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Ajna translates as "authority" or "command" (or "perceive"). It is considered the eye of intuition and intellect. Its associated sense organ is the mind.
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The Ajna chakra is located in the center of the forehead between the eyebrows. It is not a part of the physical body but considered to be part of the
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of the flower is the Hakini shakti. It is depicted with a white moon, six faces, and six arms holding a book, a skull, a drum, and a
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Seed Sounds for Tuning the Chakras: Vowels, Consonants, and Syllables for Spiritual Transformation
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The Ajna chakra is described as "a diamond-like lotus of two petals, presided by
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with the world, or help them receive messages from the past and the future.
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system. The location makes it a sacred spot where Hindus apply a
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Layayoga: The Definitive Guide to the Chakras and Kundalini
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