Manipura is the left-brain chakra--the seat of the intellect and rational thinking.

Manipura has determination energy. It is where the fire of passion is lit and it produces a healthy drive towards accomplishment of goals.

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Located at the solar plexus, an unhealthy Manipura produces an over reliance on intellect and reason and we find it difficult to trust our intuition.  Fear and worry are either always present or lurking in the background and we may lose track of our goals. 

Ram is the seed sound for Manipura and chanting this word stimulates this energy.