Location: Cervical plexus

In hand: Index finger

On the foot: Second toe

Physiological functions: controls neck, ear, nose, mouth, thyroid glands, and parathyroid, pharynx, larynx, mouth, teeth, esophagus, senses of taste and smell, easy expression, front of eyes and sensitivity of hands to perceive vibrations.

One of the qualities we must develop in our spiritual growth is the ability to remain detached from the problems we face daily. The balance of this chakra gives us the ability to witness the divine “play” in this world. As a result, we will not feel discouraged by things that might seem traumatic or great obstacles, instead we will see them as “external events” to our identification with the spirit. This does not mean that we should disengage from responsibility for our actions or that we should “give up” on life. Rather, we will have the means to maintain an adequate sense of perspective when faced with problematic or overwhelming situations. We become witnesses and are able to maintain distance from our thoughts, conditioning and emotions.

In this regard Shri Mataji says, “Let’s see how actors in a play and the whole world will become like one big piece of theater. After Self-realization, we develop this capacity within us and no matter what trials we face, we begin to see our role in the drama and possible solutions much more clearly.”

The principle of this chakra is diplomacy; the sweetness to express ourselves and the integration with the collectiveness. We become conscious that we are part and parcel of a whole, a microcosm that becomes a macrocosm expressed as a “feeling of being part of a whole”. Every society is made up of different parts. It is up to each one to find its place. It is up to each person to find his or her place.