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International Journal of Computer Applications (0975 – 8887)
Volume 126 – No.12, September 2015
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Effect of meditation on Chakra Energy and
Hemodynamic Parameters
D.K. Chaturvedi
Deptt. of Electrical
Engineering, Dayalbagh
Educational Institute,
Dayalbagh, Agra
Jyoti kumar Arora
Deptt. of Applied Sciences &
Humanities | Technical
College, Dayalbagh
Educational Institute,
Dayalbagh, Agra
Ravindra Bhardwaj
Deptt. of Electrical
Engineering, Dayalbagh
Educational Institute,
Dayalbagh, Agra
ABSTRACT
Meditation is a technique of achieving harmony between the
physical, mental, intellectual and spiritual personalities of
man. The technique of meditation where a flow of thoughts is
encouraged thus using mind in a natural way. Meditation has
number of positive effect on the physiology of human body.
The aims of this study to observe the effect of meditation on
eye center and throat center (Chakra) Energy and the
hemodynamic parameters (blood pressure, blood oxygen
content, and body temperature). Data was collected from 26
Meditators from a meditation centre for 9 days and the results
are tabulated and analysed before and after meditation to
study the effect of meditation on these parameters. This study
will help in proving the positive impact of mediation on life
and increase consciousness through chakra energy.
Keywords
Meditation, Consciousness, Chakra Energy, Regular
Practices, Cardiovascular diseases, prevention, Regular
Practices
1. INTRODUCTION
There are three level of consciousness, namely, physical
consciousness, mental consciousness and highest level of
consciousness (Spiritual consciousness). The brain
consciousness is related to physical consciousness and it
simply shows the reflections of mind consciousness where the
reflection of spiritual consciousness appears. Since ancient
age Conscious would be controlled or improved by meditation
(Yoga). There are mainly three types of Yogas eg. i. Yoga for
betterment of physical consciousness such as different
Yogaasans or Mudras; ii. Yoga for better of mind or mental
consciousness such as concentrative Yoga; iii. Yoga for
spiritual consciousness such as spirit-sound yoga. The linkage
between mind and body widely accepted in ancient time
which is now scientifically proven. Theere are number of
scientific studies have undoubtedly proved that physio-
cosmetic diseases are increasing such heart problems, stress in
life (i.e. wariness, depressions, tensions) and physio-cosmatic
reactions like asthma, insomnia, and even heart attacks. In
addition, the physical inactivity, stress and behavioral
patterns, hormones and an untreated menopausal problems are
the risk factor for coronary artery diseases. The human body
is so harmoniously arranged that if even any minutest part of
it were hurt a little, the whole system become disturbed.
Meditation is one of the effective tools for prevention as well
as management of stress. Meditation is the science and
harmonizing spiritual mental and physical energy through
connection with the ultimate source of spiritual energy called
the supreme soul. The fundamental axiom of macrocosmic/
microcosmic system of spiritual consciousness is that the
origin of the macrocosm is attributable to an infinite spiritual
energy source [1]. It is the state of Spirit consciousness and
positive life style. It involves concentration but no physical
object is involved [2]. The object of concentration is the inner
self. The positive flow of thoughts is based on an accurate
understanding of the self and so it acts as a key to unlock the
treasure trove of peaceful experiences which are lying within
oneself. A man comes to experience peace within himself
through meditation.
Relaxation is one of the ways to control undesirable nervous
tension and it requires to be learnt through meditation which
is directly related to awareness. It can be shown by awareness
hierarchy [3]. The figure 1 explains awareness of different
levels including Physical awareness (Breath, Senses, etc.),
Mental Awareness (Internal thoughts and activities), Spiritual
awareness (consciousness currents). This paper deals with the
effect of meditation on chakra energy (specially the eye center
and throat center). Also it shows the positive effect on blood
pressure and other blood related parameters.
Fig 1 Awareness of different levels
2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
This study was contemplated to observe the effect of
meditation on Chakra energy and hemodynamic body
parameters such as blood pressure, blood oxygen level,
temperature, etc.. By adopting these non-pharmacological and
easy techniques in one’s life style, people can lead a healthier
life.
3. METHODOLOGY
This study was conducted on 26 healthy people between age
of 40-70 years who were selected from meditation centre,
were performing meditation regularly for at least 60 minutes
of a day before and after meditation. Subjects having a history
of hypertension, jaundice, alcoholism, and smoking were not
included in the study. The heart rate was counted with the
Physical
Awareness
Mental
Awareness
Spiritual
awareness
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stethoscope being kept over the apex for one full minute. The
systolic and diastolic blood pressure, oxygen level,
temperature was checked respectively by a standard
sphygmomanometer , pulse oximeter, thermometer.
