When Ajna is awakened, the practitioner develops vairagya (non-attachment) and viveka (discrimination). One begins to see the underlying reality behind the veil of maya (illusion). It is the center of wisdom and intuition. Before this awakening, a person relies on sensory input and logical deduction to make decisions. Post-awakening, knowledge is received directly through intuition, bypassing the need for sensory data or rationalization. Practices for Awakening Ajna

To understand Ajna in the context of the Bihar School, one must understand the nadis (psychic channels). The three primary channels are Ida (lunar, mental energy), Pingala (solar, vital energy), and Sushumna (spiritual energy). Ida and Pingala begin at the Mooladhara chakra at the base of the spine and curve around the central Sushumna axis at each chakra.

The concept of the Ajna Chakra, commonly known as the third eye or the command center, holds a position of paramount importance in the yogic physiology mapped by ancient seers. While various traditions have expounded upon this psychic center, the Bihar School of Yoga, founded by Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati, provides one of the most systematic, practical, and comprehensive understandings of Ajna. Grounded in both ancient tantric texts and modern practical psychology, the Bihar School’s teachings illuminate Ajna not merely as a mystical point of clairvoyance, but as a bridge between the conscious and subconscious minds, and the ultimate gateway to higher consciousness. Etymology and Symbolism

Gazing at a candle flame or a symbol without blinking helps concentrate the mind and directly stimulates the mid-eyebrow center.