Manipura Chakra - Third Energy Center

Chakra : Solar Plexus
Location : Below the heart
Gland : Pancreas
Areas of Body : Stomach, liver, gall bladder, upper abdomen
Function : Mental activity, Will, Self concept, Self interest

The Manipura or Nabi. The presiding deity of this energy center is Lord Vishnu.

A well-balanced Manipura chakra endows the being with inner strength that manifests in the performance of actions with ease and grace. It governs our material well-being and inner peace. The chakra embodies personal power, self-esteem and energy.

If the energy levels in the chakra suffer an imbalance, the negative energy fuels emotions of jealousy, distrust, ego, anger, fear and anxiety.

Highlights of Manipura Chakra

It has 10 petals.

It radiates the color yellow.

Parts of the body influenced by the third chakra: digestive system, skin, liver, pancreas, skin and the breath.

The gemstones that benefit this chakra are: topaz, gold, amber, ruby.

Behavioral Characteristics

Between the ages of fourteen to twenty-one a person is ruled by Manipura Chakra. The motivation energy of this chakra impels the person to develop his ego, his identity in the world.

A person dominated by the third chakra will strive for personal power and recognition, even to the detriment of family and friends. Such a person will sleep from six to eight hours nightly, on his back.

The plane of Manipura Chakra encompasses karma, charity, atonement for one's errors, good company, bad company, selfless service, sorrow, the plane of dharma, and the celestial plane.

Dharma is the timeless law of nature that interconnects all that exists. By remaining true to one's nature, relationships with others will be more stable and clear. The balance for Manipura Chakra is selfless service, that is, serving without desire for reward. The practice of charity will clarify one's path of action, or karma. Every person must be aware of his actions in order to achieve a balance in his life. Once this balance is attained, the person may enter the celestial plane of illumination.

Fire, Ego identity, oriented to self-definition. This chakra is known as the power chakra, located in the solar plexus. It rules our personal power, will, and autonomy, as well as our metabolism. When healthy, this chakra brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity, and non-dominating power. Power.

Governs power, accomplishments, will, ego projections, vital energies, control, and your freedom to be yourself.

Deities within the Manipura Chakra