氣脈研究
Energetic Studies
Prana · Qi · Chakra · Dantian · Nadi · Meridian
A comparative map of the subtle body across Indian and Chinese systems, with Akashic concepts for synthesis work inside the Five Arts curriculum.
7
Chakras
3
Nadis
15
Akashic Concepts
Chakra - Dantian Correspondence
Seven Transformers, Three Reservoirs
1. Muladhara (Root Chakra)
मूलाधार · மூலாதாரம் · 根輪 / 海底輪
- Location
- Base of spine, perineum
- Dantian Sync
- Lower Dantian (下丹田)
- Meridian Parallel
- Kidney meridian, Bladder meridian
2. Svadhisthana (Sacral Chakra)
स्वाधिष्ठान · ஸ்வாதிஷ்டானம் · 臍輪 / 生殖輪
- Location
- About two finger-widths below the navel, sacral region
- Dantian Sync
- Lower Dantian (下丹田)
- Meridian Parallel
- Spleen meridian, Stomach meridian
3. Manipura (Solar Plexus Chakra)
मणिपूर · மணிபூரகம் · 太陽神經叢輪 / 臍輪
- Location
- Solar plexus, above the stomach
- Dantian Sync
- Lower/Middle Dantian (下丹田/中丹田之間)
- Meridian Parallel
- Liver meridian, Gallbladder meridian
4. Anahata (Heart Chakra)
अनाहत · அனாகதம் · 心輪
- Location
- Center of the chest, heart region
- Dantian Sync
- Middle Dantian (中丹田)
- Meridian Parallel
- Heart meridian, Pericardium meridian
5. Vishuddha (Throat Chakra)
विशुद्ध · விசுத்தி · 喉輪
- Location
- Throat, thyroid region
- Dantian Sync
- Middle Dantian (中丹田)
- Meridian Parallel
- Lung meridian, Large Intestine meridian
6. Ajna (Third Eye Chakra)
आज्ञा · ஆக்ஞா · 眉心輪 / 第三眼
- Location
- Between the eyebrows, pineal gland region
- Dantian Sync
- Upper Dantian (上丹田)
- Meridian Parallel
- Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
7. Sahasrara (Crown Chakra)
सहस्रार · சகஸ்ராரம் · 頂輪
- Location
- Crown of the head, Baihui point
- Dantian Sync
- Upper Dantian (上丹田)
- Meridian Parallel
- Baihui (GV20)
foundation
Akasha Tattva (Space Element)
आकाश तत्त्व · ஆகாய தத்துவம் · 空元素 / 以太原理
Akasha (Space/Ether) is the subtlest of the five gross elements, the medium of sound, and the foundation from which all other elements emerge. In Samkhya philosophy, Akasha evolves from Tanmatra (the subtle element of sound) as the first gross element. In Vaastu, it corresponds to the central Brahmasthana. In Chinese thought, the closest concepts are Taixu (Great Void) or Wuji (Non-Polarity).
foundation
Akashic Records (Cosmic Database)
आकाशिक अभिलेख · ஆகாய பதிவுகள் · 阿卡西紀錄
The Akashic Records are the eternal imprint of all events, thoughts, words, and actions in the universe. Not a physical library, but a vibrational information field recording everything past, present, and potential future. In Indian tradition, this is intimately connected to the concepts of Karma and Samsara — every action leaves an indelible trace in Akasha.
deity
Chitragupta (Celestial Record-Keeper)
चित्रगुप्त · சித்திரகுப்தன் · 奇特拉古普塔(天庭記錄者)
Chitragupta is the celestial recorder in Hindu tradition, assistant to Yama (Lord of Death). He records the good and evil deeds of all beings, presenting the account at the time of post-death judgment. His name means 'hidden picture' — suggesting all actions are invisibly recorded. The Kayastha caste traditionally claims Chitragupta as their ancestor and patron deity.
metaphysical-layer
Chidakasha (Space of Pure Consciousness)
चिदाकाश · சிதாகாசம் · 智空(純意識空間)
Chidakasha is the space of pure consciousness, the layer through which the Akashic Records are accessed. When a practitioner meditates deeply inward, transcending physical space (Bhutakasha) and mental space (Chittakasha), they enter Chidakasha — where individual consciousness merges with universal consciousness and the Akashic Records naturally reveal themselves. This corresponds to the state of 'entering stillness' (Ru Ding/Samadhi) in Chinese cultivation.
mechanism
Samskaras (Karmic Imprints)
संस्कार · சம்ஸ்காரம் · 業力銘印
Samskaras are karmic imprints stored in Akasha — every action, thought, and experience leaves a vibrational trace in the cosmic field. These imprints determine the soul's tendencies (Vasanas), conditions of rebirth, and future experiences. In Patanjali's yoga system, Samskaras are the root of bondage (Bandha), and the goal of practice is to dissolve these imprints through awareness and purification.
cosmology
Hiranyagarbha (Golden Embryo / Cosmic Womb)
हिरण्यगर्भ · ஹிரண்யகர்ப்பம் · 金胎(宇宙之卵)
Hiranyagarbha is the 'Golden Embryo' at the time of cosmic creation, the source of all creation and the primordial container of all information. In the Rig Veda, it is the luminous sphere floating on the primordial waters before creation. The concept of Akashic Records traces back to this point of cosmic birth — Hiranyagarbha contains all blueprints and information needed for the universe to unfold.