The Chakras are the centers of activity of the subtle vital force termed subtle Prana. They are interrelated with the parasympathetic, sympathetic and autonomous nervous system, and thus the gross body is related to them. In general there are 6 Chakras, but some schools of thought explain about 10 Chakras. Each Chakra has got specific number of lotus petals, the petal has got a sound, a quality, a Mantra, etc.

Astrologically each Chakra has got a ruling planet. The following chart will explain more about the relation between Chakras and other subjects. The lotus petals of the Chakra works only on the subtle body. A lotus opens only when touched by the morning sun and closes just as the sun sets. Likewise, the lotus of the six Chakras opens only when the Kundalini is present within them. So, in an ordinary man all the lotus petals remain closed.