Communication, Self-esteem, Diplomacy

The evolution of human society has been developed and shaped over generations with the help of effective communication skills. The Vishuddhi Chakra is the center that enables us to move from our awareness as an individual to a collective understanding. It is our connection to others and helps cultivate our sensitivity to our fellow human beings. We learn to recognize the important benefit of collective benevolence rather than individual gain, and that we are all one together.

Shri Krishna said it very beautifully, “Satyam Vade, Hitam Vade, Priyam Vade”. That is what is beneficial and loving to the Spirit is what has to be expressed. Maybe it is hurtful at the time, but later might become beneficial and caring. Even with all this understanding, sometimes we forget that God is love. And the truth is also love.

Another great quality that unfolds in our personality with the opening of this Chakra is a sense of diplomacy. As diplomats, we master the art of communication that is charismatic, not for some petty personal gain or for power or money, but for the greater good. Our meditative and introspective focus on this fifth center enables us to deal spontaneously and articulately with relationships of all kinds.

Location:
Our Vishuddhi Chakra is located in the neck at the back of the spine approximately at the level of our shoulders. The vibrations from the Vishuddhi Chakra can be felt in our index fingers on both hands. The left index finger is associated with the left Vishuddhi, while the right index finger is associated with the right Vishuddhi.

Color:
The Vishuddhi Chakra is represented by a light shade of blue. It is aligned with the purifying element of ether.

Vishuddhi Chakra qualities include:

• Positive relationships
• Effective communication
• Politeness
• Diplomacy
• Sense of community
• Pleasant personality

The fundamental qualities imparted by our Vishuddhi Chakra include effective communication and a sense of community. When our Vishuddhi is balanced, we feel in harmony with the rest of humanity.

Unfolding the Vishuddhi Chakra through regular meditation enables us to develop diplomatic skills and we discover a gentle and friendly way of communicating with others that comes naturally without having to attend a course on such subjects. The development of this Chakra also gives us the ability to accept shortcomings and challenges without guilt and enables us to find an appropriate, benevolent solution.