While the word “Chaklah” means ‘sacred fire’ in Arabic, it’s actually a centuries-old Indian Buddhist concept. It’s based on three principles: (1) joy, (2) peace, and (3) concentration. The Chaklah practice of lighting a fire to develop the mind, the doshas or internal states that lead to enlightenment, and the ability to enjoy life freely—allowing one’s self to go without worrying about one’s own affairs.
Hinduism
In Hinduism, the preeminent religious system, the concept of “bhakti” or “blessing” is intertwined with the concept of “karma” or “righteousness”. “Bhakti” may refer to the release of some resentful emotion, while “karma” may refer to the act of blessing. “Bhakti” is therefore meant to help one’s contemporaries and the “karma” is meant to help future generations.
Buddhism
In the new age tradition of Buddhism, the practice of “blessing” is called “bhakkha”. Bhakkha is meant to help one develop all ten “chi”, or spiritual qualities, while “chi” is the fundamental thing that helps one evolve.
Jainism
In Jainism, the practice of “jñāma” or “jñāti”, which means “to know”, is dedicated to developing all five “vidhas” or spiritual qualities, or happiness factors. “Jñāma”, on the other hand, is meant to help one know what is good and what is bad, or, to put it another way, to develop one’s “judgment” in relation to one’s actions.
Sikhism
In Sikhism, the concept of “blessing” is referred to as “sakhi”. Sakhi is the practice of offering gifts and amulets to deities, in order to cultivate their favor.
Tibetan Buddhism
In the new age tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, the practice of “blessing” is called “sobra”. Sobra is meant to help one develop the five “pāramitās” or “compassionate qualities”, or, to put it another way, help one to be “friendly” with one’s inferiors.
Other Religion/Discipline
Although the concept of “bhakti” or “blessing” is intertwined with the concept of “karma” or “righteousness”, the main thing to take from the concept is that it is a practice. The practitioner’s actions are in many ways like a “blessing” on the chaos of one’s reality. Allowing one’s self to be “free” from worry about one’s own actions, or, to put it another way, from being “judgmental” about one’s actions.
Summing up
In Hinduism, the concept of “bhakti” or “blessing” is intertwined with the concept of “karma” or “righteousness”. “Bhakti” is meant to help one’s contemporaries and the “karma” is meant to help future generations. In Buddhism, the practitioner sits with the four “pāramitās” or “compassionate qualities”, or, in other words, offers help to those less fortunate than oneself. In Jainism, the practice of “jñāma” or “jñāti”, which means “to know”, is dedicated to developing all five “vidhas” or happiness factors. “Jñāma”, on the other hand, is meant to help one know what is good and what is bad, or, to put it another way, to develop one’s “judgment” in relation to one’s actions.
