The Pranic Healing Chakra Mantra consists of bija (seed) mantras associated with the seven principal chakras, or energy centers, of the subtle body as described in classical yoga and tantric texts. Each chakra has a specific bija mantra that resonates with its vibrational frequency, facilitating the removal of blockages and the balanced flow of prana (life force). The root chakra (Muladhara) is associated with the mantra 'Lam', the sacral chakra (Svadhisthana) with 'Vam', the solar plexus (Manipura) with 'Ram', the heart chakra (Anahata) with 'Yam', the throat chakra (Vishuddhi) with 'Ham', the third eye (Ajna) with 'Om', and the crown chakra (Sahasrara) with silence or the mantra 'Om' as well.
These bija mantras are found in texts such as the 'Yoga-Kundalini Upanishad' (verses 1.77-83) and the 'Shiva Samhita' (chapter 5, verses 70-78), which detail the locations, colors, and seed syllables of the chakras. The practice of chanting these mantras is traditionally done to awaken Kundalini Shakti, the dormant spiritual energy coiled at the base of the spine, and to purify the nadis (energy channels). According to the 'Mantra Mahodadhi' (chapter 7), each bija mantra should be recited with proper visualization of the chakra's lotus petals, color, and deity.
The recommended chanting count is 108 repetitions per chakra, ideally performed in a seated posture during morning or evening hours, after a bath and in a clean, quiet space. Cautions include the need for guidance from a qualified guru when attempting to awaken Kundalini, as improper practice can lead to energetic imbalances. The mantras are also used in pranic healing to direct energy to specific areas of the physical body corresponding to each chakra.
This tradition is pan-Indian and has gained global recognition through modern yoga and healing practices.
The seed mantras of the seven chakras: Muladhara (Lam), Svadhisthana (Vam), Manipura (Ram), Anahata (Yam), Vishuddhi (Ham), Ajna (Om), and Sahasrara (Om).
Each syllable is a bija (seed) mantra corresponding to a chakra: Laṁ (earth), Vaṁ (water), Raṁ (fire), Yaṁ (air), Haṁ (ether), Oṁ (consciousness).