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Chakra 6 - Ajna - Third Eye |
| The Ajna
(to perceive, to know) has 96 petals, a the centre is symbolized by the Sanskrit letter
for the vibration that is the sound of creation, AUM within a two-petaled lotus
representing the two hemispheres of the brain. Here realization, clairvoyance, intuition
and heightened mental faculties are experienced in a state of self-realization. Colour: indigo Seed sound: om Vowel sound: mmm Note sound: A Location: top and centre of head Associated body parts: face, eyes, nose, sinus, pituitary, gland, cerebellum, base of skull. Purpose: basic issues for the consciousness of this chakra are concerned with clairvoyance and the higher functions of consciousness, a psychic tool, the “knowing” of spiritual matters Associated Sacrament: Ordination Meditation and Pranayama Chakra in harmony- chakra is in balance: awareness, intuition, connects to the universe, charismatic, may experience unusual phenomena Chakra out of harmony - chakra is out of balance, too open: highly logical, dogmatic, authoritarian, arrogant. Chakra out of harmony, chakra is out of
balance, blocked: undisciplined, fears success, tendency toward schizophrenia, sets sites
too low Yoga Postures: Bridge (Setu Bandasana), Knee to chest pose (Apanasana), half and full locust (Shalabasna), Downward Dog (Ardho Mukha Svanasana), Shoulder Stand (Viparita Karani) Crystals: Amethyst, Purple apatite, Azurite, Calcite, Sapphire, Fluorite, Lapis lazuli Essential Oils: Jasmine, Violet, Rose geranium, Basil, Rosemary, Patchouli Archetypes: functional - Psychic; dysfunctional - Rationalist Societal Association: None Emotional dysfunctions: nightmares, learning difficulties, hallucinations Goals: ability to see other than with the eyes Developmental age: N/A Element: All Elements Ruling planet: Mercury, Venus, Uranus Zodiac: Sagittarius, Aquarius, Pisces Massage directions: female - clockwise;
male – counter clockwise
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| The following questions can provide shortcuts to connecting with the Universal Truth: Seek only TruthAsk yourself again and again: do I believe? Do I judge others? Do I honour others? Am I clinging to a reality that serves me?
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