Vishuddha Chakra

Author: Deepayan Choudhury

This is the fifth and the last chakra connected to the material realms. It regulates the throat region and
related to the element ether. Its color is peacock blue. The root syllable is golden in color and its ruling planet
is Jupiter.
Depictions
Vishuddha chakra has been imagined as a lotus with sixteen purple colored petals. The shape of the center
resembles a pale yellow cresent. It is related to the purification of the psyche for spiritual upliftment. The root
syllable related to this chakra is “Ham”.
The Symptoms
Though very few in number, there are a handful of people who experiences a peculiar form of voices inside
their heads. It’s like somebody talking inside our mind. It can also happen when somebody starts hearing
distant sounds or even listen to sounds of flapping wings of butterflies. This can be a sign of activated
Vishuddha. Eloquence in speech, magnetic oration is also the effects of Vishuddha chakra. Smoothness in
communication in the field of literature, politics, spiritualism, poetry is the gifts from Vishuddha. Though we
are overwhelmed by the benefits of this chakra, we should also remember that, maintaining a purity is every
aspects of life is a mandate. Vishuddha works well and keeps on developing if a pure and serene life is
maiontained. Disrupting this purity may lead to pointless babbling and near crazy mentality,
miscommunication and affinity towards low level writings. It can also lead to insanity. So these extremes can
both point to Vishuddha activation naturally or abnormally. Abnormal arousal of this chakra can lead to
degeneration of human life.
Facets of Vishuddha
Its direct association with the ether (Akasha) element empowers the hearing ability. Sound attributes to the
ether element. Hearing the subtle sounds or a command over speech shows the signs of an activated
Vishuddha. It also provides poetic abilities and good oration.
Its ruling planet is Jupiter. Jupiter bestows knowledge and induces saintly qualities. A person with an
activated Vishuddha should practice concentration regularly and avoid spicy and non-vegetarian foods. He
or she should maintain a healthy lifestyle and purity in thoughts. Normal breathing exercises can prove to be
beneficial.
Vishuddha chakra is also the seat of “Vaak” or primordial sound. Activating Vishuddha is essential for
Naada yoga.
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