The Sat Chakra Nirupana explicitly states that these practices should not be attempted without the guidance of a Guru (qualified teacher). The text warns that improper awakening of Kundalini can lead to physical or psychological imbalance.
| Chakra Name | Location | Element (Tattva) | Primary Symbolism | Bija Mantra | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Base of spine | Earth (Prithvi) | Yellow Square; Elephant (Airavata); Brahma. | Lam | | 2. Svadhisthana | Genital region | Water (Apas) | White Crescent Moon; Crocodile (Makara); Vishnu. | Vam | | 3. Manipura | Navel region | Fire (Agni) | Red Triangle; Ram (Agni’s vehicle); Rudra. | Ram | | 4. Anahata | Heart region | Air (Vayu) | Blue Hexagram (Smoke-colored); Black Antelope; Isha. | Yam | | 5. Vishuddha | Throat region | Ether (Akasha) | White Circle; White Elephant; Sadashiva. | Ham | | 6. Ajna | Between eyebrows | Mind (Manas) | White Lotus; No specific animal; Shambhu. | Om | sat chakra nirupana pdf