Translation Pure Chakra (Throat Chakra) Location Neck region, throat, carotid plexus, the cervical part of the spinal column that corresponds to the neck. Yantra Click for a larger image Element Akasha Element color Smoky purple Aspects Knowledge Ruling planet Jupiter Deity Panchavaktra Shiva Behavioral characteristics Simple living and high thinking, un-knotted by true spiritual knowledge. The main problem is negative intellect. Associated age A person of 28 to 35 years old. Leela - States of Being in the Chakras 37. Right Knowledge (Gyana) 38. Plane of Prana (Prana Loka) 39. Plane of Apana (Apana Loka) 40. Plane of Vyana (Vyana Loka) 41. Human Plane (Jaga Loka) 42. Plane of Fire (Agnih Loka) 43. Birth of Man (Manushya Janma) 44. Ignorance (Avidya) 45. Right Knowledge (Suvidya)

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This overview on the Seven Chakras was synthesized by Wil Geraets from the "Chakras" book, which provides many details on the seven chakras : Techniques and effects of meditation, related colors, shapes, sounds, yantras, predominant senses and sense organs, work organs, planes, Shakti's, notes on sleep and body chemistry,… Click here for all extracts from this book.

Detailed behavioral characteristics for the seven chakras are also found within the game and book called "Leela", which discusses 9 mental attitudes related to each of the seven chakras and allows one to achieve a better understanding of the seven chakras by playing a board game. Click here for all extracts from this book.