MAHA DEVISTUDIO YOGA YOGA TRIMURTI
In the beginning there was Source: an immense potency of dormant energy in which all possibilities exist in a latent state of potentiality. And then it happened - the dormant energy of consciousness began the process of creation, just because it could, and that journey from spirit to matter began, moving through a creative process of frequencies descending into form. These frequencies, or qualities, are called tattvas. The five densest of the tattvas are the five physical elements that make up our physical world: ether, air, fire, water and earth. The world is a beautiful interplay of these five great elements: the vastness of space, condensing into the breathable, touchable air and sky; the fire of the sun, heating us with its rays, burning through the old to make way for the new, and lighting up the sky so we can see; the bodies of water and all the different emotions that they reflect, from the rushing rivers to the still clear waters of lakes, from the depths of the seas to the cleansing rains; the skies that nourish and give way to the earthly power and presence of the majestic mountains, the rolling fields, the flowers and trees, that create the great landscape of this earth. Every molecule of creation that exists in the universe is comprised of the same elements that make up every molecule of our
bodies and of all matter. The five elements that make up our physical world are thus the elements that shape our experience from within. They are the elements through which we sense, and it is the relationship of these elements within that affects our physiological and psychological states of being. Here is a little look at how these tattvas pulse within. Akasha Tattva, the element of ether and space, is the tattva where formlessness vibrates into form. Connection to this element connects us to the boundlessness of our nature, the universe, the Divine. It makes us more aware, peaceful and complete. Akasha is the space between the forms that gives rise to our awareness of form itself. Just as it constitutes the space between the planets and stars in the universe, it is the space between the notes through which we hear the essence of music. It is this subtle realm of ether that brings vastness, openness and meditativeness to the universe and us. From the Akasha tattva, this light of source condenses into the Vayu tattva, the element of air. We experience connectedness to this element through every breath of life. The fresh air of breath and life infuses us with inspiration, hope and intelligence. Vayu tattva moves the winds of life and wisdom freely through our cells via the pulse of the heart.
It keeps all of the bodily organs active and healthy, and circulates the blood and other fluids throughout the body in conjunction with its related chakra and organ, the heart. The fire element, or Agni tattva, is the main motive energy in the body, digesting our food, producing blood and other fluids, and governing the nourishment and growth of the body. Every atom of our body and our universe is suffused by fire, by the grace of which we have the power of transformation. In a balanced state, the fire element instills passion, motion, will power and the spark of life! Its nature is brightness, and as combustive heat, its inherent tendency is to rise, to mingle with air, where together the elements can help us break through boundaries. Its light gives us vision. Yet if and when the fire element is excessive within us, it manifests through frustration, agitation and anger. And when we lack the fire, we lack energy, pizzazz and gusto for life. As our bodies and our brains are comprised of about 90% water, the Jal tattva – the water element is an all pervading one. A very healing and soothing element, water nourishes and sustains the body and spirit. Water represents fluidity, grace, sensuality and creativity. It is reflective and cleansing. Yet water is a very powerful element as well, so powerful that it can shape and mold the earth itself.
The Jal tattva governs emotions, thus when out of balance we can be over-emotional or moody. When this element is balanced and flowing, life flows, love flows, finances flow, and we are full of joy, curiosity and peace. On a physical level, glandular secretions, blood and semen originate from the Jal tattva. Prittvi tattva, the earth element, is the final landing pad in this plane of consciousness. It is from this physical element that our bodies, our flesh and bones, originate. The Prittvi tattva is characterized through qualities such as patience, steadiness, stability and nurturing support. When we are balanced in this element within, we can relate to ourselves, each other, and life through these qualities. Prittvi tattva has all the other elements in it, as represented by our planet earth itself, which is a superb, unique creation of these elements working so beautifully together. It is for this reason that to rise freely through the liberating current back to the ultimate bliss of Source, one must begin from here, from awakening to all that is right here within our physical vibration of being. The tattvas, like the chakras, are qualities we can tune into to purify and balance our body-minds in order to live healthy, happy conscious lives, and to understand and know our own true nature!
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