A Chakhra is like an invisible whirling vortex of energy.
It acts like a rechargeable battery which is charged and recharged
through contact with the stream of cosmic energy in the universe.

In the Zarathushtrian Science the word is "ChakHra", which comprises of 16 centers of spiritual energy.

These spiritual energies of different intensities and textures are zooming in the centers. These energies can be invoked, awakened, and made to come out and spread all over in the living cells of the physical body. This process activates our mind to focus on good thoughts, good words, and good deeds.

Energy channels join our Chakhras. They are like electric lamps arranged on a circuit. If the current beyond certain intensity starts flowing in the circuit, the lamps are lighted. My grandmother told me that in the Zarathushtrian religion one of the modes through which this current can be intensified is the Sudreh and Kushti. The special design of the Sudreh and Kushti has a significant connection with the locations of the Chakhras within us.

Before we go into further details, let us keep in mind that the Hindu science has 7 Chakras but the Zarathushti Science has 16 Chakhras. (However, there is a numerological correlation between the two sciences when we see that 16 = 1+6 = 7)

In our Vendidad, the list of the 16 Chakhras, their positions and functions is given in Fargad One. (Pronounced Fur-ga-rud). They correspond to 16 kinds of fire.

Although the energy of the Chakhras can be monitored, they have no mass or substance of their own. However, each individual Chakhra does have a general location.

Before we go into the Garment of the Millenniums, let us first carefully examine the importance of the Zarathushtrian Chakhra System:

The former NASA physicist, Dr. Barbara Brennan (who has been researching and exploring the Human Energy for more than 30 years) in her book "Hands of Light", gives the total number of energy vortices for the Hindu Chakra System. When I compared them with the total number of energy spokes in the Zarathushtrian Chakhra system, the correlation was mind-boggling.

My dear friends, it is important to note that this by no means is just a mere coincidence.

The Crown Chakra/Chakhra (located on the top of the head) is known as the 1000 petaled lotus flower, which is our connection with the Cosmos or the divine, because Chakras/Chakhras ground spiritual energies into the physical plane. Furthermore, it is understood that all these energy centers are connected with each other through a channel that runs from the Crown Chakra/Chakhra to the base Chakra/Chakhra. The purpose of this system is to create a mechanism that on an energetic level can manifest the divine into the physical plane because Chakras/Chakhras ground spiritual energies into the physical plane

There are 72000 subtle channels in the human body, but three principal ones: The Central Channel running parallel to the spine, and the right and left channels, which run either side of it. The right and left channels coil around the central one at a number of points to form a series of "Knots". Along the central channel are situated a number of "Channel Wheels", the chakhras or energy-centers, from which channels branch off like the ribs of an umbrella. These Chakhras are the non-physical organs of the human body.

The 16 Chakhras are sub-divided into two groups: Group-1 comprising of 7 Chakhras and Group-2 comprising of 9 Chakhras.

It is important to note that the energy pattern in the 9 Chakhras of Group-2, could reverse and may not be life threatening. But if the energy patterns in the 7 major Chakhras of Group-1 were to reverse, it could become fatal. Those vital Chakhras are 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 12, and 15.

It is said that the 7 Chakhras in the first group drives us in the direction of ASHA, whereas the remaining 9 Chakhras either stop you or attempts to take you in the opposite direction. The Chakhra can be viewed as a lamp of light. In the absence of the black soot the lamp gives all its light. This is when the Chakhra is fully balanced. Now as the lamp starts to accumulate the soot on it, the power of its light (to the observer) begins to gradually fade. This is when the balance of the Chakhra begins to get affected, which in turn impacts the clarity of human energy. (It is important to note that since the observer is not able to see the light due to the accumulation of the soot does not mean that the light is not there, it simply means that the soot needs to be removed to obtain clarity). The light is there but it is not visible. That is why they say, there is always hope. The principle of Hologram suggests that there are 16 Chakhras in all of Mazda's creation.

This makes me think if there is any merit to what my wise grandmother used to tell me:

"Meher, in the Zarathushtrian faith, the science and spirituality of the Sudreh-Kushti has something to do with the spiritual energy and the divine light within us. It has something to do with our spiritual development during our journey in this world."

GOD Bless my grandmother for introducing me to the power of Sudreh-Kushti.

• Ahura Mazda and Asho Zarathushtra
  
• My Grandparents, Parents and Family
  
• Ervad K. N. Dastoor from India for his reflections and interactions through personal discussions and audio cassette programs
  
• Navjote and Sudreh Kushti -- the golden gifts -Siloo Mehta, Cypress, California, USA.
  
• An 'Alat' of the Zarathushti Religion- Sudreh & Kushti -Pervin Mistry, FEZANA Journal, Winter 1997, USA.
  
• Hands of Light -Barbara Brennan, Ph.D.
  
• Anatomy of the Spirit - Caroline Myss, Ph.D.
  
• The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying -Sogyal Rincpoh
  
• Rare photos about the construction of the Kushti from root to fruit -Homai & Late Maneck Vyarawalla, India.
  
• Amesha Spentas & Chakras– Shahriar Shahriari, Los Angeles, California, USA, http://www.zarathushtra.com/z/article/chakras.htm