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The Chakras are energy vortices of the energy body that comprise part of the energy system. When perfectly open and balanced, one is lead to the experience of a harmonious reality, connection to the Oneness in everything, and ultimately to union with the Divine Consciousness.
Ajna Yantra
Ajna is like the moon, beautifully white. It shines with the glory of meditation. Within this lotus dwells the subtle mind. When the yogi ... becomes dissolved in this place, which is the abode of uninterrupted bliss, he then sees sparks of fire distinctly shining. - Sat Cakra Nirupana
Description of the Yantra
Number of Petals: 96 - depicted as having two, which overlap 48 on either side. The two petals
petals symbolise the meeting of the energies of the secondary ida and pingala nadis before ascending to Sahasrara Chakra and represent the duality this is present in all things
Colour: White or Deep Blue
Mantras: The mantra “Hang”, representing Shiva, is on one side. ‘Ksham’, representing Shakti, is on the other side. Together they form the phrase ‘I am that I am.’
White circle: Represents the void
Downward-pointing triangle: contains the mantra OM and a lingam
Linga itara: Residence of the granthis (or blocks) of Rudra, which must be dissolved if we are to sustain the insights that we have achieved so far through the rising of kundalini energy
Quarter moon: Shown on the yantra, this indicates a vortex of energy
Bindu: The dot symbolises complete detachment from our female or male body. Showing control of the body, it has managed to rise above the triangle that represents sexual energy in an ‘impure’ state.
The Bija Mantra
Ajna has no biha mantra, but you may use OM/AUM, which is placed within the triangle in the centre circle. The sounding of this connects us to the primal cosmic sound itself.
Intense concentration on Ajna yantra with OM will open the ‘Third Eye’ and higher senses; physically the right and left hemispheres of the brain will ‘merge’ and symbolically the marriage of Sun and Moon, mind and body, takes place.
Source: The Chakra Bible by Patricia Mercier
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