7 chakra in Our Body & Bandha

 Mudras

There are 10 types of mudras:

1. Mahamudra

2. Mahabandha  

3. Mahavedha 

4. Khechari  

5. Udiyana/Ujjayi 

6. Moolabandha 

7. Jalandhara  

8. Viparita Karani

9. Vajroli  

10. Shakti Chalani

7 Chakras: seven main energy centers in Our body

1. Muladhara Chakra: "Lam"

   - It has 4 petals.

   - Known as Shambhuling and also called Selarsidh.

   - Presiding deity: Siddha Dvirand.

   - Goddess: Dakini.

   - A wise yogi constantly meditates on the Muladhara chakra.

   - He attains the power of aerial movement, known as Dadhuri Siddhi.

   - The yogi experiences great bodily transformation.

   - His digestive fire increases.

   - By meditating on this chakra, Saraswati Devi (goddess of wisdom) always resides on the yogi's face.

   - Merely chanting its mantra leads to the attainment of mantra siddhi (perfection in mantra practice).

2. Swadhisthana Chakra: "Vam"

   - Presiding deity: Siddha Val.

   - Goddess: Rakini.

   - It has 6 petals.

   - A practitioner who meditates on this chakra receives the exceptional Siddhi of Adima (powers) and stays free from all diseases.

3. Manipura Chakra: "Ram"

   - Located at the navel.

   - Presiding deity: Siddha Sarva Mangala Rudra.

   - Goddess: Lakini.

   - It has 10 petals.

   - Meditating on the Manipura chakra bestows the practitioner with Patala Siddhi (a type of mystical power) that brings continuous joy.

4. Anahata Chakra: "Yam"

   - It has 12 petals.

   - It is of deep red color.

   - It is the center of supreme contentment.

   - Presiding deity: Siddha Pinaki.

   - Goddess: Kakini.

   - By meditating on this chakra, one attains the fruits of both this world and the next.

   - The practitioner gains powers of aerial movement and the ability to control beings in the sky.

   - Khechari and Bhuchari Siddhis (powers) are attained through it.

5. Vishuddha Chakra: "Ham"

   - It has 16 petals.

   - Its brilliance is like gold.

   - Presiding deity: Siddha Changland.

   - Goddess: Sakini.

   - The yogi becomes a master of wisdom and attains knowledge of the four Vedas.

6. Ajna Chakra: "Om"

   - It is white or indigo in color.

   - It has 2 petals.

   - Presiding deity: Mahakala Siddha.

   - Goddess: Hakini.

   - The yogi never experiences sorrow and becomes equal to God.

7. Sahasrara Chakra: silent or "Om" chanting internally 

   - If a practitioner remains stable in the Brahmarandhra (the crown of the head) for even half a minute, they are freed from all sins.

   - A yogi who merges with the Brahmarandhra attains mastery over Adima (mystical powers) and can enjoy them at will.

   - Such a yogi becomes the beloved of the divine and leads others across the ocean of the material world, helping them attain liberation.