Ajna
|
|
Ajna is the sixth primary chakra according to the Indian Tantric tradition (Shakta). It is pronounced Aagya.
| Contents |
Associations
Ajna is positioned at the eyebrow region and it has two petals. It is associated with the deity Hakini.
The meaning of the word Ajna is command.
Alternative names
- Tantra: Ajita-Patra, Ajna, Ajna-Pura, Ajna-Puri, Ajnamhuja, Ajnapankaja, Bhru-Madhya, Bhru-Madhya-Chakra, Bhru-Madhyaga-Padma, Bhru-Mandala, Bhru-Mula, Bhru-Saroruha, Dwidala, Dwidala-Kamala, Dwidalambuja, Dwipatra, Jnana-Padma, Netra-Padma, Netra-Patra, Shiva-Padma, Triweni-Kamala
- Vedas (late Upanishads): Ajna, Baindawa-Sthana, Bhru Chakra, Bhruyugamadhyabila, Dwidala
- Puranic: Ajna, Dwidala, Trirasna
See also
External links
- Ajna Chakra on adishakti.org (http://www.adishakti.org/subtle_system/agnya_chakra.htm)
- Agnya Chakra position within the Subtle System (http://www.sahajayoga.ca/Meditation/agnyachakra.htm)
- Description of Ajna Chakra from Kheper.net (http://www.kheper.net/topics/chakras/Ajna.htm)