cakra.
This Cakra itself is situated in the heart region and represents
the Mahaḥ Loka. Colour of this element is green and its shape
has been imagined as both hexagonal and round. Its sense-
quality is Touch, sense-organ Skin and motor organ Hands.
Disorders of Air, such as Asthama, etc., develop out of an
imbalance in this element.
Method of Concentration ---Sitting in the same posture as in
above cases, this element having Yam Bīja, of round shape,
and green brilliance, should be concentrated upon in the
Anahata Cakra. Siddhi in this element bestows the capacity
of flying and moving freely in the Air. (Yam-bijam pavaram
dhyayedvartulam syamal-prabham; Akasa-gamanadyañca pakṣivad-
gamanam tathā.)
(e) The Akasa Element
In the body this element is situated in that Visuddha
Cakra whose place is in the neck and which is the represen-
tative of the Janah Loka. Colour of this element is Blue and
Introduction
(c) The Fire Element
In the body this element is situated in the Manipūra
Cakra. This Cakra is situated in the region of the Navel and
represents the Svaḥ Loka. Colour of this element is red and
quality Form (Ripa). It is triangular in shape and its organs
are Eyes and the Karmendriyas (Motor organs). Disorders
like anger and swelling in the body arise due to an imbalance-
of this element. Siddhi in this clement removes indigestion
and other stomach disorders, and facilitates the process of
Awakening of Kundalini.
Method of Concentration :-Sitting in the same posture as
in the above two cases, one should concentrate upon this
element whose Bija is Ram, form Triangular, and brilliance
like that of Fire. Siddhi in this Tattva develops tremendous
appetite for food and drink, and tolerance of scorching
sunshine or fire, (Ram-bijam Sikhinam dhyayel trikonamaruna-
prabham; Bhavanaparabhohktṛtvamātapāgnisahiṣṇutā).
(d) The Air Element
In the body this element is situated in the Anahata Cakra.
This Cakra itself is situated in the heart region and represents
the Mahaḥ Loka. Colour of this element is green and its shape
has been imagined as both hexagonal and round. Its sense-
quality is Touch, sense-organ Skin and motor organ Hands.
Disorders of Air, such as Asthama, etc., develop out of an
imbalance in this element.
Method of Concentration ---Sitting in the same posture as in
above cases, this element having Yam Bīja, of round shape,
and green brilliance, should be concentrated upon in the
Anahata Cakra. Siddhi in this element bestows the capacity
of flying and moving freely in the Air. (Yam-bijam pavaram
dhyayedvartulam syamal-prabham; Akasa-gamanadyañca pakṣivad-
gamanam tathā.)
(e) The Akasa Element
In the body this element is situated in that Visuddha
Cakra whose place is in the neck and which is the represen-
tative of the Janah Loka. Colour of this element is Blue and