The solar plexus reflects the sacred Agni fires of Hinduism. 

The word Hindu comes from the Persian wordSindhu, for the Indus River. 

The Rigveda “praise knowledge” was written around 1500 BCE. Agni, lord of fire, is the first deity invoked in the Rigveda for it is seen as the primordial creation energy of the universe.Agni in the form of fire and smoke serves as the messenger between man and the Gods. Offerings areplaced in Agni fires to carry blessings to the Gods. Sacred Agni fires are used in funeral rites to purify the body after death and to guide the soul into the next life.

Atman is the Hindu word for soul, while Brahman is seen as the spirit of the Atman. The spirit of the soul is expressed through multiple deities or “shining ones.” 

Some Hindus are followers of Shiva (Destroyer) or Vishnu (Preserver), Brahman is seen as the unifying spirit. Hinduism is not one unified religion, but a diverse set of practices, rituals and beliefs that have evolved over time. 

Many Hindus consider their religion as an eternal path known as Sanãtana Dharma. Reincarnation is a central belief in Hinduism. The Atman or soul as the divine self is eternal. The soul is affected by karma or action. When the soul reincarnates into human form, that person’s actions create reactions. This eternal law of karma then impacts future incarnations. This cycle of reincarnation is called Samsãra where the soul is reborn over and over again according to their karma, the goal is to achieve liberation moksha and be free from Samsãra. Agni fires can clear karma within a lifetime and lift the karma from the soul between lifetimes. 

The solar plexus is like a sacred Agni fire within our digestive system. By feeding our fire with healthy foods and intentions we can transform our life and step into our power.

Message: We must use our energy wisely and become more aware of our actions and reactions. Our actions should be aligned with our soul, if not now is the time to find the courage to change. Believe in the power to release and transform your life in order to accomplish your dreams.

“You must be the change you want to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi 

The Hindu symbol is the mantra AUM. The large lower curve symbolizes the waking state. The upper curve is the state of deep sleep. The middle curve is the dream state. The dot is the blissful state of consciousness. A semi-circle (maya) separates the dot from the other three curves. The illusion of maya prevents the seeker from obtaining the blissful state. Moksha occurs when you conquer this illusion through yoga.

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