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Crown Chakra Meaning, Symbol, Location and Properties

Explore the Crown Chakra’s meaning, symbol, location, and properties. Learn how this energy center connects you to higher consciousness and spiritual growth.

Created by potrace 1.10, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2011

Crown Chakra Meaning

Sahasrara is in close connection with spirituality and enlightenment. It is the gateway to higher levels of awareness.

The central theme of the seventh chakra is tied to the greatest level of consciousness within reach of a person.

A healthy crown chakra brings the feeling of deep inner peace and harmony, which transcends all dualism. It can lead to the experience of eternal happiness and can establish contact with the reality that is beyond rational thinking.

The energy of the crown chakra is crucial for the transformation into Mahatma – the Great Soul.

The seventh chakra is also related to growing up in the sense of being able to escape the confines of one’s ego and develop the ability to think of others as well. It relates to assuming responsibility in life and distinguishing between what is real and what is imaginary.

It is also the link between consciousness and the Universe.

Through meditation techniques and yoga we can aspire to raise our awareness and expand our consciousness.

Existential questions such as “Why am I here?” or “Where do I belong?” will suddenly be less of a daunting thought and more of an exciting prospect to ponder when your Sahasrara chakra is open and balanced.

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Crown Chakra Symbol

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The lotus flower that grows in the dark and springs a bright, clean flower from the mud in which it grows symbolizes the development of a person’s consciousness.

The crown chakra symbol with thousand petals depicts the story of a blooming lotus flower. From the animalistic characteristics of the lower chakras to the glowing light of the pure soul.

The crown chakra symbol, known as "Sahasrara" in Sanskrit, is represented by a thousand-petal lotus. Here's a breakdown of its key elements:

  1. Thousand-Petal Lotus: The thousand petals symbolize the infinite nature of spiritual enlightenment and the connection to universal consciousness. It reflects the transcendence of physical existence.

  2. Circle: The circle symbolizes unity, wholeness, and the interconnectedness of all beings. It represents the expansive nature of consciousness.

  3. Color: The crown chakra is associated with the color violet or white, symbolizing purity, enlightenment, and divine connection. These colors reflect the chakra's transcendental and spiritual nature.

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Crown Chakra Location

Crown chakra is located at the crown of the head, at the top of the skull.

In the traditional view, the seventh chakra is at the top end line of the seven chakras system.

Its position is just above the brow chakra. In Sahasrara, the Ida and Pingala channels meet and connect with the Sushumna channel.

When both Nadi channels are fully open and all other chakras are balanced, the energy flowing from the root chakra all the way to the crown connects us to our highest self.

Crown Chakra Properties and Functions

  • Common names: crown chakra, seventh chakra, Sahasrara, crown center, a thousand-petaled lotus, crown lotus
  • Name meaning: Sahasrara comes from Sanskrit and translates to “a thousand times” or “a thousand”
  • Corresponding gland: pituitary gland
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The pituitary gland, associated with the sixth chakra, is the gland that controls growth, blood pressure, sex organs functions, functioning of the thyroid gland, metabolism, and some functions of other body organs.

  • Color: white, violet, gold
  • Mantra: OM
  • Number of petals: a thousand petals
  • Corresponding deities: Shiva
  • Animal Symbols: snake (Kundalini)
  • Element: All
  • Symbol: lotus flower
  • Sound: Eee
  • Frequency: 480 Hz
  • Corresponding sense: cosmic consciousness beyond the perceptible world
  • Corresponding natural phenomena: top of a mountain
  • Planet: Neptune
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Neptune is the eighth planet from the Sun. Neptune's trajectory around the Sun lasts for 164.8 Earth years. The name Neptune comes from the Roman god of the sea.

  • Key themes: spirituality, spiritual world experience, cosmic union, self-actualization, enlightenment
  • Affected body parts: midbrain, eyes, the whole organism
  • Positive spiritual aspects: connection with the universe, spiritual power, orientation towards the spiritual world, religiousness, faith, all-encompassing knowing, inner gaze
  • Negative spiritual aspects: leanings towards black magic, superstition, lack of interest in earthly life, withdrawal, an accelerated dissolution of the self.
  • Physical signs pointing to abnormal functioning of the Brow Chakra: headaches, chronic illnesses, breathing disorders, nervous system disorders, weak immune system, cancer, multiple sclerosis, mental illnesses, all deadly diseases, paralysis, fainting spells.
  • Mental issues pointing to abnormal functioning of the Brow Chakra: lack of joie de vivre, escape from reality, spiritual exhaustion, depression, trouble making decisions, chronic despondency, mental confusion, insanity.
Created by potrace 1.10, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2011

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