■ Energy is trying to emerge from the area behind the forehead towards the forehead.
Until recently, I felt a sensation of loosening in the area between my eyebrows or the base of my nose, as if energy was entering my head from that point. While that is still a challenge that I need to strengthen further, a channel is now beginning to form in the forehead area.
The location of the third eye varies depending on the source, but it is generally considered to be the pineal gland in the center of the head. However, there are some descriptions that depict it as a location on the skin. The idea that the space between the eyebrows is the third eye (ajna) is commonly known, but the specific location seems to be slightly above the space between the eyebrows.
On the other hand, as an energy channel, there seem to be channels in the forehead and between the eyebrows, as well as in the back of the head.
Regarding the number of channels, some sources mention one or two in the front, and often do not mention the back, but there seems to be one there as well. Therefore, there are two in the front and one in the back.
And this time, the channel that is opening in the depths of the forehead seems to be the upper one of the two in the front.
The lower channel in the front seems to enter the center of the head from the area between the base of the nose and the space between the eyebrows. There seems to be a block-like structure in the middle, and although it is not perfectly straight, it seems to connect to the back of the head in a mostly straight line.
And the channel that is currently opening is in the area from the forehead to the center of the head.
I have extracted some books that illustrate these kinds of concepts.
■C.W. Leadbeater's description of "Chakras" in Theosophy.
According to this diagram, energy channels extend to the forehead.
This diagram itself seems to be well-known because it is frequently cited in Theosophical books. According to those books, the connection between the Ajna chakra (the 6th chakra), the Sahasrara (the 7th chakra), and the pituitary gland and pineal gland is described as follows: In fact, it is frequently cited in Theosophy, and it seems to be a relatively well-known story.
- The type where Ajna corresponds to the pituitary gland and Sahasrara corresponds to the pineal gland. In many cases, this is the case.
- The type where Ajna corresponds to the pituitary gland and Sahasrara corresponds to the pineal gland. Rare.
■ "The Hands of Light" (Volume 2), by Barbara Brennan.
Here, different lines are drawn for the forehead area and the eye area.
This looks like the space between the eyebrows in the diagram, but according to the description, it refers to the area between the eyes.
■ Description in "The Autobiography of a Yogi"
According to that book, "gazing at the tip of the nose" refers to the original Sanskrit word "nasikagrama" (tip of the nose), and it means not the tip of the nose, but "above the nose," which means the location of the spiritual eye between the eyebrows.
■ Writings by Professor Honzan Hiroshi
According to Professor Honzan Hiroshi, the area that feels like a buzzing sensation between the eyebrows during meditation is the Ajna chakra, and he says that it is impossible to accurately teach the location, and it must be experienced.
■ "The True Meaning of Esoteric Teachings"
The book describes a practice such as "concentrating between the eyes and slightly above, visualizing light there, and slowly moving that light from the pituitary gland to the pineal gland" (this is part of the practice).
■ Book "Flower of Life"
The center of the head is depicted as the "half step." It is explained that in order to go beyond this "half step," one must have a certain degree of mastery of the Ajna chakra.
Misunderstandings about the Ajna have existed for a long time, and various opinions have been mixed. Different locations, such as the pineal gland, pituitary gland, and the space between the eyebrows, have been pointed out.
However, recently, it is recommended to understand the Ajna not as a single location, but as a comprehensive entity of energy routes, organs, and astral sensations. According to this new perspective:
1. The pineal gland and pituitary gland play important roles, but not only them, but also the line from the space between the eyebrows to the forehead is important.
2. Focusing on the space between the eyebrows can have the effect of eliminating distractions, but it may not be sufficient for complete awakening. In addition to the space between the eyebrows, activation of the area above the nose and the influence on the area behind the eyes are also necessary.
3. The activation of the left and right Ida and Pingala channels activates the area above the nose and clarifies vision and consciousness. This allows energy to flow from the forehead to the center of the head (pineal gland).
4. This route functions in a way that bypasses the center of the head, which is the pineal gland.
5. Books such as "Flower of Life" describe this central part of the head as a "half-step" and explain that an understanding of the Ajna is necessary. This is considered to be a metaphorical representation of the actual energy route.
Through these understandings, it has become clear that the Ajna is not just a physical location, but is related to a broader energy network.
I think the mystery of Azina is gradually being solved.
