1. Theosophy Presented in Graphical Form
PRÂNA AND THE CHAKRAS
Theosophy Presented in Graphical Form
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Some Works Referred:
Besant A., A Study in Consciousness, TPH, 1972
Besant A. and Leadbeater C.W., Occult Chemistry, TPH, 1951
Leadbeater C.W., The Chakras, TPH, 1996
Leadbeater C.W., Man, Visible and Invisible, TPH, 1971
Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964
Powell A.E., The Etheric Double, TPH, 1971

2. The Solar Forces 3 2 1 Aspects of the Logos Fohat Kundalini Prâna
Powell A.E., The Etheric Double, TPH, 1971, Diagram I, p. 9
All these forces remain distinct and manifest on all the Planes.
“...the force of the Third Logos also rises again after touching its lowest point… Kundalini is the power of that Outpouring on its path of return…” (Leadbeater C.W., The Chakras, TPH,1996, p. 28 )
Fohat
or Cosmic
Electricity
Prâna
or Vitality
Kundalini
or Serpent
Fire

3. The Ultimate Physical Atom
The Will Force of Solar Logos, welling up from another dimension
Powell A.E., The Etheric Double, TPH, 1971, Diagrams II (1), (2), pp
Besant A. and Leadbeater C.W., Occult Chemistry, TPH, 1951, Fig. 3. p. 13
The Vitality Force of Solar Logos, welling up from another dimension

4. The Vitality Globule Original Atom
Powell A.E., The Etheric Double, TPH, 1971, Diagrams II (3), (4), pp
Besant A. and Leadbeater C.W., Occult Chemistry, TPH, 1951, Fig. 46, p. 95

5. The Constitution of the Human Being
MONAD (TURIYÂTMA)
SELF (ÂTMA -- BUDDHI -- MANAS)
Jinarajadasa C., First Principles of Theosophy, TPH, 1960, Fig. 55, p. 166
(See also Leadbeater C.W., Man, Visible and Invisible, TPH, 1971, Plate II)
The Monad (Turîyâtma), existing on the Anupâdaka Plane, puts forth a reflection of itself and acquires vehicles on the lower Planes for the sake of gaining experience. The Permanent Atoms and Principles get attached to the Monad with the help of the seven Creative Hierarchies.
The four lower Principles constitute the perishable Personality, which is renewed every incarnation. The real Individual, the Self (Jîvâtma) continues in the Causal Body, lasts throughout the Human stage.
CAUSAL (KÂRANA)
ASTRO-MENTAL (KÂMA)
THE PERSONALITY
ETHERIC DOUBLE (PRÂNAMAYA)
GROSS PHYSICAL (STHÛLA)

6. Functions of the Etheric Double1
To act as a Mold for the building of the Physical Body 2
To absorb Prâna and distribute it through out the Body 3
To act as a bridge between the Physical and the Astral Consciousness
Powell A.E., The Etheric Double, TPH, 1971, p.4 4
To develop Force-centres through which the phenomena of the Etheric world could be cognized

7. Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 55, p. 149
Shape of the Chakras
Rapidly rotating Vortex,
2 to 6 inches, opening into the surface of the Etheric Double
Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 55, p. 149
Stem ending on the corresponding Center on the Spine

8. Structure of the Chakra
Primary Forces, move radially outward
Vitality Force of Solar Logos, welling up from another dimension
Secondary Force is rotational
Powell A.E., The Etheric Double, TPH, 1971, Diagrams III (2) to (4), pp 24-26
Primary force (Vitality) from Astral plane wells up at the center and gushes radially outward. Secondary Force weaves up and down in circulatory motion around these ‘spokes.’

9. Working of the Chakra To Throat Chakra To Navel Chakra and Abdomen
To entire Nervous system
Powell A.E., The Etheric Double, TPH, 1971, Diagrams IV (1) to (4), pp 28-31
Vitality Globules are drawn into Center, broken into particles. Vitality particles are whirled round by ‘secondary forces.’ The latter are seized by appropriate ‘spokes’ and dispatched to various destinations.
To Heart Chakra
To Root Chakra

