The Power of Red
My guru, Acharya Mahapragya, advised chanting Namo Siddhanam focusing on the colour red in its brightest form, located, in what we identify as the ‘Darshan Kendra’, between the two eyebrows. Physiologically, in terms of the human anatomy, this also happens to be the spot where the main optic nerve bifurcates to the left and right eyes.
Our prehistoric ancestors saw red as the colour of fire and blood — energy and primal life forces — and most of red’s symbolism today arises from its powerful associations in the past. Red is also a magical and religious colour.
Haemoglobin, an iron compound, is what makes our blood look red as well as allows it to retain and carry oxygen. Red improves our physical, mental and emotional immunity. It liberates us from complacency and laziness. Remember the times our mother or grandmother used to coax us to eat more carrots to improve our eyesight? Well…that is also because of an orange-red pigment called carotene present in carrots and tomatoes.
What does the colour red mean spiritually? Red signifies action, fire, charity, spiritual awakening. It also glorifies the sun and the joy of life and love. The centre of the Darshan Kendra, located between the two eyebrows helps us to improve our vision. So, red seems to be the most appropriate colour to represent this chakra or Darshan Kendra.
A visionary is one who can see what is not apparent to all others. In essence, he can see the ‘invisible’. After activating the Darshan Kendra chakra, by focussing on red, we can discriminate between right and wrong, good and bad, evil and pious, helping us to take the right decisions in our life.
The essence of the Namo Siddhanam mantra is to get connected to the source and discover it in one’s self; by letting it reveal itself to you in all things. It starts with living in its being. Shining with its light.
Functioning with its infinite power. Rejoicing in its absolute happiness. This can be said to be the first and last step, to superman-hood.
Few in the world can comprehend and connect to something which is without word, without colour and without form — such as a siddha. When chanting the mantra, the colour red — the most glorious, active and energy-filled colour — helps us to connect with such enlightened Beings
