AURA, SOUL AND KARMA in JAIN PHILOSOPHY
All objects, animate or inanimate, possess an
electro-magnetic field. Non-living objects are composed of atoms. These are
seen to be unchanging on the surface level. However, at the micro level, they
constantly under go fusion and fission, true to their intrinsic nature. (Purayanti
Galayanti Iti Pudgalah )When atoms of matter get ionized they cause non-living
objects to possess an electro-magnetic field. Similarly, living beings possess
what is known as a bio-electro-magnetic field. The bio-electro-magnetic field
depends on many factors. One's physical fitness, will-power, spiritual state
and karmas determine the clarity and intensity of one's bio-electro-magnetic
field. The quality and intensity of the bio-electro-magnetic field vary
directly on the first three factors and with the auspicious of the spiritually
harmless type of karma (Aghatikarma). It varies inversely with the malefic
deeds of the spiritually harmless type (Aghatikarma) and with all the four
types of spiritually harmful karmas (Ghatikarma).
2 Aura: The electro-magnetic field of the non-living and the
bio-electro-magnetic field possessed by living beings are both, in scientific
terms, known as 'aura' Auras can be captured on a photographic plate, using a
technique known as Kirlian photography. This technique, developed by the
Russian scientist Samyon Kirlian, also enables us to obtain coloured images of
an aura.
and is described in his book 'Human Energy System'
(2) the system used by Rev. Rosalyn Bruyere of the Healing Light Centre, California. Her system is a seven layered system and is described in her book Wheels of Light Study of Chakras'
According to Barbara Ann Brinnan, the author of the book 'Hands of Light' auras have a dualistic field pattern. Every other layer of an aura is highly structured. The odd layers have a definite structure. The even layers are composed of fluid like substances without any particular structure and derive their form from the structures of the odd layers through which they flow! Each layer interpenetrates completely all the preceding layers including the physical body. Thus the emotional body of a being extends beyond the etheric body and includes both the physical and the etheric bodies.
Aura & Energy Centres: Contrary to a widespread myth, the layers of an aura, unlike an onion, cannot be peeled off. However, each layer is distinctly visible and has a specific function.Each subsequent layer of an aura corresponds to an energy centre or chakra numbered in an ascending order from the bottom upwards. Thus, the first layer corresponds to the first chakra and so on. Moreover, each pair of corresponding auric layer and energy centre is associated with a certain life-function.
Chakras and Body Functions: Each layer of the aura is associated with the chakras of body. Moreover the first pair of auric layer and chakra is associated with the physical functioning and physical sensation feeling, physical pain or pleasure."
The second pair is associated with the emotional aspect of human beings.The third layer and the third chakra are associated with our mental life, with linear thinking.
The fourth layer and fourth chakra are the vehicles of our love. Love not only of our mates, but also humanity in general. The fourth pair metabolises the energy of love.
The fifth pair is associated with the higher will more connected with the divine will. The fifth chakra is associated with the power of word and function of speech. The sixth layer and the sixth chakra are associated with celestial love. It is love that extends beyond the human range of love and encompasses all living beings. The Jain concept of "Savi Jiva Karurp ,Sasanarasi" is associated with this sixth chakra. The seventh layer and the seventh chakra are associated with the highest spiritual level of a person.
Moreover, each of the senses is associated with a chakra. Touching is associated with first chakra, hearing, smelling and taste with the fifth chakra and seeing with the sixth chakra.
Thus there are specific locations within our energy systems for physical sensation, emotion, thoughts, memories and other non-physical experiences that we report to our doctors and therapists. Understanding how our physical symptoms are related to these locations will help us to -understand the nature of different illnesses and also the nature of both health and disease. Thus the study of the aura can be a bridge between traditional medicine and our psychological concern.
Dr David Tansely, a radionic specialist, has in his book Radionics and the Subtle Bodies of Man" described all these seven chakras and 21 sub-chakras. In his connection he says that the open end of a normal chakra in the first layer of the aura is about six inches in diameter at the distance of one inch from the physical body. All these main chakras and the 21 sub chakras and other subtle chakras and all the points of acupuncture are the gateways for the transmission of the energy of the aura. So it is important to increase our energy flow through opening of these chakras because higher the energy flow, the healthier we are. If the energy flow decreases or becomes imbalanced then our health will be in danger and we will fall ill.
Energy is transmitted from one layer to the next through passage ways in the tips of the chakras. In most people these passage ways are sealed. They open as a result of spiritual purification process of mind and sou1.
In the eastern esoteric literature, each of the chakras is seen as having a certain number of petals. On closer investigation; these petals appear to be small rotating vortices, spinning at very high rates. Each vortex metabolises an energy vibration at its particular spin frequency. The pelvic chakra for example has four small vortices and metabolises four basic frequencies of energy.
Each of the main chakras is seen in a different colour, which is associated with its energy and frequency. In the reverse order of these chakras in yoga;
(1) Pelvic plexus (MOladhara chakra) comes first.
It is located at the lower end of the spinal cord. Its colour is yellow. The name of its presiding deity is pakinT. This deity is symbol of energy or she is energy incarnate. This chakra has four petals.
(2) The second is Hypogastric plexus (Svadhi§thana chakra). It is located near abdomen. It's colour is orange the name of its presiding deity is Rakini. This chakra has six petals.
(3) The third is solar plexus (Manipura Chakra.) It is located near the navel. Its colour is red. The name of its presiding deity is Lakini, This chakra has ten petals. (
(4) The fourth is heart chakra. It is located near heart in the chest. Its colour is violet. The name of its presiding deity is Kakini. This chakra has twelve petals. The chakra is also called Anahata chakra or cardiac plexus.
(5) The fifth is pharyngeal plexus.(Viuddhi Chakra). It is located near vocal cords in the throat. Its colour is Indigo. The name of its presiding deity is Sakini. This chakra has sixteen petals.
(6) The sixth is cavernous plexus (Ajna Chakra.) it is located in the centre of the forehead, where a vermillion mark is worn by Hindus. It is also called the third eye. It controls sexual feelings. If it remains activated, all the sexual feelings are destroyed. God siva burned the Kama by opening his third eye. The spiritual significance of this statement is that the cavernous plexus of Siva remained activated, so all his sexual feelings got destroyed. The colour of this chakra is blue. The name of the presiding deity is Hakini. According to Madhu Khanna's book "Yantra" this plexus has only two petals. 21 While according to "Hands of light" this plexus has 96 petals.
JAINAM JAYATI SHASHNAM
