VISHUDHA CHAKRA OR THROAT CHAKRA

It is fifth center of consciousness or plexus in the order of seven chakras and is also called “Throat Plexus”. This center is located at the throat and is associated with thyroid gland, lungs and respiratory system. There are sixteen nerves interconnected with each other to form a plexus with a circle inside and is associated with expression of truth as we know it in our heart. Expressing can be in the form of communicating what one wants and what one feels, or it can be an artistic expression as an artist painting, a dancer dancing, a musician playing music, using a form for expressing and bringing to the outside what is within. Expressing is related to receiving, as in, “Ask and ye shall receive.” Its element is sound and governs communication, expression of thoughts and feelings and the plexus that forms controls neck, throat, jaw, voice, trachea, bronchial system, upper lungs, esophagus and arms.

Abundance, therefore, is associated with this chakra, as is the aspect of unconditional receiving, necessary to accept the abundance of the Universe. This is the first level of consciousness in which one perceives directly another level of intelligence, and experiences one’s interaction with this other intelligence.

Main characteristic of such person is they are communicative and are gifted with emotional intelligence. Before they express their idea’s they clarify things within themselves. They have courage to stand by their opinions and they give true expressions to their ideas. They are likely to be gifted singers and actors and can excel in areas of academia and the sciences. They are never afraid of exposing their weaknesses and strength. The truth is their highest goal.

The energy that flows through this center makes a person loyal, trustworthy, affectionate, caring, tactful and calm whereas an imbalance in this center can make one unfaithful, self righteous, untrustworthy and cold. Some diseases and conditions associated with the Throat Chakra are thyroid, anorexia, asthma, bronchitis, hearing problems, tinnitus, mouth ulcers, sore throats and tonsillitis.

Spiritual characteristic of such person is they belong to faculty of higher discrimination. Realization coming into their consciousness through this center is from the higher level of knowledge. This center is also known as center of nectar and poison. The nectar is transcendental fluid or called “The Dew of Heaven”. An inactive center sends this fluid downwards without any impediment to be consumed in the fire of Manipur Chakra resulting in decay, degeneration and death of body tissues. When this center is awakened, the divine fluid is retained and utilized by the body tissues becoming nectar of immortality thus giving rise to youthfulness and regeneration of body.

This center is called Vishudha chakra for the reason that at this level, negative or poisonous aspect of existence get integrated with total being and become powerless. Their badness falls away and they get absorbed and transformed into a state of bliss. They become pure.