Ajna

Ajna is the sixth primary chakra according to the Indian Tantric tradition (Shakta). It is pronounced Aagya.

Contents

1 Associations 2 Alternative names 3 See also 4 External links

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

• Chakra
• Pineal gland

External links

• Ajna Chakra on adishakti.org
• Agnya Chakra position within the Subtle System
• Description of Ajna Chakra from Kheper.net