The Visshudhi chakra is the chakra for communication. I am discussing the visshudhi chakra in isolation for a specific reason. The visshudhi chakra is purple and it is associated with Aakash (ether). The udana prana rules this chakra and the function of this prana is to purify our body of toxic substances, while exhaling. Purification occurs at all levels, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.

All problems and unpleasant experiences that we have swallowed and suppressed during our ongoing life, continue to exist in the subconscious mind until they are faced and resolved with wisdom. When this chakra is unblocked, feelings of anxiety, lack of freedom, thyroid and throat problems are banished.

Since the Bija mantra for Visshudhi chakra is Ham. Its meaning is to cultivate concentration and mindfulness. And Ham means ‘us’ in Hindi. The Visshudhi chakra is located in the throat region, which is associated with communication, self-expression and truthfulness.

Be supportive and respectful of non-binary persons

I will now go to the subject of Gender identity. There is the Trans Umbrella to describe it. Under it are the Binary and Non-Binary. Under binary we have Trans men and trans women. Under non-binary we have Trans non-binary people. Under the non-binary umbrella we have Gender non-conformity, gender queer, two spirit, androgyne and many more.

Some societies, like ours tend to recognize just two genders, male and female. This description is termed as a gender binary because binary means having two parts (male and female). Therefore, non-binary is one term we use to describe genders that do not fall into one of these two categories, male or female.

In a nutshell, therefore it is important for us to understand gender identity, to be supportive and respectful of non-binary persons. And the best way to start is with working on the Visshudhi chakra, with the mantra Ham. The Aakash tattva is the highest element awakening and purification of all the elements will lead to our understanding of non-binary people. Advocacy is another way to promote understanding of non-binary individuals. We also must keep in mind that everyone has a gender identity whether it is binary or non-binary.

Visshudhi chakra meditation will enable us to understand and respect non-binary persons.

Visshudhi Chakra meditation

Eyes closed.
Concentration on the Visshudhi Chakra, behind the throat pit.
Awareness on Exhalation.
Repetition of the Bija mantra 108 times.

Aim Hrim Klim

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