Colors as a form of energy are active at all levels of our being- mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. without life there is little color- without colour there is no life.
Colors play an important part in the maintenance of our health, but we seldom pay much attention to them. colors effect animals, insects and human beings. life reacts to the color and this has been emphasized in our ancient medical texts. it is a fact that the colors of the spectrum are all due to vibration of light at different wavelengths. on either side of the visible spectrum there are the invisible ultra vioulet or actinic rays with a hight frequency, and the infra-red or heat waves, with a low frequency. it, therfore , stands to reasons that since we are all but charges of electricity in waves and varying frequencies, the various colours which are also waves and frequencies would have a disturbing or beneficial effect on the organishm, while food is being broken down for assimilation in the stomach, surely the differnt types of vibration(which are the different colours) will have their different effects on the various types of vibration that are constantly going on in our bodies to give us human form!
The ancient text says that all colors of the rainbow are present in fruits and vegetables(which they have got from the sun) and that when these colours are ingested into the body they are stored up in different plexuses(chakras) of the body.
chakras are a multi-echelon system, literally 'wheels' are said to be vortices of pranic energy each associated with special powers that can be awakened, the source and mainstay of all life which, if we want to stay alive healthily, we must tap~ These chakras conceived as physically located centres of the body, linked by invisible nerves are merely concentration points. A chakra has a seed sound-symbol (bija -mantra), its form symbol (yantra), its colour, its pre~iding god and goddess and so on. The lower five chakras correspond to the five elements. Purely from the point of understanding the importance of colour in food and in our daily life, the yantra, its colour the elements and the sense organs are discussed in detail without giving any
description to the bija and the presiding god. and goddess according to the aspects of Kundalini Yoga.
The first chakra 'Muladhaia' is located at the base of the spine between the anus and the genitals with a form symbol of lotus with four petals. It is related to the element 'eartht, smell being the sense organ. The colour of the four, petals are the four corners of the world I and is 'yellow', this represents creation and it stores this colour whenever there is a surplus and it is necessary for the sacrococcygeal, plexus. This colour has a progressively longer wave length with a lower
frequency affecting skin and nervous system. It is a powerhouse to lift depression. It increases critical judgement faculty. It deals with mind and maturity. Food items with the base colour of yellow are tuvar dal, turmeric, yellow pumpkin, yellow banana, mangoes, lime, dhoklas, jalebies, yellow pedas etc.
The second chakra 'Swadhisthana' is located at the genitals with the form symbol of lotus with six petals. The colour here is 'white' :0.. and the element is 'water'. The sense organ being the taste. Deficiency in white will retard the functions of this plexus. Eating food with white colour such as white turnip, love apples, shingada, rice-idlis, rice, skinned udad dal, garlic, white raddish, will help or meditating upon the white colour will restore the problem.
The third chakra 'Manipura' is located at the solar plexus with a form symbol of lotus with ten petals, the colour being 'red' and element being fire (sun). Here the sense organ is sight and it controls emotions. Red is a male energy, it attracts the opposite sex, controls the subconscious mind, and the primary instincts and desires, it also supplies the life force-prana. It develops physical power and strength, courage, love, enthusiasm, leadership, socialism and
generosity.
The fourth chakra 'Anah!tta' is located at the heart centre with the form symbol of lotus with twelve petals. The element is 'air' and the sense organ 'touch', the abode of mercy. The colour 'blue' (royal or moonlight) is a female energy which has a revitalizing effect and brings restfulness to the spirit. It relaxes our body and helps combat tension, brings down BP, represents peace, fulfilment and contentment. It's the order of intelligence.
The fifth chakra 'Vishuddha' is located at the throat centre with the form symbol of lotus with sixteen petals. It controls the sense organ hearing with the element ether (sky / space). The colour purple stimulates the soul. This colour is good for the tired eyes. It brings calmness to the emotionally erratic people. Gives feeling for the intangible and brings union of body and spirit. Eat jamuns, currants, brinjals, sweet potatoes, rajma to awaken the power. .
The sixth chakra 'Ajna' is located in between the eyebrows with a- form symbol of lotus with two petals, the colour here is snow white and is related to the region of the mind (manas-part which thinks; and buddhi-part which decides).
Her~ the lotus i~ sacred and purity is the essence. Milk, lassi butter-milk, paneer, sago, barley etc., are the food items influential for this chakra.
The seventh chakra 'Sahasrara' is based at the crown of the head centre (Cerebrum) with the form symbol lotus with a thousand petals. This is the centre of self-realization (samadhi¬the realization of the true Self beyond the ego). Other Colours which relate to our. Health Green, colour of balance, which influences the heart, blood pressure and the emotions and vitalizes the nerves. If balance is not attained, it can lead to pains of heart including envy and jealousy. A colour of emotional relationships. This is a colour of bonding, a wonderful colour to get rid of negative emotions and mental stress. It restores stability and helps in decision making. Also responsible for chest, shoulders and lower legs. It also imparts wisdom, peace, harmony, sympathy and generosity (eating green leafy will be vegetables beneficial Indigo, a colour of devotion brings relaxation to the mind. It represents the skeleton and the backbone. It is a strongest pain-killer. This colour is good for lungs and chest complaints. Emerald green revitalizes the entire
being. Vermilion brings inspiration and deep vermilon stimulates the body.
Orange strengthens the nerves and adds. cheer. It is the colour of activity, enthusiasm and freedom. It brings you out from grief. Increases appetite{strong wish}. Useful for intestinal disorder and bowel disturbances. Helps in menopause, hormonal imbalances and infertility. Helps broaden life and improves vision in the night. .
Golden brown vitalizes the body, mind and spirit. It is a colour of joy. Amethyst stimulates the soul. Pink relates to the purest spiritual energy. Turquoise enhances imn\unity. Violet brings in a sense of dignity and calms body and mind.
Magenta relates to self respect and feeling of completeness. The colour yellow is magnetic and blue electric; when these two colours combine to form green the memory power is increased.
Hence with the help of colours tremendous benefits can be brought about in mental and physical health. Understand the importance of colours gifted by Nature to influence us and lead a healthier life than ever. |
