Namo Arihantanam
White Color:
Arihant is a perfect human being. White color represents Arihant. The white color is the
mother of all colors; it is a blending of all colors. It represents pure knowledge. White
color shows purity, selflessness, and cosmic consciousness. White has protective power
against psychic attack. This power should not be used for personal gain. White light
removes the diseases from body, mind, and soul. White blood cells protect the body from
disease. It controls the energy center at the top of the head (Sahasar Chakra).
Namo Siddhanam Red
Color:
Siddha is a pure consciousness or a soul without any Karma attached to it. Both Arihant
and Siddha are known as Gods in Jainism. Red color represents Siddha. The red color is the
great energizer. Red controls the energy center of command (Ajna Chakra or third eye
center located at center of the forehead), which when awakened, will directly affect the
sensual energy center (Muladhar Chakra). This center governs the vitality of the physical
body, particularly the creative, procreative, and restorative process. Red light causes
red blood cells to multiply and invigorate of circulation.
Namo Airiyanam
Yellow and Orange Color:
Acharya is a head of the Jain congregation. It symbolizes the organizational power,
self-control, and discipline. Yellow or orange color represents Acharya. Both Yellow and
Orange show wisdom, power to accomplish the goal, and discipline or strong will power in
the life. Yellow stimulates the Solar Plexus and controls the digestive processes in the
stomach. It strengthens the nervous system and awakens reasoning facilities. It controls
eliminative action on the intestines and liver. Orange assists in assimilation,
distribution, and circulation of body functions. It acts mentally on assimilation of new
ideas, relieves repression, and combines physical energy and wisdom. It controls the
Manipura Chakra.
Namo
Uvajjhayanam Green and Blue Color:
Upadhyay is a teacher, which shows how to awaken powers and maintain balance of body,
mind, and soul. Green or Blue color represents Upadhyay. Green is the color of balanced
strength and of progress in the mind and body. It controls the energy center of heart
(Heart Chakra). It has a soothing influence on the nervous system. It is tonic for the
body, mind, and soul. Blue is the color of truth. It controls the energy center of throat
(Throat Chakra), the greatest creative center in the body. It gives power of speech.
It is relaxing,
soothing, and healing. Blue rays bring calmness and peace to the mind. It is the color of
religious aspiration and devotion. Blue rays can transmit thought energy. Blue effects the
development of spiritual and psychic powers. Both blue and green are also the colors of
vital energy (prana). While yellow is the color of wisdom (mind), and blue is the color of
truth (soul), green is the combination of the two, offering a balance between the
two.
Namo Loe Savva
Sahunam Black Color:
Sadhu (monk) is a spiritual practitioner. The practitioner must be protected from worldly
attachments and must destroy negativity. Black color represents monk. Black is the absence
of all color. It is receptive, consumes negativity, and gives the strength to fight
negativity. It controls the sensual energy center (Muladhar Chakra) of the body.
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Information Courtesy :
Mr. Pravin K. Shah
Chairperson JAINA Education Committee
Federation of Jain Associations in North America
509 Carriage Woods Circle Raleigh, NC 27607-3969 USA
Email - Pkshah1@attglobal.net Telephone and fax 919-859-4994
Websites - www.jaina.org and www.jainism.org
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