Lam, the seed mantra for Muladhara chakra

In this Butterfly Journal entry I will briefly discuss the first chakra. See all previous entries here.

The root chakra is called Muladhara मूलाधार. Mula, or moola, means root, and thus this first chakra at the base of the spine is the root, or foundation, chakra. The Kundalini serpent rests here, and it is here where it is awakened. This chakra has to do with matters of worldly success, mastery of the body, grounding, stability, family roots/upbringing, security, courage, and patience. When it is weak, either excessive energy or depleted, one may experience self-centeredness, paranoia, fear, and struggle for survival.

As I mentioned in the last entry: Fear of feeling safe is a root chakra (Muladhara) issue, so it is very interesting that I have returned to the city and home of my roots to heal this unconscious fear. Through the assistance of my dreams I have come to full realization (truth) that I need to address this fear of feeling safe, by emotionally entering into this fear (versus hopping on the water/suppressing the fear and emotions to survive), working on releasing it, and working towards healing my root chakra.

I have done much healing in this area, but obviously there is more work to be done. This morning I synchronistically came across these Moola Mantras at Anoop Astrology Sutra, which I am going to add to my mantra repertoire:

Moola Mantras:

Overcome Obstacles and Success in Endeavours                                       Ganapathi Moola Mantra

Aum shreem hreem kleem glaum gum ganapathaye
Vara-varadha sarva janam-mey vasamaanaya swaha

Good Health, Overcome Ill Health
Dhanvantri Moola Mantra

Aum namo bhagavathey vaasudevaaya
Dhanvantraiye amritha kalasa hasthaya
Sarva aamaya vinasanaya
Trai loka naathaya sree mahavishnave namaha

Wealth and Prosperity
Mahalakshmi Moola Mantra
Aum sreem hreem aim
Mahalakshmiyai kamaladharinyai simhavahinyai swaha

Kubera Moola Mantra
Aum yakshaaya kuberaaya vaisravanaaya
Dana daanya adhipathaye
Dana daanya samrithim
Me dehi daapaya swaha

For more about mantras, click here.