Ajna (Sanskrit: आज्ञा, 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 unconscious 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]
The Ajna chakra is located in the center of the forehead between the eyebrows.[6] It is not a part of the physical body but considered to be part of the pranic system. The location makes it a sacred spot where Hindus apply a tilakbindi to show reverence for it.[citation needed]
Appearance
The Ajna chakra is described as "a diamond-like lotus of two petals, presided by Hamsa Devata, and SusumnaSakti. It corresponds to the Vijñāna state and Anupama Vak, and to the half matra of the Pranava."[7]
It is 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.[8][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.[9][better source needed]
Seed syllable
The seed syllables of Ajna are ksham[citation needed] and the more well-known Om or Aum,[10] 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 mantras are monosyllabic seed sounds (bija) which, when spoken aloud, activate the energy of the respective chakras in order to purify and balance the mind and body. The energy resonates in the chakra associated with the mantra.[11]
Function
Ajna translates as "authority" or "command" (or "perceive").[citation needed] It is considered the eye of intuition and intellect. Its associated sense organ is the mind.[6]
D'Angelo, James (2012). Seed Sounds for Tuning the Chakras: Vowels, Consonants, and Syllables for Spiritual Transformation. Inner Traditions/Bear. ISBN978-1594774607.
Kaviraj, Gopinath (1923). System of Chakras according to Gorakshanatha. Princess of Wales Sarasvati Bhavan Series. Vol. II. Retrieved 2022-12-14 – via Shivashakti.com.
Vishnudevananda, Swami (1988). The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga. Harmony/Rodale. ISBN978-0517884317.
Further reading
Goswami, Shyam Sundar (1999). Layayoga: The Definitive Guide to the Chakras and Kundalini. Inner Traditions/Bear. ISBN978-0892817665.
Maheśvarānanda, Swami (2004). The Hidden Powers in Humans: Chakras and Kundalinī. Austria: Ibera-Verlag - Europ. University Press. ISBN978-3850521970. Retrieved 2022-12-14 – via Chakras.net.
Varenne, Jean (1989). Yoga and the Hindu Tradition (1st Indian ed.). Delhi, India: Motilal Banarsidass. ISBN8120805437.
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body according to Hindu tradition and signifies the unconscious 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 Traditional Hindu diagram of third eye chakra Contents 1 Location 2 Appearance 3 Seed syllable 4 Function 5 See also 6 References 6 1 Works cited 7 Further readingLocation EditThe Ajna chakra is located in the center of the forehead between the eyebrows 6 It is not a part of the physical body but considered to be part of the pranic system The location makes it a sacred spot where Hindus apply a tilak bindi to show reverence for it citation needed Appearance EditThe Ajna chakra is described as a diamond like lotus of two petals presided by Hamsa Devata and Susumna Sakti It corresponds to the Vijnana state and Anupama Vak and to the half matra of the Pranava 7 It is 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 ह is written in white on the left petal and represents Shiva while the letter ksham क ष is written in white on the right petal and represents Shakti 8 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 9 better source needed Seed syllable EditThe seed syllables of Ajna are ksham citation needed and the more well known Om or Aum 10 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 mantras are monosyllabic seed sounds bija which when spoken aloud activate the energy of the respective chakras in order to purify and balance the mind and body The energy resonates in the chakra associated with the mantra 11 Function EditAjna translates as authority or command or perceive citation needed It is considered the eye of intuition and intellect Its associated sense organ is the mind 6 See also EditBody of light Kundalini Pineal gland Parietal eye Third eyeReferences Edit Ritu Shukla April 8 2019 Chaitra Navratri 2019 The do s and don ts Times of India Retrieved 2020 07 31 The Ancient Powerful Practices of Hindu Meditation The Way of Meditation 2015 05 05 Archived from the original on 2018 09 22 Retrieved 2017 03 31 www wisdomlib org 2014 02 27 Ajna Ajna Agya 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 a b Vishnudevananda 1988 p 298 Kaviraj 1923 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 D Angelo 2012 ch 9 Vishnudevananda 1988 pp 292 99 Works cited Edit D Angelo James 2012 Seed Sounds for Tuning the Chakras Vowels Consonants and Syllables for Spiritual Transformation Inner Traditions Bear ISBN 978 1594774607 Kaviraj Gopinath 1923 System of Chakras according to Gorakshanatha Princess of Wales Sarasvati Bhavan Series Vol II Retrieved 2022 12 14 via Shivashakti com Vishnudevananda Swami 1988 The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga Harmony Rodale ISBN 978 0517884317 Further reading EditGoswami Shyam Sundar 1999 Layayoga The Definitive Guide to the Chakras and Kundalini Inner Traditions Bear ISBN 978 0892817665 Mahesvarananda Swami 2004 The Hidden Powers in Humans Chakras and Kundalini Austria Ibera Verlag Europ University Press ISBN 978 3850521970 Retrieved 2022 12 14 via Chakras net Varenne Jean 1989 Yoga and the Hindu Tradition 1st Indian ed Delhi India Motilal Banarsidass ISBN 8120805437 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ajna amp oldid 1145226312, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
