Essay name: The Nervous System in Yoga and Tantra (Study)
Author:
Ashok Majumdar
Affiliation: Banaras Hindu University / Department of Kayachikitsa
This study deals with the presentation of the Nervous System in Yoga, Tantra and Ayurveda. Yoga and Ayurveda are allied sciences dealing with science of man in depth. This study has revealed a number of hither to unknown facts about concept of nervous system and thought science of Hindus.
Chapter 5 - Exposition of Thought science, Tantra and Mantra
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the fundamental support. (SP,p.342).
According to the Tantras, however, the chief
centres of consciousness are to be found in the cakras
of the cerebro-spinal system and in the upper brain
(Sahasrara) which they describe, through the heart is
also recognised as at seat of Jivatma or embodied spirit,
in its aspect as vital principle of Prana (SP, p.4).
The Tattvas in the body pervaded by Prana have
certain special centres of predominence and influence
therein, which are the cakras (centres or circles or
regions) or Padmas (lotuses) of which this work is a
description.
Inside the Meri, are the six main centres of
Tattvik operation, called cakras or Padmas, which are
the seats of sakti, as the Sahasrara above is the abode
of Siva (SP, p.132).
According to Varaha up. (Ch.V), the Meru are the
six main centres of Tattvik operation, called cakras
or Padmas, which are the seats of sakti, as the Sahas-
rara above is the abode of Siva (SP, p.132).
According to Yoga Sastras and Tantra in human
body there are a cakras or Adhyatmic Marmasthanas are
present. Out of these 6 are useful for meditators and
the other three are of less importance. At Muladhara,
