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Vishuddi Chakra and thyroid gland
Desire is a poison. In myth, gods and demons churned the ocean, producing a poison that threatened all creation. Śiva drank it but held it in his throat, which turned blue, earning him the name Nīlakaṇṭha. Similarly, we hold poison in our own throats. This is the psychological poison of swallowing harsh words—from a spouse, a boss, or colleagues—without retaliation. This suppression is linked to ailments like thyroid problems. The viśuddhi cakra at the throat is where this purification must occur. Its symbols include a strong elephant, representing the capacity to bear burdens, and Brahmā, the creator who holds the Vedas, representing wisdom. His consort Sarasvatī, with her sitar, represents the purifying power of sound. The chakras contain mantras in their petals, corresponding to the Sanskrit alphabet. The journey upward is careful; the Ājñā Chakra is the border between human and divine. These are symbols for an inner process. Understanding and purifying the five bodies—physical, mental, energetic, wisdom, and bliss—is essential. Do not get lost in contradictory advice from different teachers. You must practice to achieve.
"Śiva said, 'For the sake of all vegetation, and other creatures and humans, I will drink the poison.'"
"If you can clean this problem, then it is wisdom. If not, then you are again gone down."
Filming location: Vancouver, Canada
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The text contains hyperlinks in bold to three authoritative books on yoga, written by humans, to clarify the context of the lecture:
- Yoga in Daily Life - The System
Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Ibera Verlag, Vienna, 2000. ISBN 978-3-85052-000-3 - The Hidden Power in Humans - Chakras and Kundalini
Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Ibera Verlag, Vienna, 2004. ISBN 978-3-85052-197-0 - Lila Amrit - The Divine Life of Sri Mahaprabhuji
Paramhans Swami Madhavananda. Int. Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram Fellowship, Vienna, 1998. ISBN 3-85052-104-4
