A SCIENTIFIC REVIEW ON CHAKRAS & FRUIT COLOR THERAPY

Authors

  • Pradeep, H L N. R, Temporary Lecturer, Unit of Allied Sciences, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka
  • Waratenne, P. R Senior Lecturer, Unit of Allied Sciences, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka.

Keywords:

Chakra, Color therapy, Fruits, Meditation, Yoga

Abstract

Yoga philosophy says, that the power of body and mind are subject to the influence of Prana (vital energy- controlling physical and sensory body) and Chitta (Vital energy - controlling mental body). Any type of energy transformation take place by six Chakra associated with Indriya (sense organs). The aims of this study were to identify the specific chemical constitution of each fruits color group and how are they balance the corresponding Chakaras and to identify the biochemical, physiological and psychological effectiveness of each fruits color groups for own Chakras and to find effective fruit color group treatment protocol for healing the seven Chakras. Modern and Ayurveda classical texts (Susruta Samhitha and Charaka Samhitha) published journal articles, research papers related to Chakra and scientific research of fruit nutrient were reviewed. As per the book of Sat- Cakra- Nirupana by Author Pandit Purnananda and its translated by Author Sir John George Woodroffe (The serpent power) seven Chakra are named as Muladhara Chakra (Root), Swadhisthana Chakra (Sacral), Manipura Chakra (Solar plexus) Anahata Chakra (Heart), Vishuddha Chakra (Throat), Ajna Chakra (Third eye) and Sahasrara Chakra (Crown ). Every Chakra is related to a specific color and endocrine organ which is healing of a blockage energy center. According to Ayurveda, fruit are highly Sattvic or spiritual in nature and promotes lightness, clarity, harmony and contentment. It increases intelligence and a sense of harmony and aids in meditation. Color therapy is the most important of the sensory therapies. It is part of the subtle nutrition for the mind and life-force, the impressions, which feed them. It serves to energize the nerves and through them to stimulate the mind.

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Published

15-07-2021

How to Cite

Pradeep, H L N. R, & Waratenne, P. R. (2021). A SCIENTIFIC REVIEW ON CHAKRAS & FRUIT COLOR THERAPY. International Journal of Applied Ayurved Research, 5(2), 64–71. Retrieved from https://www.ijaar.in/index.php/journal/article/view/906

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Review Articles