Sahasranama position 805 of the 1,072 names

Shatchakra Bhedanakarini

षट्चक्र भेदनकारिणी

Ṣaṭcakra Bhedanakāriṇī

What Shatchakra Bhedanakarini means

Shatchakra Bhedanakarini is name 805 in the Adya Mahakali Sahasranama, the 1,072-name devotional text to Maa Kali. The Piercer of the Six Chakras, awakening the spiritual energy within.

Also spelled

  • Satcakra Bhedanakarini
  • ShatchakraBhedanakarini
  • Source transliteration: SHHAT CHAKRA BHEDANA KARI

Sanskrit names travel into English in several romanizations. This page keeps the common spelling, the IAST form, and the source transliteration together so the same name is discoverable under each spelling readers use.

Meaning and elaboration

Meaning: The Piercer of the Six Chakras, awakening the spiritual energy within.

Elaboration

The name Shhat Chakra Bhedana Kari refers to the Goddess as the "Piercer" or "One who penetrates" (Bhedana Kari) the "Six Chakras" (Shaṭ Chakra). This name is deeply rooted in Yogic and Tantric philosophy, and it describes Kali as the ultimate power that awakens and liberates the subtle energy system within the human body.

The Six Chakras In Tantra, the Shaṭ Chakras are the six primary psycho-spiritual energy centers located along the spinal column, from the base (Muladhara) to the brow (Ajna). These chakras are vital centers of consciousness and repositories of spiritual energy. Each one corresponds to different aspects of human experience, emotion, and awareness.

Awakening of Kundalini Shakti Shhat Chakra Bhedana Kari primarily refers to the action of Kundalini Shakti. Kundalini is the dormant, coiled serpent power residing at the base chakra. When awakened, often through yogic practice and sādhanā, this energy ascends through the central channel (Sushumna Nadi), piercing each chakra on its path toward the crown (Sahasrara Chakra). Kali, as the very embodiment of Kundalini, is the divine force that performs this piercing and ascent.

Liberation and Enlightenment The "piercing" of each chakra signifies the purification and activation of that energy center, leading to the loosening of karmic knots (granthi) and the release of their inherent spiritual energies. When Kundalini, guided by the grace of Kali, successfully pierces all six chakras and reaches the Sahasrara, it results in the union of Shiva and Shakti, leading to spiritual illumination, cosmic consciousness, and liberation (moksha). She is the power that transcends the limitations of body and mind and grants the highest state of spiritual realization.

Text and sources

The name list follows the Adya Mahakali Sahasranama as compiled for this project. The English meaning and elaboration are interpretive notes for devotional study, not a translation of a single critical edition.

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