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The 72 Squares of Leela

The ancient Vedic map of human consciousness. In the Game of Self-Knowledge (Jnana Chaupar / Snakes & Arrows), each of the 72 squares embodies an internal state of being, obstacle, or spiritual law across the eight chakra planes.

72 States of Being
8 Chakra Levels
∞ Jnana Chaupar
Showing 72 of 72 squares

Plane 1: Muladhara

The Physical Plane Squares 1–9

Survival & Origins. You are at the root. This plane deals with your basic needs, stability, and the material world. Are your foundations solid?

Tone: Healing and regeneration — the tone of the body itself. Breath: The breath of ground: out longer than in, then a rest at the bottom.
#1
Muladhara #
Janma - Leela card 1

Janma

Start of a new stage, openness. Opportunity to see the world anew.

#2
Muladhara #
Maya - Leela card 2

Maya

Review old beliefs. A chance to start over.

#3
Muladhara #
Krodha - Leela card 3

Krodha

Signal of disagreement. Anger energy for creative change.

#4
Muladhara #
Lobha - Leela card 4

Lobha

Focus on true desires. Understand what you really want.

#5
Muladhara #
Bhu Loka - Leela card 5

Bhu Loka

Ancestral roots, support and legacy. Value the influence of your lineage.

#6
Muladhara #
Moha - Leela card 6

Moha

Old attitudes hinder moving forward. Let go of inertia.

#7
Muladhara #
Mada - Leela card 7

Mada

Limiting roles and self-concepts. Time to review them.

#8
Muladhara #
Matsara - Leela card 8

Matsara

Feeling of lack. Movement, improvement, or acceptance needed.

#9
Muladhara #
Kama Loka - Leela card 9

Kama Loka

Awareness of emotions. Allow yourself to honestly live your feelings.

Plane 2: Svadhisthana

The Astral Plane Squares 10–18

Desire & Emotion. The realm of feelings, imagination, and sensory experience. You are navigating the tides of what you want versus what you feel.

Tone: Releasing guilt and fear, so desire can move freely again. Breath: The breath of release: a long holding, then a longer letting go.
#10
Svadhisthana #
Tapa - Leela card 10

Tapa

Liberation from excess: habits, thoughts, information. Movement towards clarity.

#11
Svadhisthana #
Gandharva Loka - Leela card 11

Gandharva Loka

Lightness, pleasure, enjoying the moment. Allow yourself relaxation.

#12
Svadhisthana #
Irasya - Leela card 12

Irasya

Comparison with others hides desires. Turn envy into inspiration.

#13
Svadhisthana #
Antariksha - Leela card 13

Antariksha

Transitional state between old and new. Take a gentle step forward.

#14
Svadhisthana #
Bhuvar Loka - Leela card 14

Bhuvar Loka

Influence of emotions and experience on interaction. Create harmonious connections.

#15
Svadhisthana #
Naga Loka - Leela card 15

Naga Loka

Imagination and new possibilities. Take a step towards realizing the dream.

#16
Svadhisthana #
Dvesha - Leela card 16

Dvesha

Jealousy shows where you feel lack. Understand your true needs.

#17
Svadhisthana #
Daya - Leela card 17

Daya

Softness of heart. Show care and warmth to yourself and others.

#18
Svadhisthana #
Harsha Loka - Leela card 18

Harsha Loka

Lightness and inner joy. Let joy manifest freely.

Plane 3: Manipura

The Celestial Plane Squares 19–27

Power & Action. This is the sun within you. It's about your identity in the world, your willpower, and the energy you use to manifest change.

Tone: Undoing what has stalled — the tone of change. Breath: The breath of kindling: in longer than out — fills more than it empties.
#19
Manipura #
Karma Loka - Leela card 19

Karma Loka

Consequences of past actions. Lesson on cause and effect.

#20
Manipura #
Dana - Leela card 20

Dana

Giving without expecting reward. Natural need of a mature soul.

#21
Manipura #
Saman Pap - Leela card 21

Saman Pap

Restoring inner balance. Harmonize what is important.

#22
Manipura #
Dharma - Leela card 22

Dharma

Conscious action aligned with inner truth. Follow your path.

