6/13/09

Solar Plexus or Manipura Chakra (The Third Chakra)


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The solar chakra is located at the navel and is the vortex of transformation. This chakra deals with self-esteem, energy, will, power and autonomy. It is the place of information or temporal knowledge. Following is a table listing the symbols and sounds associated with the solar chakra:

Sanskrit Name and Meaning: Manipura - lustrous gem
Location: navel, solar plexus
Element: Fire
Parts of the Body: pancreas, adrenals, digestive system, muscles
Malfunction: ulcers, diabetes, hypoglycemia, digestive disorders
Bija Sound: Rang
Petal Sounds: Dang, Dhang, Rlang, Tang, Thang, Dang, Dhang, Nang, Pang, Phang
Animal: Ram
Yoga Path: none associated
Incense: dragon's blood, sandalwood, saffron, musk, cinnamon, ginger
Minerals: yellow citrine, topaz, amber, rutilated quartz
Deities: Agni, Surya, Rundra, Likini, Ra, Apollo, Helios, Athene, Brigit, Amaterasu, Belenos, Apis.

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