Activating Anahata Chakra or Heart Chakra can be achieved with the mind controlling the desires. It represents the total overcoming of desire by both the mind and the spirit. The signposts for activating the heart chakra are as follows:
Symbol: The symbol of the chakra is the hexagram. A close look depicts that the two triangles are interlaced or are as if the six triangles are fitted together. This means that all the triangles of the navel chakra are brought under control and combined into a symmetrical entity. Each individual triangle symbolizes one aspect of the awareness level.
Colour: The colour of the chakra is the lightning that is seen in the navel chakra but is not threatening. The lustrous color pervades the person. The closest comparison to the color can be made with a beautiful light purple fluorescent paint.
Element: The smoke and hot air rise from the fire which in turn raises the spirit. The confidence level is also raised which then takes control of the fire. The smoke should be allowed to rise or else the fire will be choked out. So the air must rise above the fire if the fire is to continue, and the spirit must rise above the body if the body is to serve its purpose. The body is only the temporary house of the spirit.
Sound: The sound of the chakra is that of bells that are rung hard but they do not make any recognizable tune. Only after carefully hearing the tune one can realize that these are the sound of the bells. The mantra of this particular sound is YAM. The sounds of the mantra are very difficult. All the members of the group begin with the same mantra. One person is selected to vary the rate of repetition; another is selected to vary the volume; and another is selected to vary the pitch.
Animal: The animal of the chakra is an antelope which is seen running away from some unspecified attacker. As it runs its hide sparkles and the muscles move along its flanks. Soon it gets over its fear and moves freely. It runs and jumps in exuberant understanding of its life and its power over nature.
Material: The material of the chakra is sapphire which has a light blue color. It is had stone formed in the fire. The sapphire is cut with triangular shapes and represents a hexagram. Each of the triangles has two long sides and a shorter base side.
Texture: The texture of the chakra is that of bone. The bone supports the frame of the body.
Smell: The chakra smell like the fresh blood. It has a fairly light odor yet it has a terrible psychic importance. It indicates the release of a spiritual being and represents a part of the mundane body. It suggests that each being is mortal who should concentrate on the spiritual part of oneself.
Taste: The taste of the chakra is that of dark black and bitter chocolate. This means that the world can be a bitter place to live. Hence if one understands the bitterness then he can acknowledge that these setbacks are an opportunity for growth
Goddess: The goddess of the chakra is Kakini who is an attractive olive-skinned lady. She has three old eyes which are kept open. She has four arms and four hands. One of the hands makes the gesture of fearlessness. Kakini also holds a whip to remind to concentrate on the development of spirit instead of remaining only in the sensual world. In another hand she holds a cup that is made from a skull. It contains the most exquisite wine of life.