#23
Manipura #
Swarga Loka - Leela card 23

Swarga Loka

Strengthening inner support. Increasing faith and trust in oneself.

#24
Manipura #
Ku Sang Loka - Leela card 24

Ku Sang Loka

Environment or habits drain energy. Protect your boundaries.

#25
Manipura #
Su Sang Loka - Leela card 25

Su Sang Loka

Favorable atmosphere and supportive people. Accept their help.

#26
Manipura #
Dukha - Leela card 26

Dukha

Heartache is part of healing. Live through and let go of feelings.

#27
Manipura #
Param Artha - Leela card 27

Param Artha

Giving without ego. Service to the world and others creates good.

Plane 4: Anahata

The Plane of Balance Squares 28–36

The Heart. The bridge between lower and higher realms. Here, the focus shifts from "me" to "we." It is the space of compassion and emotional equilibrium.

Tone: Transformation and love — the tone the heart is tuned to. Breath: The breath of the heart: in and out in equal measure, nothing held.
#28
Anahata #
Su-Dharma - Leela card 28

Su-Dharma

True meaning of the path manifests. Your authentic essence and nature.

#29
Anahata #
A-Dharma - Leela card 29

A-Dharma

Temporary deviation from the path. Chance to correct direction.

#30
Anahata #
Uttama Gati - Leela card 30

Uttama Gati

Direction useful for development. Invest in what strengthens.

#31
Anahata #
Yaksha Loka - Leela card 31

Yaksha Loka

Opportunity to get wise advice from a teacher. Pay attention to signs.

#32
Anahata #
Mahar Loka - Leela card 32

Mahar Loka

Restoration of inner harmony. Find agreement between impulses.

#33
Anahata #
Gandha Loka - Leela card 33

Gandha Loka

Intuitive signals through associations. Listen to subtle memories.

#34
Anahata #
Rasa Loka - Leela card 34

Rasa Loka

Pleasure and pleasant sensations are important for balance. Pamper yourself.

#35
Anahata #
Naraka Loka - Leela card 35

Naraka Loka

Difficult but cleansing stage. Awareness leads to liberation.

#36
Anahata #
Swatccha - Leela card 36

Swatccha

Clarity and expansion of perception appear. Accept new awareness.

Plane 5: Vishuddha

The Human Plane Squares 37–45

Expression & Truth. This is the filter of communication. Are you speaking your truth? It's the plane where you refine your ego into something more resonant.

Tone: Connection — the tone of speaking and being understood. Breath: The breath of the voice: a short intake and a long, unbroken release.
#37
Vishuddha #
Jnyana - Leela card 37

Jnyana

Inner insight. Understanding oneself changes the next steps.

#38
Vishuddha #
Prana Loka - Leela card 38

Prana Loka

Life force needs nourishment. Find your energy source.

#39
Vishuddha #
Apana Loka - Leela card 39

Apana Loka

Liberation from heavy or obsolete. Let go of what hinders growth.

#40
Vishuddha #
Vyana Loka - Leela card 40

Vyana Loka

Returning strength for your goals. Direct resources to your development.

#41
Vishuddha #
Jana Loka - Leela card 41

Jana Loka

Desire to simplify life. Let go of excess to focus.

#42
Vishuddha #
Agni Loka - Leela card 42

Agni Loka

Symbol of transformation. The old burns, opening space for the new.

#43
Vishuddha #
Manushya - Leela card 43

Manushya

Awakening and awareness. Value your time, review priorities.

#44
Vishuddha #
Avidya - Leela card 44

Avidya

Unfinished or hidden themes. Pay attention to what you avoid.

#45
Vishuddha #
Su-Vidya - Leela card 45

Su-Vidya

Development through right understanding and assimilation of knowledge. Apply experience.

Plane 6: Ajna

The Penance Plane Squares 46–54

Intuition & Vision. The third eye. You are looking beyond the surface. This plane is about mental clarity, wisdom, and seeing the Clues the universe provides.

Tone: Awakening intuition, and the courage to express it. Breath: The breath of the square: four equal sides. It steadies attention.
#46
Ajna #
Viveka - Leela card 46

Viveka

Ability to distinguish true from false. Show more wisdom.

