Describing that all pervading nature of Sri Mata, Sri Lalita Sahasra Nama Stotra speaks of Her status in “ Ajna Chakra”. She is said to be in the core of this “Ajna Chakra” and pierces through the ‘Rudra Grandhi’. In the lotus of thousand petals She rains cascades of Divine nectar! “Ajna Chakrantharalastha Rudra Granthi vibhedini Sahasrarambujaruda sudhasarabhi varshini” In the ‘Ajna Chakra’ She is said to be white in color and has six faces! She is said to reside in the bone marrow along with the important Sakthi called Hamsavathi! Her favorite food is turmeric rice and she sports the form of ‘Hakini.’ In Sahasrara or the thousand petalled Lotus She dazzles in multi colors! She is fully armed and the core of “sukla.” She favors all types of food and takes the form of “Yakinyamba”! “ Ajna Chakrabja nilaya sukia varna shadanana majja samstha Hamsavathi mukhya Sakthi samnvita Haridrannaka Rasika ‘Hakini’ rupa dharini Sahasra dala padmastha sarva varnopa sobhitha Sarvayudha dhara sukla samsthitha sarvathomukhi Sarvoudana prita chittha Yakinyamba swarupini”
Sri Sankara, the illustrious philosopher that he is, goes a little deeper in the thirty sixth sloka of Soundarya Lahari. Sankara says, “ O Bhagavati! I bow down to Lord Siva who is in the Ajna Chakra of yours which defeats the resplendence of a thousand suns and moons! It is only the one who can worship with true love and devotion that can reside in the Chakra beyond the reach of the sun an the moon! It is a lonely loka scintillating and effulgent with soft moonlight called “Sahasrara!”
What is this “Ajna Chakra” and where is it? What is its purpose? Why is it much talked of? “Ajna Chakra” is considered as the Third Eye situated between the two eyebrows. This third eye is the seat of meditation and Ajna Chakra is the cause of its activation. Exact location of Ajna Chakra is between the eyebrows and the nose. The Pineal gland deep in the brain is said to be associated with “Ajna Chakra as per Hindu tradition. These two are considered as Third Eye! Why do we apply Vermillion and bindi in between the eyebrows? The location of the “Ajna Chakra” makes it a sacred spot for applying kumkum and bindi to show reverence for it! “Ajna Chakra” is the sixth primary Chakra in the body according to Hindu tradition. It is supposed to be a part of the brain that can be made more powerful through meditation, yoga, and other spiritual practices.
“Ajna Chakra signifies the subconscious mind which is the direct link to the BRAHMAN! Our two eyes see the physical world whereas the Third Eye reveals insights about future. The Third Eye or Ajna Chakra is said to connect people to their intuition and give them ability to communicate with the world or help them receive messages from the past and future!
In appearance, Ajna Chakra is a lotus flower with two white petals representing two Nadis or nerves IDA and PINGALA. These two meet the central SUSHUMNA Nadi before rising to the crown Chakra-- SAHASRARA! The left petal represents Siva while the right petal signifies Sakthi! They also indicate the manifest and the unmanifest mind as well as the Pineal and Pituitary glands! Inside the pericarp of the flower is the ‘Hakini' Sakthi depicted with a white moon, six faces, six arms, holding a book, a skull, a drum and a rosary! She appears ready for granting boons an dispelling fears! The triangle pointing downwards above Her has a white lingam. The triangle along with the lotus flower can represent wisdom According to some systems, the deity Ardhanareeswara resides within the Linam! This symbolizes the duality of subject and object!
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