The second chakra, or the Swadhisthana chakra, is located in the sacral area, just below the navel. Its ruling principle is water and it is responsible for our creativity, sexual energy, and pleasure. This chakra is about feeling and sensation. When it is balanced, we feel pleasure in our lives, and our creativity is enhanced. We are able to let go, enjoy ourselves, and feel confident in our sexual expression. When this chakra is out of balance, we may feel disconnected from our pleasure, creativity, and sexuality. We may experience sexual dysfunction, creative blocks, and a general sense of dissatisfaction.
The second chakra is also about emotions and feelings. When it is balanced, we are able to express our emotions in a healthy way. We feel confident and secure in our relationships and are able to enjoy intimacy. When this chakra is imbalanced, we may feel creatively blocked, have difficulty enjoying intimacy, or feel like our lives lack pleasure.
Mantra Tools For the Second Chakra
There are several mantras to practice that channel issues stemming from the second chakra, including addiction, weight loss, and depression.
Addiction
The two mantras below can be used to help quit smoking. The first mantra helps conquer desire:
Om Jita Kamayah Namaha
ॐ जीतः कामयाः नमः
This mantra helps strengthen effort and determination to get closer to success:
Om Vyava Sayaya Namaha
ॐ व्यवाह सह्ययह नमः
Weight Loss
These two mantras can help one with their goal of weight loss by praising the divine feminity of Lalitha:
Om Sato Datyei Namaha
ॐ साहतो दहत्य: नमः
Om Koma Langyei Namaha
ॐ कोहमह लहंगया नमः
Depression or Anxiety
Depression and anxiety are common emotional states that are associated with the Swadhisthana chakra. The following mantra works to attract positive energy:
Om Shrun-kala Bandha Mochakaya Namaha
ॐ शृंकलाह बंधा मोचकाया नमः
Another mantra aims to bring out the quality of cheerfulness in the middle of life’s challenges:
Om Prasannatmane Namaha
ॐ प्रसन्नात्मने नमः
Finally, this mantra is an effective tool against sadness and misery, as it summons positive energy to counteract any negative inner emotions.
Om Sarva Dukha Haraya Namaha
ॐ सर्व दुःख हराया नमः