#47
Ajna #
Sarasvati - Leela card 47

Sarasvati

Calm mind. Ability to see things without unnecessary emotions.

#48
Ajna #
Yamuna - Leela card 48

Yamuna

Determination, energy, clarity of action. Be brighter and bolder.

#49
Ajna #
Ganga - Leela card 49

Ganga

Energy of calmness and acceptance. Slow down, enjoy the moment.

#50
Ajna #
Tapa Loka - Leela card 50

Tapa Loka

Manifestation of will to overcome difficulties. Act consciously.

#51
Ajna #
Prithivi - Leela card 51

Prithivi

Purification and inner direction. Reconnect with the Earth.

#52
Ajna #
Himsa Loka - Leela card 52

Himsa Loka

Violence against oneself or others. Realize and correct behavior.

#53
Ajna #
Jala Loka - Leela card 53

Jala Loka

Fluidity, flexibility and trust. Be in the flow of life.

#54
Ajna #
Bhakti Loka - Leela card 54

Bhakti Loka

Heart strives for pure love and service. Express love through action.

Plane 7: Sahasrara

The Plane of Reality Squares 55–63

Total Awareness. The thousand-petaled lotus. Here, the seeker moves beyond the ego entirely. It is a state of pure being and integration with the Whole.

Tone: Returning to spiritual order. Breath: The breath of stillness: even, slow, resting at both ends.
#55
Sahasrara #
Ahamkara - Leela card 55

Ahamkara

Ego takes over. See your limitations and weaknesses.

#56
Sahasrara #
Omkara - Leela card 56

Omkara

Influence of voice and vibrations. Radiate support with words.

#57
Sahasrara #
Vayu Loka - Leela card 57

Vayu Loka

Importance of feeling space and freedom. Add lightness to life.

#58
Sahasrara #
Teja Loka - Leela card 58

Teja Loka

Inner light and expansion of perception. Go beyond habitual frames.

#59
Sahasrara #
Satya Loka - Leela card 59

Satya Loka

State of full presence. See reality through the eyes of Spirit.

#60
Sahasrara #
Su-Budhi - Leela card 60

Su-Budhi

Clear mind. Wise and conscious decisions. Trust your clarity.

#61
Sahasrara #
Dur-Budhi - Leela card 61

Dur-Budhi

Confused mind. Decisions under the influence of illusions or fear.

#62
Sahasrara #
Sukha - Leela card 62

Sukha

Lightness and inner well-being. Maintain calm joy.

#63
Sahasrara #
Tamas - Leela card 63

Tamas

State of stagnation and inertia. Bring more light and movement.

Plane 8: Vaikuntha

The Cosmic Plane Squares 64–72

The Absolute. The final row. This is the home of the Divine Play. It represents the ultimate goal: liberation and the return to the source of all energy.

Tone: Divine consciousness and oneness. Breath: The breath of dissolving: a long emptying into a longer quiet.
#64
Vaikuntha #
Prakriti Loka - Leela card 64

Prakriti Loka

Restoring connection with Earth. Find your place of power.

#65
Vaikuntha #
Uranta Loka - Leela card 65

Uranta Loka

Diving inward. Contemplation and revealing the inner world.

#66
Vaikuntha #
Ananda Loka - Leela card 66

Ananda Loka

Pure joy. Flow of happiness without reason.

#67
Vaikuntha #
Rudra Loka - Leela card 67

Rudra Loka

Liberation from roles and concepts. Move on freely.

#68
Vaikuntha #
Vaikuntha Loka - Leela card 68

Vaikuntha Loka

Connecting with oneself and one's Spirit. Finding deep meaning.

#69
Vaikuntha #
Brahma Loka - Leela card 69

Brahma Loka

Point of creation. Birth of an idea. Set an intention now.

#70
Vaikuntha #
Sattva Guna - Leela card 70

Sattva Guna

Purity and harmony. Important not to get stuck in the ideal.

#71
Vaikuntha #
Raja Guna - Leela card 71

Raja Guna

Energy of starting processes. Movement forward. Act!

#72
Vaikuntha #
Tama Guna - Leela card 72

Tama Guna

Inertia helps materialize what is seen. Take a concrete step.

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