■To reach that point:
If you understand that, things become simple. In each vibrational realm, you need to learn the correct way to use energy, and if you properly channel energy through the pathways, you can achieve the desired result. This principle can also be understood in terms of healing. There is self-healing, which you do yourself, and healing with the help of others, and both involve filling energy through energy pathways. By doing so, you can awaken.
As a prerequisite for activating the energy pathways in the mind, the kundalini in the body needs to be sufficiently activated. If you were born with an active kundalini, that may be sufficient, but if not, you will need to go through a process of activation.
If the kundalini in the body is sufficiently active, the awakening of the mind is essentially done through self-healing. However, sometimes, healing from a proper practitioner can also be helpful. However, in reality, most healers in this world deal with Reiki or ki energy, which are not very helpful for this kind of awakening. In most cases, they are for treating physical ailments, and there are not many who can deal with the awakening of the mind. Some healers are not very good, and they can actually drain energy from the person they are healing. As a law of energy, energy flows from a higher level to a lower level, so a bad healer will take energy from the person being healed, and the person who was supposed to be healed will become tired, while the healer will become energetic. There are quite a few such terrible healers (and yet they are very confident and ignorant), but in such cases, there are generally two types: self-healing and healing from others. Therefore, the basic approach is self-healing. Through this self-healing, energy is channeled through the energy pathways. As a prerequisite for this, it is necessary to activate the kundalini in the body. If you have not reached that point, you should first activate your own energy through yoga or other means. This is called grounding. This can be achieved to some extent simply by exercising or doing weight training at the gym, and it forms the foundation for awakening.
The reason I elaborate on these stories is because there are surprisingly many people who, after hearing about energy and understanding its importance, don't try to grow organically themselves, but instead simply want someone to perform a ritual for them or want to obtain it quickly through seminars. And then they end up attending seminars with the expectation that someone else will do it for them. I don't do that, but it seems to be surprisingly common in the world. The promotion of "initiation" and "high-priced seminars," which claim to awaken people, has become increasingly exaggerated. There are countless seminars advertised as being "the only one in the world." As a result, many people are swindled out of large sums of money and achieve little, leading to disappointment. Such things are usually not helpful. It's much better to simply go to the gym and do regular weight training, which is better for both spiritual and physical health. Of course, activities that involve movement, such as yoga or yoga breathing techniques (pranayama), are even better.
To reiterate, first, build a foundation by strengthening the body and eliminate distractions through meditation. Then, as distractions diminish and stillness emerges, and as energy becomes stronger and more purified, the body's overall energy stabilizes. Only then can you begin to channel energy through the pathways in the head. However, even if you reach that point, if you don't know the pathways properly, you won't be able to direct the energy to the correct locations. While there may be lucky cases where simply focusing on the spine, the space between the eyebrows, or the center of the head leads to awakening, I often see people who claim to be spiritual but don't actually awaken, and who boast about themselves or overestimate their level of achievement.
Even if you don't awaken, your energy may become stronger, but I think that if you don't use proper methods to awaken, you may end up with insufficient energy.
While it's good to find a proper teacher, many of the famous "amazing teachers" are actually becoming strange cults, so I can't really recommend any. The original teacher may have reached a certain level, but it's best to avoid organizations that become cult-like due to the influence of such individuals.
Therefore, to avoid various detours and to reach the Ajna chakra or beyond, I think self-exploration is essential. While attending facilities or seminars of spiritual organizations may be acceptable, it's often better to avoid becoming too deeply involved.
Ultimately, self-exploration is a matter of energy, and it's a very natural and straightforward story about reaching higher vibrations. It seems that it's just a story about reaching higher vibrations. Therefore, it often seems like it's a waste of time to get involved in cult propaganda or hierarchies.
There are many detours, and there are many temptations in this world that promote "spiritual growth" through things like magic, rituals, and initiations. However, it seems that simply avoiding these non-essential things and focusing solely on "reaching higher dimensions" is the best approach.
And there is also the Ajna chakra along the way. Now that the mysteries of the Ajna chakra are being unraveled, it seems more important to remain simple and faithful to the "higher dimensions," which are the basics.
Here, "higher dimensions" refers to both heaven and earth. The basic principle is grounding on Earth, and it is also about connecting to heaven. The Ajna chakra is one of the focus points for this, and the Ajna chakra is both heaven and earth. It is also what is often referred to as the "integrated chakra" in spiritual terms. It is both a chakra and an integrated chakra. The heart is where the chakras become integrated, and the Ajna chakra holds the key to that integration.