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5. The fifth center of force is Vishuddha chakra and its location is at the base of the throat. It symbolizes the pure consciousness, and creativity.

On a psychic level, it governs expression, inspiration in speech, eloquence, and perception of the archetypal models.

On a physical level, it controls the activity of the vocal cords, of the hearing, of the pharynx and esophagus. Vishuddha chakra is the symbol of sound, dreams and purity.

The activation of its energy favors the understanding of non-verbal messages. The corresponding glands are the thyroid and parathyroid. All miraculous "possibilities", gifts, the powers known as "siddhis" are connected to this throat chakra.

The effects of meditating on Vishuddha chakra are: calmness, serenity, pleasant voice, awakening of the artistic inspiration, capacity of interpreting correctly the sacred scriptures, and of understanding the secret language and message of dreams.

The person whose Vishuddha chakra is active and in harmony will seek the true knowledge that is beyond time, cultural and hereditary limitations.

Resonating with this type of energy equals the freedom from the tempests of the world and the problems raised by the ego. The idea of cosmic consciousness is connected also to this center of force.

"Intense focus and meditation on this center of force is known in the yogic texts as Akashi Dharani. The person that succeeds in this type of meditation will live forever in spirit. He obtains the knowledge of present, past and future and also the control over the mysterious energies of time." (Swami Shivananda)