Ajna, The third Eye, 6th chakra
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Ajna means command or summon
Governed by Krishna, the Hindu god of wisdom
Vrittis
Governed by Krishna, the Hindu god of wisdom
Vrittis
- apara: secular knowledge, directing the lower vrttis towards mundane enjoyments. This is on the right side and is associated with the pingala nadi. When the right nostril is dominant so is this vrtti. Right Nostril: Pingala Nadi, Right side of the body, Left Brain dominance, the masculine and analytical principle. The right nostril breath is known as Pingala, and is the solar channel. Not surprisingly this breath is heating in nature, and is associated with masculine energy through the archetype of Shiva
- para: spiritual knowledge, elevating the lower vrttis towards spiritual enjoyments. ,This is on the left side and is associated with the Ida Nadi. When the left nostril is dominant so is this vrtti and the mind is in a more elevated state. Left side of the body, Right Brain dominance, the feminine and creative principle. The breath that is drawn in through the left nostril is known as Ida, the lunar channel.
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A yogic and tantric form of meditation. Trataka improves the memory, and increases awareness, attention, focus and concentration. It calms the mind and improves the eyes. It activates Ajna, the third eye, stimulating the pineal gland and develops psychic abilities.
Place a candle at arms length and eye height and close your eyes to quieten the mind, relax the body. Open the eyes and gaze into the middle of the flame of a candle, ideally at the red wick which is still and doesn’t waver in a drought. Gaze for as long as possible without blinking and without straining the eyes, when they begin to water or tire close your eyes, focus on the after image in your “Mind’s eye” it will still be bright and alter in colour. When the image fades, open the eyes to gaze into the flame again. Continue for 5 to 10 minutes.
This is a wonderful practice to begin the day with, it ‘washes the eyes’ so you will see clearly all day. It is done with the eyes open, and with the eyes closed to train both the concentration and visualization powers of the mind.
Place a candle at arms length and eye height and close your eyes to quieten the mind, relax the body. Open the eyes and gaze into the middle of the flame of a candle, ideally at the red wick which is still and doesn’t waver in a drought. Gaze for as long as possible without blinking and without straining the eyes, when they begin to water or tire close your eyes, focus on the after image in your “Mind’s eye” it will still be bright and alter in colour. When the image fades, open the eyes to gaze into the flame again. Continue for 5 to 10 minutes.
This is a wonderful practice to begin the day with, it ‘washes the eyes’ so you will see clearly all day. It is done with the eyes open, and with the eyes closed to train both the concentration and visualization powers of the mind.
