Root Chakra and Lord Ganesha | Vedic Meet

Do you feel an imbalance in your life? Are you in a pursuit to seek peace and relaxation? You are advised to seek help from Lord Ganpati & and lord ganpati help you to unlock your root chakra.

Well, in this article you will read how Lord Ganesha helps in unblocking the root chakra. So, take a deep breath, relax yourself, and chant “om gang ganpataye namah” and start reading.

Before knowing the connection of lord Ganesha with chakras, let’s see what is a root chakra, and how it affects our life.

Root Chakra:

In Sanskrit, the term Muladhara means the foundation or fundamental base. This chakra is the physiological center positioned beneath the end of the spine.

This chakra keeps us rooted.It triggers sentiments of security, stability, survival, self-sufficiency, aspiration, and security. It helps you to know your desire and protects you from feelings like fear, insecurity, lack of purpose, and frustration from life.

This chakra also holds our instinctual urges for food, sleep, sex, and survival. Root chakra blockage or imbalance can cause low self-esteem, neediness, and frailty, making it difficult to care for oneself.

Element- earth

Color- red

• This chakra is the center which is located under the end of the spine physiologically.
• This chakra keeps us rooted 
• It is associated with feelings of safety, stability, survival, self-sufficiency, ambition, and security. 
• It helps you to know your desire and protects you from feelings like fear, insecurity, lack of purpose, and frustration from life.
• This chakra also holds our instinctual urges for food, sleep, sex, and survival. 

Root chakra blocked or out of balance can lead to self-esteem issues, neediness, and weakness, making it difficult to take care of oneself.

Here, lord Ganesha can help you unlock this chakra. Curious to know how? Let’s see.

Taking help from Lord Ganesha:

Lord Ganesha governs and recedes in the root chakra. Lord Ganesha’s symbolism is rich and multi-layered. Also, guides the other chakras. In hindu mythology, Lord ganesha is considered “विघ्न हरतः”(removing obstacles), guides us to a path of self realization and wisdom. Ganesha helps us to establish a connection with mother nature.

Unlocking the root with the help of lord ganesha helps a person to get stability, wealth and good family relations.

Lord Ganesha is consider the root cause of domestic happiness and peace. Without the blessings of ganesha these things get unbalance.

Let’s see some ways to unlock muladhara (root chakra) with the help of Lord Ganesha.

Siddhi Mantras to Unlock root chakra:

• In siddhi mantra, a person repeats specific mantras for a specific number of times.
• It helps in healing and cleaning the mind and body.
• It helps in decluttering the mind and removing all the negative energies at a higher level of consciousness.
• To unlock root chakra and call on lord Ganesha and seek their blessings.
  “Aum Reeng Ang Ung Ganapathy Ye Namaha.”

This mantra means, I offer my salutations to Lord Ganesha, who is the embodiment of the mantras for the root, sacral and solar plexus chakras.

Manifesting Ganesha:

• Manifestation and visualization are powerful tools for unlocking chakras.
• You can visualize Ganesha seated at the base of your spine, where the root chakra is located.
• You can manifest their energy is flowing through your root chakra.
• It helps clear blockages in energy inside the body.
• It balances the circulation of energy inside the body.
• Sukhasana and Padmasana:
• These yoga asanas are easy and can be perform by anyone.
• Start with taking deep breaths and relax your body. Let those stiff muscles relax.
• Get into the dhyana mudra or meditation pose.
• Now, chant the siddhi mantra that you’ve read above.
• Chanta ‘Gam’ with every exhalation.
• Repeat it numerous times. Then slowly open your eyes and relax yourself.

Ganesha’s qualities align with the characteristics of a balanced rot chakra. His wisdom guides us to make grounded decisions. His potbelly reminds us to digest experiences in a nourishing way, and his broken tusk represents the release of egoistic desires that may hold us back. By embracing these qualities, we can strengthen our root chakra and create a solid foundation for personal growth 

Symbolism of Lord Ganesha

In the above mentioned information, you read how different parts of lord ganesha provides us life lessons, so let’s understand the symbolisation of Lord Ganesha:

• His elephant head signifies wisdom, intelligence, and a deep understanding of the self.
• Ganesha’s elephant head signifies his ability to perceive the complexities of life. It serves as a reminder to seek knowledge, cultivate wisdom, and make informed decisions on our spiritual journey.
• Large stomach represents the ability to assimilate and digest experiences and knowledge. It suggests the ability to digest and process both negative and positive experiences of life.
• Ganesha teaches us to be grateful for these experiences, to embrace all aspects of our lives and transform them into sources of growth and wisdom. By nourishing ourselves with the lessons learned, we can evolve spiritually and lead fulfilling lives.
• The broken tusk is a symbol of sacrifice and renunciation of ego, which is vita for spiritual growth. According to mythology, Ganesha broke his own tusk to use it as a writing instrument during the creation of the epic Mahabharata.
• This act of sacrifice represents the willingness to let go of one’s ego for the greater good. It teaches us the importance of humility, selflessness, and the ability to surrender our ego-driven desires. The broken tusk reminds us to rise above selfishness and embrace a path of service, compassion, and spiritual evolution.
• Ganesha’s vehicle, the mouse (Mushak Raja), represents the ability to navigate through obstacles with agility and determination.
• Ganesha’s ability to ride the mouse signifies his mastery over mind and senses, restlessness, and lack of focus. Guiding us to control our minds and navigate through the obstacles of life with agility and determination.

F.A.Qs

1.) Why is Lord Ganesha called “Vighna Harta”?

Lord Ganesha’s association with overcoming obstacles stems from his ability to ride a mouse, symbolizing his mastery over the restless mind and senses. He guides us to control our minds and navigate through life’s challenges.

2.) How can Lord Ganesha help in our spiritual journey?

Lord Ganesha can assist in our spiritual journey by removing obstacles and providing guidance. By invoking his energy and meditating upon him, we can unlock the power within ourselves, fostering stability, grounding, and a sense of security.

3.) What root chakra is associated with?

The root chakra is associated with stability, grounding, and a sense of security.

4.) How to know if root chakra is blocked?

Signs of a blocked root chakra can include feelings of insecurity, lack of stability, and a disconnection from the physical body.