The Sanskrit name for the Third Eye Chakra is AGNYA CHAKRA which means to command. The Agnya Chakra and the Pineal gland are same and one. It Controls many important functions of the human body, like growth, blood pressure, thyroid glands, sex organs, pregnancy, childbirth, nursing, temperature regulation , water-salt concentration etc.
Why Is It named as the Third Eye Chakra ?
“In Theosophy, it is believed to be connected with the Pineal gland. According to this theory, humans had in far ancient times an actual third eye in the back of the head with a physical and spiritual function. Over time, as humans evolved, this eye atrophied and sunk into what today is known as the pineal gland.”- Wikipedia
Recent research clearly indicates the fact that the Pineal gland is actually the Third Eye mentioned in Hinduism and other many cultures like Sumerian, Greek, and Roman traditions.
Source: www.spiritscienceandmetaphysics.com
“Under the skin in the skull of a lizard lies a light-responsive “third eye” which is the evolutionary equivalent of the bone-encased, hormone-secreting pineal gland in the human brain. The human pineal is denied access to light directly, but like the lizard’s “third eye,” it shows enhanced release of its hormone, melatonin, during the night. The challenge is to understand the mechanisms which regulate the synthesis and release of melatonin. The pineal gland is the ‘mind’s eye.’ Dissected, the reptile’s pineal looks much like an eye, with the same shape and tissue.” – Dr. Cheryl Craft, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Cell and Neurobiology, University of Southern California.
A study published in Experimental Eye Research revealed that “Although the mammalian pineal gland is considered to be only indirectly photosensitive, the presence of proteins in the pineal gland which is morally involved in phototransduction (light sensing) in the retina, raises the possibility that direct photic events may occur in the mammalian pineal gland”.
What’s fascinating is that the interior of the pineal gland actually has retinal tissue composed of rods and cones (photoreceptors) inside its interior lining just like the eye, and is even wired into the visual cortex of the brain. “The photoreceptors of the retina strongly resemble the cells of the pineal gland”. Dr. David Klein, Science Daily. It even has vitreous fluid in it like an eye does.
Location of the Agnya / Third Eye Chakra
The Chakra is located between the eyebrows, directly behind the center of the forehead, at the base of the nose.
Appearance of the Agnya/ Third Eye Chakra
The symbol represents two lotus petals, two virittis i.e.spiritual knowledge and worldly knowledge representing Shiv-Shakti. Circle representing total void, mind free of attachments. The color associated with the Agnya / Third Eye Chakra is Indigo or violet.
Beej Mantra
The Beej / Seed Mantra for the Agnya Chakra is OM.
Dysfunctioning of the Chakra
INSIGHT, INTELLECT, AND INTUITION are the main attributes of the Agnya / Third Eye Chakra. The imbalance in this chakra, leads to lack of imagination and intuition which results in poor decision making and self-deception
When it is awakened person move toward Self-realization and one becomes a detached witness.
on the physical level the imbalance in this Chakra leads to Parkinson, cerebral palsy, Motor Nuron disease, multiple senioritis, dementia, macular degeneration, vertigo,while depression and anxiety affect on the mental level.
If the Agnya chakra is under active the person may face the difficulty in understanding the spiritual side of the world, while overactive chakra tend to be unsympathetic, over intellectual in the thinking.
Balance the Chakra
Yog Sadhana
The practice of TRATAK (steady gazing ) and of SHAMBHAVI MUDRA (gazing at the space between the eyebrows).
Asanas : Garudasana, Matsyasana, Uttanasana.
Mantra Therapy
The chanting of OM is of immensely helpful for the balancing of the Agnya / Third Eye Chakra.
Sound Therapy
A note / frequency 426.7
Color Therapy
The Indigo is the color of the Agnya / Third Eye Chakra, so having this color in your surrounding is very helpful in balancing the Agnya / Third Eye Chakra. The color can be used in your wardrobe, jewelry, stationery etc.
Nourishment
The Agnya Chakra functioning gets deteriorated by calcification of fluoride . To avoid the calcification of fluoride, Oregano Oil, and Neem extract or the use of neem leaves, is very useful.
Raw organic chocolate in its purest form can help detoxify the Pineal gland, because of Cacao’s high anti-oxidant content.
Raw apple cider vinegar is very helpful due to its malic acid properties which are a natural detoxifier.
Organic food such as Broccoli, almonds, Oranges as well as use of beet and dried plums are very effective.
Crystal
Amethyst, Azurite, Indigo Kyanite,Lapis Lazuli, Blue Tourmaline, Purple fluorite, sugilite, Angelite.
Aromatherapy
Bay Laurel ( assist in stimulating hemispheric synchronization), Jasmine (enhances intuitive powers), Carrot Seed (known to aid healing of the eyesight), Clary Sage (ability to clear eye problems, also used for Autism, epilepsy, headaches, and migraines.
Affirmation
I AM OPEN TO THE WISDOM WITHIN ME.
Element
The element of the Agnya / Third Eye Chakra is LIGHT.
The balanced Third Eye Chakra is very important in our material as well as the spiritual journey. It is not only the sixth chakra in chakra series but also the center of our sixth sense.