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Vishuddhi Chakra - Throat Center

Purification of body, mind, and consciousness

The Qualities and Symbols of the Vishuddhi Chakra

Position within the body In the region of the throat
Colour BLUE-VIOLET – breadth, infinity
Tattva ĀKĀSHA – space
Mantra HAM
Lotus 16 Petals – 16 vowels of the Sanskrit language
Animal White elephant – pure wisdom
Divinity BRAHMĀ – the creator, consciousness
Symbols MOON – mind, feelings, connection to the Bindu Chakra
Qualities and Aspects positive: Detoxification, purification, manifestation of words clarity, surmounting problems and inhibitions, linguistic skills and singing techniques, creativity.

negative: complexes, fears, nervousness

Prāna UDĀNA – helps with the absorption of both solid and liquid foods
Plane JANARLOKA – human plane
Planet JUPITER
Principle SPHURANA/principle BRAHMA, creation
Precious Stone ROCK CRYSTAL
Metal MERCURY
Mineral SILICON
Characteristic BHAYA – fear
Sensation NIDRĀ – dream
Sense Organ SHROTRA – ears/ principle DIRECTION, sense of hearing
Indication SHABDA – sound
Taste SOUR
Quality DHĀVANA – purifying, removing
Part of the Body ROMAN – hair
Organ VĀNI – mouth/ principle AGNI – speech
Secretion LĀLA – saliva
Gland THYROID GLAND
Plexus CAROTID
Other Names THROAT CENTRE, KANTHA KAMALA

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