3 ms·
>Are you saying that people who use the chakra abstraction to think about the human body are claiming that they have magical powers? That is not my experience.
by RIMR 11y ago
>Are you saying that people who use the chakra abstraction to think about the human body are claiming that they have magical powers? That is not my experience.
"Chakras" are from Indian/Hindu mythology. They are defined as the seven centers of "spritual energy" in the human body.
"Spiritual Energy" is just magic by a different name. If the concept is enlightening and helps with meditation and self-reflection, that's great! It doesn't mean that "Chakras" exist.
There is no scientific support for Chakras.
- jMyles 11y agoI don't follow. I can say "well, lympocytes and T-cells exist, but there is no scientific support for the immune system!" But how can you prove that the immune system exists as such? The immune system isn't a "real" thing. Instead, we have created an abstraction by describing the function of a collection of structures and processes and named it the "immune system." Similarly, there is no claim to prove or disprove about chakras. It's just a way to view the function of the body and mind. And, for a very long time, it's been very useful for many people. Your finger-pointing about who does or doesn't believe in "magic" is not pertinent.