Third Chakra: Solar Plexus Chakra
Manipura
“I confidently move forward with choices that improve my life.”
The third chakra, located in our solar plexus, connects to our ego, will, personal power and autonomy. When off balance it can threaten our self confidence, cause depression and confusion. When in balance it brings us harmony and protection, the feeling of being comfortable with oneself and others.
- The third chakra, Manipura (city of lustrous jewels) derives it name from Sankrit roots: mana (gem, jewel) and pur (city).
- The Manipura chakra has the greatest concentration of physical power or intense pranic energy, because several nadis radiate from it.
- Is the center of willpower.
Ten Petals of the Manipura –
Solar Plexus Chakra
The Sanskrit Letters on the petals of the lotus are ablaze with a golden color to signify the life energy within this powerful sacral chakra.
Each chakra is embedded with qualities called vrittis (whirlpools) which are thought-forms or emotions held within the chakra.
Clockwise:
- Spiritual Ignorance
- Thirst
- Jealousy
- Treachery
- Shame
- Fear
- Disgust
- Delusion
- Foolishness
- Sadness
Characteristics of the Manipura
Maharudra Shiva is the son of Lord Brahma (Virinchi), instantly emerged out (Sadhyojatha) from the center of his eyebrows at the time of creation. Soon after His birth Shiva started crying/roaring fiercely (Roudra) hence called Rudra (Rodanaat-Rudra).
Mantra: Om Namah Shivaya ॐ
Repeat in meditation 108 times.
Solar Plexus Chakra Symptoms of Imbalance
An overactive solar plexus chakra can cause:
- Exhaustion
- Poor Sleep
- Lower Back Pain
- Constipation,
- Immune-related Disorders
- Obesity and Eating Disorders
- Feeling Ungrounded
- Insecure
An energy deficiency in the third
chakra can cause:
- Fearful
- Absent-minded
- Depressed/Anxiety
- Self-indulgent
- Anger
- Grief
- Not Accepting of Life
- Shaking
Balancing Manipura Chakra Energy:
Healing Through the Five Senses
Mudra & Mantra
Close your eyes and begin to chant the mantra “OM RAM” for 3 minutes. First out loud for a few rounds, then silently to yourself. While chanting, I would like you to visualize a bright yellow energy penetrating your solar plexus from the front and back of your being. This beautiful yellow light is cleansing and energizing your Manipura chakra into the glowing sunshine bright yellow chakra it is. Also, keep in mind any sensations, colors, pictures or words you might experience, these are all messages from the divine.
If you would like to add some healing sound to your meditation, I have provided some healing solar plexus chakra E-tone quartz crystal sound bowl frequencies in my youtube video below. Enjoy!
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