Relevance Of Root Chakra In Modern Day Life

Muladhara or the root chakra is associated with the earth element and astrological graha, Mars. Mars is also known as Bhoomiputra (or the son of the Earth) It rules over the body, energy, and flesh (as karaka of 1st house Aries). The first house is also related to energy, vitality, and survival issues. Mars also rules over sexuality, lust, and destruction(as the karaka of 8th house). Most of the precious stones, mineral oil, and petrol related products are excavated from the earth. It shows the significance of wealth related to this chakra. In Feng Shui, the earth element is used to draw prosperity and keep our finances stable. It is the ultimate source of financial and physical stability. So, the Muladhara chakra is always represented as a square.

The Earth element association has a deep significance as it symbolizes our base and materialistic desires as Muladhara is the lowest chakra. Unless we fulfill our basic needs of being human, we can't move to other chakras. If this chakra is blocked or unbalanced you may feel alienated, lost, and out of tune from the world. It can also lead to a loss of vitality, being unable to draw nutrients from food, and a general lack of physical well-being. Constipation and lower back pain are some of the physical manifestations of blockage of this chakra.Doing grounding exercises by walking on grass barefoot can help in bringing this chakra into balance and harmony.

The famous notion that 'Men are from Mars' reinforces the fact that Mars is associated with masculinity. This graha is considered to be male, straightforward energetic, lusty, and having a predominance pitta dosha. 

Pitta dosha gives a red tinge to the skin, high energy, and oily skin due to high testosterone levels. Redheads, who naturally have a predominance of Mars in the bodies are Muladhara chakra dominant. They were believed to have an earthy scent like amber. These red-haired beings age slowly and are quite sensual.

 

So, we can see the heavy influence of the Muladhara chakra on our physical body and its existence. It is believed that if you have a strong root chakra, your body will receive ample nutrition from the Earth and you age slowly. It shows our bases impulses for all those activities we need for survival. By consolidating this chakra, you can live a long, healthy life and materialistic success.