The self made Sensor (shown in Fig. 2 -3) have been
designed to measures the energy level of human at different
energy centres (Chakras) of the human body which is directly
related to the consciousness level of a person [2]. The probe
was placed at the throat and third eye energy centres.
Fig 2 Block diagram of proposed system
4. EXPERIMENTAL SETUP OF
ENERGY MEASURING DEVICE
The Sensor shown in Fig 3 is used to measure the Energy
Level at different energy centers of the body, which is
developed in Dept of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of
Engineering, D.E.I. Dayalbagh, Agra, India. This sensor
contains a copper electrode that applied to the energy centre
and a reference terminal, which is applied to left palm of a
body. A few microampere current flows from energy centers
to palm through different channels, which indicates the
Chakra energy of a person. It is mentioned in the literature
that Chakra Energy is directly related to consciousness [2].
Sensor is connected to computer via DAQ card and LabVIEW
has been used as software tool to measure consciousness level
of a person. The Sensor has been connected to NI 6216 DAQ
card which converts analog signals to digital signals (ADC)
and this card is further connected to computer via USB. NI
MAX (National Instrumentation- Measurement and
Automation Explorer) has been used. This Device is also
called Meridian Energy Analysis Devices (MEAD). In
Taiwan more than 80% hospitals uses MEAD system for
diagnosis of different diseases.
5. EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS
The above mentioned quantities (BP, Heart Rate,
Temperature, Oxygen Level, Throat and Eye center energies)
are measured before meditation. Then meditation is performed
for one hour and the measurements are repeated. The mean
value of heart rate of different candidates before meditation
was 79.55 and after meditation 71.42. The mean value for
systolic and diastolic blood pressure before meditation were
131.36 and 85.35 and after meditation 120.59 and 77.35.
Similarly, oxygen level and temperature in the meditators
before meditation were 95.84 and 34.45 and after meditation
94.50 and 34.92 respectively. The Chakra Energy level is
measured at the throat centre and the centre of the line
between the two eyes of Human using DEI Meridian Analysis
System (DEI-MAS).The mean value for energy level at throat
and eye centre before meditation was 49.49 and 67.86 and
after meditation 56.70 and 77.65. The difference was also
highly significant. The results are tabulated in Table – 1 to 8.
The results clearly show that the BP, Heart rate, temperature,
oxygen level and chakra energies are changed by meditation
as shown in Fig. 5-11. Person feel relaxed after meditation as
physiological parameters indicates like heart rate, BP, body
temperature, oxygen level in blood reduced after meditation.
On the other hand, the eye center and throat center (chakra)
energy increased after meditation.
Fig 3 Experimental setup
Table 1 Systolic Blood Pressure(Mean Value)
Sl.
No.
Systolic blood pressure(mm
Hg)
Difference
Before
meditation
After
Meditation
1
139.25
117.125
22.125
2
124.75
118.75
6
3
136.5
126
10.5
4
144.375
129
15.375
5
136.75
123.125
13.625
6
126.875
123
3.875
7
129.5
112.625
16.875
8
140.375
123.75
16.625
9
124.875
116.625
8.25
10
131.125
117.375
13.75
11
131.125
126.25
4.875
12
145.75
130.75
15
13
127.125
115.875
11.25
14
128.125
112.625
15.5
Human
Sensor DAQ ADC
Computer
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n
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r
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131.125
125.375
5.75
16
126.375
120.25
6.125
17
125
115.875
9.125
18
126.25
122.25
4
19
125.625
116.25
9.375
20
125.5
116
9.5
21
129.25
122.875
6.375
22
140.75
126
14.75
23
133
116.75
16.25
24
132.625
122.625
10
25
125.75
122.875
2.875
26
127.625
115.375
12.25
Avg.
131.36
120.59
Table 2 Diastolic Blood Pressure(Mean Value)
Sl.
No.
Diastolic blood pressure(mm
Hg)
Difference
Before
meditation
After
Meditation
1
80.625
78.875
1.75
2
80.625
77.5
3.125
3
88.625
75.125
13.5
4
83
76.125
6.875
5
83
75.625
7.375
6
82.5
78.375
4.125
7
80.5
70
10.5
8
85.625
83.5
2.125
9
82.625
81.375
1.25
10
88.75
81.25
7.5
11
88.75
82.625
6.125
12
88.75
82.5
6.25
13
80.25
73.125
7.125
14
80.375
73.375
7
15
82.625
80.375
2.25
16
80.375
75.625
4.75
17
80.375
74.375
6
18
82.375
79.25
3.125
19
80.75
68.625
12.125
20
80.125
73.375
6.75
21
80
73.125
6.875
22
80.125
76.125
4
23
88.875
79.125
9.75
24
88.625
82.625
6
25
84.875
82.625
2.25
26
84
76.5
7.5
Avg.
