The brow chakra, or Ajna, also known as the light or third eye chakra, is the sixth of the chakras, the one that is concerned with our perception of the external world. It is also responsible for refining our inner vision.
In this article, you will learn a little more about this, which is the main element that connects us both with the past and with the future. Come with us!
What does Ajna mean?
The term “ajna” originates from Sanskrit, and its meaning is “control” or “command; to obey; follow; listen carefully” or “the command center”. It is the famous third eye, where Hindus usually put jewelry or paint with a red bindi (colored dot), to show their strength.
Ajna is visually represented as a lotus flower with two white petals, resembling a winged circle. Each petal bears a Sanskrit letter written in white: ham (located on the left petal) and ksham (on the right petal).
At the center, in its seed, is the syllable OM, which is its bija mantra. OM is the supreme sound of the Universe, containing all other sounds.
Bijas mantras are sacred sound vibrations that carry the power of a certain energy. When pronounced, these sounds potentiate, unlock or activate the energy of the chakra to which they are connected.
Features of the brow chakra
Ajna is located in the middle of the forehead, between the eyebrows, above eye level. Its role is to send our commands to every part of the body. It is also responsible for our memory and imagination, as it is constantly activated through our vision.
This chakra is associated with the pituitary gland, which controls the parasympathetic nervous system – part whose function is to keep the body in a state of calm, satiety, digestion and rest. For this, it stimulates actions such as slowing the heartbeat and reducing blood pressure, blood sugar and adrenaline (especially in cases of making the body resume a state of relaxation after a stressful situation).
Core chakra color, element and stone
There are several factors that chakras are associated with and that help to establish our balance or even potentiate energies - the main ones are color, the Element of nature and stone. Each chakra has its own.
the color of reflection
The brow chakra is represented by indigo blue. It is the only color in which no negative feelings predominate. It is anesthetic, relaxing and conveys confidence. It is linked to our powers on the mental plane, relating to our concentration, dignity and wisdom.
Blue is a very suitable color for meditation and indigo helps us to reach the depths of this practice, opening our inner vision. It is the color used to cure nervousness and insomnia, it brings us balance and control of obsessions, strengthening our nervous system and having an effect on hearing and taste.
There are several ways to use color therapy to help balance the flow of energies in our body. As for the brow chakra, two exercises help in this mission. The first suggests closing your eyes, taking a few breaths, and imagining the indigo blue in the area associated with it, repeating the mantra OM three times. In the second exercise, the idea is to imagine ears, nose and brain energized by color. It is a technique that helps to clear our mind of all prejudices and obsessions.
no elements
Ajna has no corresponding element in the physical world. Some associate Light or Ether as their element. Other currents consider that, like the crown chakra, all the elements are associated with it.
crystals and protection
Several crystals are associated with the brow chakra, especially those colored blue. Among them, the following stand out: blue sapphire, azulite, turquoise, lapis lazuli, sodalite, aquamarine and blue calcite.
Stones and crystals have the power to balance the chakras, as well as being great supporters in restoring self-healing. Their action occurs through electromagnetism and the vibrations they emit have the ability to purify, align and activate the energy of the chakras, helping to strengthen their properties.
One way to use these elements for the benefit of the chakras is to do meditation with each stone placed exactly on the corresponding chakra, all aligned. Make sure you keep them in this position for an average of 30 minutes.
Don't forget to clean your stone always after use, washing it under running water. You can also recharge her energies by placing her under the sun for approximately 1 hour. Cleanse and energize your crystals whenever you feel it is necessary.
The use of your chakra stone combined with chromotherapy promotes the balance of your energies and also removes bad vibes in any situation or environment.
What happens when the brow chakra is out of balance?
As we said above, there are several ways to harmonize and potentiate our chakras. And this is very important, as health, physical or emotional problems can throw us off balance, also unbalancing our energy centers.
If this chakra is out of balance, we may experience feelings like stubbornness, attachment, and selfishness. We are vulnerable to various addictions (drugs, alcohol, behaviors, etc.), our emotional health is weakened, which can result in instability, we make wrong decisions and suffer from emotional lack of control.
Physically, we can suffer from rhinitis, vision and hearing problems, poor concentration, migraines, high blood pressure, dizziness and nightmares.
When he is overstimulated, it can lead to an excess of mental energy, resulting in burnout, extreme anxiety and hallucinations. Now, if it is blocked or weakened, it can affect our ability to concentrate and memory, which can lead to apathy, tendency to procrastination and lack of initiative and goals.
Therefore, achieving balance – neither too open nor blocked – is fundamental to safeguarding our physical, mental and spiritual health.
Balanced Front Chakra
The balance of this chakra allows us to sharpen our perception of the Universe and guides us to our perception, intuition and wisdom. When it works correctly, our ability to concentrate is increased and ideas become clearer.
Our inner vision intensifies, which strengthens our power of intuition and clarity of ideas. As a result, we become more capable of making decisions and acting with confidence. Furthermore, our state of peace prevails.
In the physical aspect, the effects are also evident: the nervous system and vision are revitalized; the blood stream is purified; heart rate and blood pressure are reduced.
Another great ally in this process is aromatherapy. For this chakra, essential oils help to rescue intuition and common sense, rebalancing mental state and sleep. The most used are: patchouli, orange, geranium, juniper, bergamot, clary sage, lemon and bay leaf.
Without a doubt, everything we mentioned in this article is essential for our chakras to remain balanced. But you can look for more ways to do more for your body. Take good care of him: eat properly, avoid exaggerating alcohol, stay away from cigarettes, drink plenty of water and exercise.
How about taking care of body and mind at the same time, through Yoga? This activity is strongly linked to the chakras. And to keep your thoughts at a level of good energies, try meditating. it really works! And for this chakra, nothing better than the self-knowledge that meditation provides.
Your body is your home. And it is inside this address that you will follow until the end of your journey, there is no way to change houses. So, as you go on with life, take care of your body, keep harmony and health – physical and spiritual – up to date. Take care, preserve yourself, love yourself!
Getting to know the chakras better
Chakras are energy centers connected along our spine. Its function is to receive and emit vital energy at certain points in our body. They work continuously, transferring these energies between our physical body and the material and spiritual planes. They are a form of food for our aura.
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Although there are passages in the Vedas (holy books of Hinduism) mentioning 32 chakras and others even indicating up to 88 thousand, the consensus is that there are seven main ones: basic, sacral, solar plexus, laryngeal, frontal and coronary.
Keeping the chakras in balance ensures not only a healthy body full of good vibes, but also a full life, full of self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-love.
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