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Ajna (Template:Lang-sa, IAST: Ājñā , IPA: [ˈaːd͡ʑɲaː]), brow[1] or third eye chakra, is the sixth primary chakra in the body according to Hindu tradition and signifies the subconscious mind, the direct link to Brahman (ultimate reality).[2] The third eye is said to connect people to their intuition, give them the ability to communicate with the world, or help them receive messages from the past and the future.[3][4][5]
Location
The Ajna chakra is believed to be located in the center of the forehead between the eyebrows. It is not a part of the physical body but considered to be the part of Pranic system. The location makes it a sacred spot where Hindus apply a tilak bindi to show reverence for it.[citation needed]
Appearance
The Ajna chakra is described as a transparent lotus flower with two white petals, said to represent the nadis (psychic channels) Ida and Pingala, which meet the central Sushumna nadi before rising to the crown chakra, Sahasrara. The letter "ham" (हं) is written in white on the left petal and represents Shiva, while the letter "ksham" (क्षं) is written in white on the right petal and represents Shakti.[6][better source needed]
Inside the pericarp of the flower is the Hakini shakti. It is depicted with a white moon, six faces, and six arms holding a book, a skull, a drum, and a rosary, while making the gestures associated with granting boons and dispelling fears. The downward-pointing triangle above her contains a white lingam. This triangle, along with the lotus flower, can represent wisdom.[7][better source needed]
Seed syllable
The seed syllable of Ajna is Ksham and the more well known, Om, or "Pranava Om", which is believed to be the basic sound of the world and contains all other sounds. It is considered the supreme sound of the universe.[citation needed] The Bīja mantras are monosyllabic seed sounds which, when they are spoken aloud, activate the energy of the chakras in order to purify and balance the mind and body. The energy resonates in the chakra associated with the mantra, helping the speaker become aware of their body's needs.[8]
Function
Ajna translates as "authority" or "command" (or "perceive") and is considered the eye of intuition and intellect. Its associated sense organ is the brain.[9][10][11]
See also
References
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- ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2014-02-27). "Ājñā, Ajna, Āgyā: 3 definitions". Wisdom Library. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
- ^ "The Seven Chakras and Their Significance". The Isha Blog. 2013-01-21. Archived from the original on 2015-05-26. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
- ^ "Ajna Chakra – SivaSakti". sivasakti.com. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
- ^ "Sixth Chakra Third Eye Chakra Ajna Chakra". My Chakras. 2008-05-27. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
- ^ "The Third Eye Chakra". www.chakras.info. Retrieved 2016-04-29.
- ^ "Bija Mantras- The Sounds of the Chakras: LAM VAM RAM YAM HAM OM - ar-yoga". ar-yoga. 2011-10-11. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
- ^ Thill, Scott (2013-03-22). "4 Things You Should Know About Your 'Third Eye'". AlterNet. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
- ^ "Benefits of Opening The Third Eye | PsychicGurus.org". www.psychicgurus.org. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
- ^ "6 Benefits of Opening Your Third Eye | Inner Outer Peace". 2015-10-30. Retrieved 2017-03-31.