Chakra 3: Manipura – The Theater of Karma and Personal Power
Welcome to the third chakra in your Leela journey—Manipura, the Solar Plexus Chakra. Having journeyed through emotional and creative realms in Svadhisthana, you now enter a space of personal power, confidence, action, and accountability. Manipura is where your inner strength and self-confidence manifest, shaping your destiny and influencing your life's choices.
What is Manipura?
In Sanskrit, Manipura means "city of jewels" or "seat of gems." Located at your solar plexus (just above your navel), this chakra is associated with personal power, determination, self-esteem, and purpose. Its element is fire, symbolizing transformation, energy, and dynamic movement.
In the Leela context, Manipura (squares 19–27) represents your ability to act effectively in the world, make conscious choices, and understand the relationship between your actions (karma) and their outcomes.
Symbolism of Manipura in Leela
The Manipura row explores essential states relating to action, karma, choices, ethics, and personal responsibility:
| Square | Name | Meaning and Insight |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Plane of Action (Karma-Loka) | Your actions shape your destiny |
| 20 | Charity (Daan) | Generosity, giving, and service |
| 21 | Atonement (Saman Paap) | Balancing past actions, forgiveness |
| 22 | Plane of Dharma (Dharma-Loka) | Ethical action and purposeful living |
| 23 | Celestial Plane (Swarga-Loka) | Rewards and benefits from good deeds |
| 24 | Bad Company (Ku-Sang-Loka) | Impact of negative influences and choices |
| 25 | Good Company (Su-Sang-Loka) | Positive influence and supportive environment |
| 26 | Sorrow (Dukh) | Facing consequences of misguided actions |
| 27 | Selfless Service (Parmarth) | Altruistic actions, transcending ego |
Navigating these squares helps you understand how your choices and actions directly shape your reality and spiritual growth.
Key Insights from Manipura
Reflecting on the Solar Plexus Chakra offers profound spiritual growth:
- Personal Responsibility: Recognizing and owning the results of your actions (karma) empowers conscious and meaningful choices.
- Inner Strength: Cultivating self-confidence and personal power allows you to act authentically, purposefully, and courageously.
- Ethical Living: Understanding and aligning your actions with your highest values (dharma) leads to a fulfilled and harmonious life.
Reflective Exercise: Manipura Meditation
Take a moment for this short meditation to strengthen your solar plexus chakra:
Sit comfortably, gently close your eyes, and breathe deeply.
Focus your awareness just above your navel—the center of your personal power.
Visualize a glowing, golden-yellow sun radiating warmth and strength from your solar plexus.
With each inhale, feel your inner strength grow; with each exhale, release doubt or insecurity.
Affirm silently:
"I honor my power and purpose. My actions align with my highest good."
Practice regularly to enhance confidence, clarity, and decisive action.
Journal Prompt for Manipura:
- Reflect on your current level of self-confidence. How does this influence your daily decisions and actions?
- Which areas of your life require greater accountability, ownership, or decisive action?
- How can you align your daily choices more closely with your core values and higher purpose?
Moving Forward in the Game
Having entered the Manipura chakra, you now embark on a deeper journey of understanding your power, purpose, and actions. Your choices, aligned with your values, shape not only your personal destiny but also your spiritual evolution.
Chakra Series Navigation
Current Position
- Current Chakra: Manipura (Solar Plexus Chakra)
- Current Square: 19-27
- Previous: Svadhisthana Chakra
- Next: Anahata Chakra
The Complete Journey Through Chakras
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- Grounding and survival
- First chakra of the journey
- Foundation of spiritual growth
- Contains squares 1-9
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- Desire, creativity, and emotions
- Second chakra of awakening
- Realm of fantasy and pleasure
- Contains squares 10-18
Manipura (Solar Plexus Chakra) - Current
- Personal power and action
- Third chakra of transformation
- Theater of karma and will
- Contains squares 19-27
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- Love, compassion, and balance
- Fourth chakra of harmony
- Bridge between physical and spiritual
- Contains squares 28-36
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- Communication and self-expression
- Fifth chakra of truth
- Realm of authentic voice
- Contains squares 37-45
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- Intuition and inner clarity
- Sixth chakra of insight
- Seat of spiritual vision
- Contains squares 46-54
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- Unity and spiritual liberation
- Seventh chakra of enlightenment
- Gateway to cosmic consciousness
- Contains squares 55-63
Beyond Chakras: Cosmic Consciousness
- Transcendence and ultimate reality
- Beyond the seven chakras
- Union with the absolute
- Contains squares 64-72
Progress Through the Game
- Current Position: Manipura Chakra
- Squares Completed: 18/72
- Next Chakra: Anahata
- Total Progress: 3/8 Chakras
Roll the dice again, embracing your inner strength and stepping boldly into action.
Namaste.