Nabhi Chakra
Contentment, Evolution, Wellbeing
As we grow up and move from the familiar conditionings of our childhood and upbringing to the realities of living, we are faced with the challenges which this game of life throws at us. However we have a set of ethical codes which give us firm guidance on how to behave and interact with society at large in a dignified and positive manner.
The third awareness center gives us an innate sense of ethical behavior. This inbuilt code of conduct has been expressed down the ages through the life and works of many saints, visionaries and prophets such as Moses, Jesus, Mohammed, Abraham Lincoln and many others. This center also gives us a sense of satisfaction with life and the ability to feel the joy of sharing with others.
Also, surrounding the second and the third Chakra is the Void. This spiritually symbolizes the gap in our human awareness from divine awareness and stands for the principle of mastery within us. In Sahaja Yoga we develop the ability to become our own master, based on the enlightened spiritual awareness of our subtle system which we feel both within our body and on our fingertips.
Location:
Our Nabhi Chakra is located within our spine, approximately parallel to our navel. On a physical level it influences the activities of the solar plexus. The vibrations of the Nabhi Chakra can be felt in our middle fingers on both hands. The function of our abdominal organs (stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels) is regulated by the Nabhi and Swadhisthan Chakras along with the Void. These three subtle centers work as an integrated unit in ensuring a harmonious physiologic environment in our body.
Color:
The Nabhi Chakra is represented by the color green. It is aligned with the essential element of water.
Nabhi Chakra qualities include:
• Generosity
• Nurturing
• Contentment / satisfaction
• Peace
• Joy
• Balance
• Righteousness (or dharma)
• Honesty
• Pure attention
• Dignity
• Evolution
The Nabhi Chakra imparts several fundamental qualities, including generosity and the capacity to evolve. It is through our Nabhi Chakra that we experience a desire to grow, improve and achieve our goals. It influences every “seeking” action within our life, from the fundamental quest for food and water to our quest for peace and spirituality. Because of this Chakra, we have the capacity to evolve progressively to a higher stage of life.
Another key quality of the Nabhi Chakra is contentment (or satisfaction). It is through our Nabhi Chakra that we are able to establish an ideal balance between across all areas of our life (including family, work and spirituality). Shri Mataji revealed that a key aspect of the left Nabhi Chakra that imparts the qualities of care, nurturing and affection is often found in loving wives and mothers helping them to care for their families.