Third Chakra
Manipura "City of the Shining Jewel"

The third chakra is about personal power in relation to the external world. This chakra, the dominant energy during puberty, forms individualization, the self and the ego. Exploration through this chakra goes beyond survival identity to true exploration self and purpose. The personality begins to grow beyond the needs of society and other people and starts to service personal power in relation to the external world. This chakra holds personal power, will and control. The sacred truth of this chakra is Honor Oneself.

Organs and Glands:

• Abdomen, stomach
• Liver
• Gall bladder
• Kidney
• Pancreas - secretes insulin and glucagons that metabolize carbohydrates to glucose. Spleen
• Upper intestines
• Middle spine
• Upper colon

Mental/Emotional Issues:

• Trust
• Ego, Self-esteem, self-confidence, self-respect, personal honor, self-discipline
• Care of oneself and others
• Responsibility for making decisions
• Ability to generate action, handle a crisis
• Generosity, ethics and strength of character
• Personal power, will, control
• Gut feelings
• Ambition, courage to take risks

Location: Solar plexus and navel

Description: jewel city, "City of the Shining Jewel"

Depiction: bright yellow lotus of ten petals

Sense: Visual

Element: Fire

Color: Yellow

Mantra: ram

Other: associated with the anus, the ram (symbol of fiery energy)