Lower chakras
There are said to be a series of seven chakras below muladhara going down the leg, corresponding the base animal instincts, and to the Hindu underworld patala. They are called atala, vitala, sutala, talatala, rasatala, mahatala and patala.
Atala
This chakra is located in the hips, it governs fear and lust.
Vitala
Located in the thighs, it governs anger and resentment.
Sutala
Located in the knees, it governs jealousy.
Talatala
Translated as 'under the bottom level', it is located in the calves, and it is a state of prolonged confusion and instinctive wilfulness.
Rasatala
Located in the ankles, it is the centre of selfishness and pure animal nature.
Mahatala
Located in the feet, this is the dark realm 'without conscience', and inner blindness.
Patala
Located in the soles of the feet, this is the realm of malice, murder, torture and hatred, and in Hindu mythology it borders on the realm of Naraka, or Hell.