10. Powell A.E., The Etheric Double, TPH, 1971, Diagram XIII, p 56
Names and Functions
Sahasrâra (Crown)--Continuity of
Consciousness
Âjnâ (Brow)--Clairvoyance
Vishuddha (Throat)--Clairaudience
Anâhata (Cardiac)--Understanding
Leadbeater C.W., The Chakras, TPH, 1996, Plate opposite p. 19 and Table I, p. 7
Powell A.E., The Etheric Double, TPH, 1971, Diagram XIII, p 56
* “The Spleen Chakra is not indicated in the Indian books; its place is taken by a Center called the Svâdhishthâna, situated in the neighborhood of the generative organs, to which the same six petals are assigned…” (Leadbeater C.W., The Chakras, op. cit., p. 7)
*Svâdhishthâna (Splenic)--Travelling
Manipûra (Navel)--Feeling
Mûlâdhâra (Root)--Seat of
Kundalini

11. Types of Nervous System
Leadbeater C.W., The Chakras, TPH, 1996, pp
Besant A., A Study in Consciousness, TPH, 1972, pp

12. Chakras and the Nervous System
Crown Chakra
Chakras and the Nervous System
Pineal Gland and Pituitary Body
Brow Chakra
1st Cervical
Carotid Plexus
Pharyngeal Plexus
3rd Cervical
Throat Chakra
8th Cervical
Cardiac Plexus
Heart Chakra
SPINAL GANGLIA
Splenic Plexus
8th Thoracic
Solar Plexus
Leadbeater C.W., The Chakras, TPH, 1996, Plate opposite p. 40, p. 41
1st Lumbar
Spleen Chakra
Navel Chakra
4th Sacral
Coccygeal Plexus
Root Chakra

13. Root Chakra (Mûlâdhâra)
Leadbeater C.W., The Chakras, TPH, 1996, Plate I, between pages 18 and 19
4 Spokes--Receives Orange, Red and some dark Purple Vitality from Spleen Chakra

14. Spleen Chakra
Leadbeater C.W., The Chakras, TPH, 1996, Plate II, between pages 18 and 19
6 Spokes--Absorbs Vitality Globules from Sun and splits them into 7 different streams

15. Navel Chakra (Manipûra)
Leadbeater C.W., The Chakras, TPH, 1996, Plate III, between pages 18 and 19
10 Spokes--Receives Green Vitality from Spleen Chakra

16. Heart Chakra (Anâhata)
Leadbeater C.W., The Chakras, TPH, 1996, Plate IV, between pages 18 and 19
12 Spokes--Receives Yellow Vitality from Spleen Chakra

17. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)
Leadbeater C.W., The Chakras, TPH, 1996, Plate V, between pages 18 and 19
16 Spokes--Receives Violet and Blue Vitality from Spleen Chakra

18. 96 Spokes--Half Rose with much Yellow, half Purplish-blue
Brow Chakra (Âjnâ)
Leadbeater C.W., The Chakras, TPH, 1996, Plate VI, between pages 18 and 19
96 Spokes--Half Rose with much Yellow, half Purplish-blue

19. Crown Chakra (Sahasrâra)
Leadbeater C.W., The Chakras, TPH, 1996, Frontispiece
Centre 12 Spokes, Outer 960 Spokes--Receives Yellow from Heart Chakra and Violet Vitality from Throat Chakra

20. Distribution of Vitality
NAVEL
ABDOMEN
SAMÂNA VÂYU
Excretory Organs
LOWER & CENTRAL BRAIN
THROAT
Top of Head
UDÂNA VÂYU
Breath
UPPERBRAIN
BROW
VYÂNA VÂYU
NERVOUS
SYSTEM
BLOOD
Pores
SPLEEN
Leadbeater C.W., The Chakras, TPH, 1996, Table IV, p. 61
Powell A.E., The Etheric Double, TPH, 1971, Diagram XI, p 51 and Diagram XII, p. 53
SEX ORGANS
APÂNA VÂYU
CROWN
ROOT
PRÂNA VÂYU
BRAIN
Excretory Organs
HEART

21. The Health Aura (Etheric)
Excess Prâna streaming out from the pores
Leadbeater C. W., Man Visible and Invisible, TPH, 1988, Plate 24, between pages 86 and 87
The Health Aura (Etheric)

22. Modification in Developed Person
Stimulates Affection
BRAIN
Quickens Spirituality
Modification in Developed Person
Intensifies Intellect
From Spleen Chakra
SPINAL COLUMN
ROOT CHAKRA
Powell A.E., The Etheric Double, TPH, 1971, Diagram V, p 37
SEX
ORGANS
BLOOD
For heat
of body