Editorial & Sourcing Policy

1. Primary Source Sourcing

Articles discussing classical chakra philosophy must cite or reference authentic historical Sanskrit or vernacular texts. When citing primary scriptures, we prioritize critical editions and peer-reviewed translations by respected Indologists.

2. Sanskrit Orthography & Transliteration

To prevent distortion of sacred terminology, all Sanskrit terms on Chakras7 are presented with:

• Standard IAST (International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration) diacritics (e.g., Mūlādhāra, Suṣumnā, Ṣaṭ-Cakra).
• Original Devanagari script for key seed mantras and chakra titles.
• Accurate phonetic pronunciation guides for English-speaking practitioners.

3. Distinguishing Historical Roots from Modern Adaptations

The 7-chakra rainbow color model (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet) popularized in 1970s Western literature differs from pre-modern Tantric texts (where lotus petals and elements often feature distinct traditional colors). Our articles transparently document these historical evolutions rather than presenting late 20th-century ideas as ancient dogma.

4. Correction Policy

If an error regarding a textual translation, author credential, or historical date is identified, we prompt updates immediately with a clear revision note at the head of the article. Contact our editorial desk at editorial@chakras7.com.