Recently, during meditation or in daily life, I feel like bundles of energy, like lines, are trying to emerge from the center of my head towards my forehead. However, I feel that this energy is being blocked at the forehead, making it difficult for it to emerge. I understand that this will likely resolve gradually over time.

■ 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, and a feeling of energy entering my head from that point. While that is still a challenge that I need to strengthen further, a pathway is now forming 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 area between the eyebrows is commonly known as the third eye (ajna), but the specific location seems to be slightly above the area between the eyebrows.

On the other hand, as an energy pathway, there seem to be pathways in both the forehead and between the eyebrows, as well as in the back of the head.

Regarding the number of pathways, some sources mention one or two in the front, and often do not mention the back. However, there is also one in the back. Therefore, there are two in the front and one in the back.

And this time, the pathway that is opening in the depths of the forehead seems to be the upper one of the two in the front.

The lower pathway in the front seems to enter the center of the head from the area between the base of the nose and the area 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 pathway 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 types 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 area between the eyebrows in the diagram, but according to the explanation, it refers to the area between the eyes.

■ Description from "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 a "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 of the original Sanskrit meaning, misinterpretations due to the image associated with the word "眉間" (between the eyebrows) in Japanese, differences in opinions among yogis, various spiritual theories, explanations from Theosophy, etc. It is possible that I, along with others, have misunderstood "Ajna" for a long time. It is often said that Ajna is simply the pineal gland, or some say it is the pituitary gland. Alternatively, some say that Ajna is astral and therefore simply located in the center of the head, or that the area between the eyebrows is Ajna. All of these refer to the location of Ajna (the third eye), and I don't think there was a consistent view. It seems that each person believed their own logic and experience to be absolute, and the differences in opinion continued. Therefore, there are various theories about Ajna being located in the nose, between the eyebrows, on the forehead, or in the center of the head (pineal gland).

And what I have recently come to understand is that Ajna is not a single location, but a comprehensive entity of energy channels, organs, and astral sensations. What does this mean?

First, the pineal gland and pituitary gland play important roles. Also, the eyes are, of course, important. And what is even more important is the line that extends from the pineal gland to the forehead. While focusing on the area between the eyebrows, as yogis do, may have some effect in eliminating distractions, I don't think that the area between the eyebrows alone is enough for awakening.

One aspect is the activation of the Ida and Pingala channels on the nose. This is the point where the Ida and Pingala channels converge, and activating this area can clear vision and consciousness. And from there, the pituitary gland, pineal gland, and the back of the head are activated. This is the first stage.

And the next stage is the route from the forehead to the center of the head, the pineal gland.

- Between the eyebrows, the area behind the eyes, the Ida and Pingala channels, the pituitary gland, the pineal gland, and the back of the head.
- From the forehead to the center of the head, the pineal gland.

Even if there are related stages such as loosening the area around the head if it is stiff, or if the head is already relaxed, the important points are these two.

And these channels seem to wrap around the pineal gland in the center of the head.

Therefore, in the diagrams and explanations in the book "The Flower of Life," the center of the head is depicted as a "half-step." The book briefly explains that in order to go beyond this "half-step," one must have a certain degree of mastery of Ajna, but I think that the actual route is a route that actually bypasses it, so it is depicted metaphorically as a "half-step" in the book.

I think the mystery of Azina is gradually being solved.

■To reach that point:

If you understand that, things become simple. In each wave domain, you need to learn the correct way to use energy, and if you properly channel energy through the route, you can achieve the desired result. This principle can also be understood in terms of healing. There is self-healing, and there is healing with the help of others, and both involve filling energy through the energy routes. By doing so, you can awaken.

As a prerequisite for activating the energy routes in the mind, the kundalini in the body must also 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 in the mind is essentially self-healing. However, sometimes, healing from a proper person can also be helpful. However, in reality, most healers in this world deal with Reiki or ki, which are energy-based practices. Therefore, they are unlikely to be helpful for this kind of awakening. Most of them 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. According to the law of energy, energy flows from a higher level to a lower level, so a bad healer will take away energy, and the person who received the healing 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 routes. 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 go on and on about these things 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 in a passive way. 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, and seminars that claim to be the only one in the world are now abundant. As a result, many people are swindled out of large sums of money and achieve little, leading to disappointment. Such things are usually useless. It's much better to simply do regular weight training at the gym, 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 disappear and stillness emerges, and as energy becomes stronger, it is purified, and 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. Simply following the spine, the space between the eyebrows, or the center of the head might work in some lucky cases, but I often see people who claim to be spiritual, but don't actually awaken, and yet boast about themselves or overestimate their level of achievement.

Even without proper awakening techniques, energy may become stronger, but I think it's possible to become energy-deficient if you don't take the proper steps to awaken.

It would be good to find a proper teacher, but even now, many of the so-called "amazing teachers" are becoming strange cults, so I can't really recommend anyone. The original person may have reached a certain level, but it's best to avoid organizations that become cult-like around them.

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 not to become 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 a higher dimension" 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 dimension," which is the fundamental principle.

Here, the "higher dimension" 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 it is both heaven and earth. It is also what is 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.