Sixth Chakra
Ajna "Authority or Unlimited Power"

The sixth chakra is about the power of the mind, it is the chakra of intuitive wisdom. It challenges us to open the mind, develop an impersonal mind and avoid artificial or false truths. Learn to act on internal direction and discriminate between thoughts motivated by strength and those by fear and illusion. It is the culmination point of the ida and pingala, the equal and opposite energies of the body. The sacred truth is Seek Only the Truth.

Organs and Glands:

• Brain
• Nervous system
• Eyes, ears
• Nose, sinus
• Hypothalamus - regulates hormone flow from pituitary. Directed by limbic system of brain.
• Pineal gland - secretes melatonin. Stimulates sleep, regulates internal clock (biological rhythms, jet lag), effects libido, maternal behavior, aging.

Mental/Emotional Issues:

• Self-evaluation
• Truth
• Emotional intelligence intellectual abilities
• Openness to ideas of others
• Ability to learn from experience
• Inner vision, insight
• Imagination
• Commitment
• Telepathy
• Visualization
• Intuition from gut feelings
• Transcending rational thought

Description: "Command" or "The Qualified Absolute"

Location: Brain, between eyes up to center of the forehead.

Depiction: indigo (dark) blue, pale gray or white two-petaled lotus. The symbol contains a representation of the phallus placed within a downward-pointing triangle signifying the polarity of Shiva and Shakti.

Element: Light

Sense: manas

Color: indigo

Mantra: Om

Other: also known as the guru-chakra for telepathic communication with your teacher.