ABOUT THE TECHNIQUE🔗

The Ajna chakra is also known as the 'third' eye' and the Chakra Raj – the Master chakra. It is such a significant chakra that there is no religion that hasn't worked on activating it. When the Ajna is awakened, the whole Being enters into a different realm. A whole layer of faculties opens up.

There is an old saying that if you die in Varanasi (a holy town in Bharat), you are assured of liberation. Varanasi is not just the town as we know it. It is also the region where the vaarana (eyebrows), meet the naasi (nose), which is the exact location of the ajna chakra. It symbolically represents the death of ego in the liberated or enlightened state.

Divya Netra Dhyana is an extremely powerful technique where you come in direct contact with the master's energy. This meditation is most effective when practised in the master's presence. Alternatively, you could practise with the picture of Swamiji's eyes that is available for use in this meditation. (Don't use just any picture of Swamiji as it won't have the desired effect. The recommended picture was taken when an actual Ajna meditation session was in progress.)

If you don't have access to this picture, you may use a lamp lit with ghee (clarified butter) or sesame oil. You could use a candle too, but ensure that it has been made out of vegetable fat.