83.35
77.35
Table 3 Heart Rate (Mean Value)
Sl.
No.
Heart Rate
Difference
Before
meditation
After
Meditation
1
3.50255
8.86405
6.375
2
6.30051
7.78276
1.875
3
4.086126
11.2432
15
4
7.679983
3.62530
5.125
5
7.704359
8.77394
7.875
6
4.062019
5.07092
0.75
7
4.978525
5.17549
6.5
8
8.42509
8.60128
4.5
9
14.54979
18.1575
18
10
3.105295
6.73874
4.875
11
5.849298
4.52769
1
12
2.712405
11.2686
12.875
13
3.399054
7.00510
0.625
14
4.926242
7.62982
7.875
15
3.73927
10.4710
9.125
16
5.365232
6.39195
6.25
17
5.365232
12.6913
10
18
2.976095
13.9840
14.375
19
7.754031
7.64852
1.125
20
7.869471
7.00510
2
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9.724784
8.75764
10.625
22
8.514693
10.6234
5.75
23
3.700869
6.05775
3.5
24
4.96955
8.97217
7.125
25
4.840307
9.98212
21.75
26
10.58216
4.45413
26.5
Avg.
79.55
71.42
Table 4 Temperature (Mean Value)
Sl.
No.
Temperature (Oc)
Difference
Before
meditation
After
Meditation
1
34.8125
34.1
0.7125
2
34.55
34.1
0.45
3
34.975
34.45
0.525
4
35.3
35.1
0.2
5
34.775
34.4375
0.3375
6
35.2875
35.1375
0.15
7
35.3125
34.9
0.4125
8
35.2375
34.35
0.8875
9
35.775
35.225
0.55
10
34.1875
33.75
0.4375
11
35.175
34.675
0.5
12
34.0125
33.55
0.4625
13
35.325
34.725
0.6
14
35.3375
34.725
0.6125
15
35.375
35.1625
0.2125
16
35.075
34.75
0.325
17
34.8125
34.175
0.6375
18
34.7375
33.65
1.0875
19
34.6875
34.175
0.5125
20
34.55
34.075
0.475
21
34.775
34.25
0.525
22
34.6625
33.9625
0.7
23
34.8375
34.625
0.2125
24
34.65
34.4
0.25
25
34.675
34.5125
0.1625
26
35.1375
34.7875
0.35
Avg.
34.92
34.45
Table 5 Oxygen Level (Mean Value)
Sl.
No.
Oxygen level
Difference
Before
meditation
After
Meditation
1
93
92.375
0.625
2
95
94.25
0.75
3
98.125
95.375
2.75
4
97
96
1
5
94
91.875
2.125
6
96.625
93.375
3.25
7
94.25
93.75
0.5
8
97.625
96
1.625
9
96.375
94.875
1.5
10
95
94
1
11
95.5
94.125
1.375
12
96.125
94.75
1.375
13
95.875
95.625
0.25
14
97
95.875
1.125
15
97.375
95.875
1.5
16
95.75
94.75
1
17
97.375
95.5
1.875
18
97.25
95.75
1.5
19
96.625
95
1.625
20
96.25
95
1.25
21
94.625
94
0.625
22
95.75
94.75
1
23
96.375
94.25
2.125
24
95.25
93.625
1.625
25
96.125
95.25
0.875
26
91.625
91.25
0.375
Avg.
95.84
94.50
Table 6 Energy Level at Throat Centre (Mean Value)
Sl.
No.
Energy level at Eye centre
Difference
Before
meditation
After
Meditation
1
77.125
88.75
11.625
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62.5
75.875
13.375
3
86.875
94.25
7.375
4
68.875
74.125
5.25
5
72.75
86.875
14.125
6
76.25
87.25
11
7
85.375
93
7.625
8
57.625
69.125
11.5
9
74.875
90
15.125
10
76.125
85.75
9.625
11
57.5
71.625
14.125
12
59.375
67.875
8.5
13
57.25
68.5
11.25
14
42.125
55.75
13.625
15
65.125
76.5
11.375
16
78.625
80.875
2.25
17
43.375
52.75
9.375
18
72.5
83.125
10.625
19
71.625
78.5
6.875
20
46.25
60.125
13.875
21
66
68.375
2.375
22
68.125
78
9.875
23
68.75
76
7.25
24
80.125
87.625
7.5
25
79.625
86.125
6.5
26
69.625
82.375
12.75
Avg.
