Ajna

The name of this chakra comes from the Sanskrit root "to know or obey". It is located in the brain directly behind the eyebrow center and corresponds to the pineal gland. It is depicted as a two petalled lotus. It is involved in all activities involving mental awareness. When it is developed, one can sense things without the use of the physical senses. A higher intuitive perception and intelligence, known as buddhi manifests itself and one's willpower becomes powerful. It is the center of extrasensory perception. Attachment to these must be overcome if one is to awaken the highest chakra, the sahasrara.