Since the muladhara chakra is the gateway to the remaining six chakras, chanting lam can be a powerful means of shifting energy throughout the entire body. The muladhara chakra is first of the seven major chakras, located at the base of the spine, where it provides the foundation and support for the chakras above. When in balance, muladhara provides fearlessness, safety and physical, emotional and spiritual stability. Lam chanting can therefore help to open up feelings of security, prosperity and belonging. It is particularly useful when energy or self-esteem is low. four red petals of lotus is the symbol of root chakra. Mantra associated with muldhara chakra is “lam”.