67.86
77.65
Table 7 Energy Level at Eye Centre(Mean Value)
Sl.
No.
Energy level at Throat
centre
Difference
Before
meditation
After
Meditation
1
58.75
63.875
5.125
2
44.875
51.5
6.625
3
74.125
78.375
4.25
4
50.25
52.375
2.125
5
63
63.875
0.875
6
47.25
55.25
8
7
65
73.875
8.875
8
42
53.85
11.85714
9
57.375
62.5
5.125
10
56.125
64.25
8.125
11
36.25
47.125
10.875
12
39.625
53.125
13.5
13
43.875
48.14
4.267857
14
30
41
11
15
44
55.375
11.375
16
50.375
56.875
6.5
17
32.625
37.625
5
18
51.625
61.875
10.25
19
56.375
62.875
6.5
20
41
53.125
12.125
21
41.875
50.75
8.875
22
54.25
64.375
10.125
23
41.25
45.625
4.375
24
52.875
54.5
1.625
25
68
71.375
3.375
26
44.125
50.875
6.75
Avg.
49.49
56.70
Different studies stated that benefit of meditation, by
modifying the state of anxiety, reduces the stress induced
sympathetic overactivity resulting in lowering the blood
pressure and heart rate. The consciousness increases by
meditation.
Table 8 Statistical Analysis
Factor
Before
Medita
tion
(Mean
Value)
Standar
Deviati
on
After
Medi
tation
(Mea
n
Valu
e)
Standa
rd
Deviat
ion
Differ
ence(
Mean
Value)
Differen
ce(S.D.)
Systolic
blood
Pressur
e
131.36
6.36
120.5
9
4.98
10.77
1.38
Diastoli
c blood
Pressur
e
85.35
3.36
77.35
4.09
6
.73
Heart
Rate
79.55
2.80
71.42
3.26
8.13
.46
Oxygen
Level
95.84
1.48
94.50
1.25
1.34
.23
Temper
atue
34.45
.46
34.92
.39
0.47
.07
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Energy
level(E
ye
centre)
67.86
11.96
77.65
11.07
9.79
.89
Energy
level(T
hroat
centre)
49.49
10.88
56.70
9.70
7.21
1.18
A. Measurement at Eye centre
Fig 4.1 Measurement at eye centre
B. Measurement at Throat centre
Fig 4 Measurement at Throat centre
Fig. 5 Comparison Of Systolic Blood Pressure Before And
After Meditation
Fig. 6 Comparison Of Diastolic Blood Pressure Before
And After Meditation
Fig. 7 Comparison Of Heart Rate Before And After
Meditation
Fig. 8 Comparison Of Body temperature Before And After
Meditation
Fig. 9 Comparison Of Oxygen Level Before And After
Meditation
33
33.5
34
34.5
35
35.5
36
010 20 30
Before
After
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Fig10 Comparison Of Energy Level Before And After
Meditation (Throat Centre)
Fig. 11 Comparison Of Energy Level Before And After
Meditation(Eye Centre)
6. CONCLUSION
From the above result it is concluded that the meditation
increases eye center and throat center (chakra) energy, which
increases consciousness in the body. The study conducted
here, proves that chakra energy does not depend on hemo-
dynamic parameters. Although, Mediation has positive Effect
on hemo-dynamic parameters of the body like the cardio
vascular System and is used as non Phrmacological Method to
Prevent Heart Diseases. The decrease the Mean Heart Rate
and regulates the Systolic Blood Pressure, Diastolic Blood
Pressure in the Meditators due to activation of
parasymphythetic state and it indicated that they have lower
risk of developing the Cardiovascular Diseases. Meditation
help to built up physical resistance, emotional harmony, and
balance in life through eradiction of root cause in mind. It
reduces tensions and help inflowing positive energy in the
body by stilling the brain.
7. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The authors are really grateful to Prof. P.S. Satsangi Sahab,
Chairman Advisory Committee on Education, Dayalbagh
Educational Institutions, Dayalbagh, Agra, India for inspiring
guidance and motivation to work in this area. I also thanks to
Sh. Virendra Kumar Garg and Nirmala Garg Head of
Hemsantusti Meditation Centre, Ellora Enclave Agra, Sh. U.S.
Srivastav, Sh. Shanti (Incharge) and my fellow students and
friends Mr. Sumit., Ravi, Rajat Sethia, Manish Arya, Akash
Gautam, Devendra Kumar and Himanshu for their useful
support towards the completion of this project.
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