Practical Ajna: Techniques to Open Your Third Eye by Sushil Kumar Sharma is a clear and grounded guide to one of yoga and tantra's most fascinating subjects: the awakening of the Ajna chakra, or the "Third Eye."
For centuries, mystics and seekers have spoken about the Third Eye as the center of intuition, inner wisdom, and spiritual vision. Yet in today's world, it is often misunderstood, treated as a symbol of instant mystical power or a quick fix for enlightenment. This book seeks to cut through the myths and present the truth: opening the Third Eye is not magic, but method. It is the natural result of disciplined practice, ethical living, and inner balance.
Drawing from two of India's most influential traditions, the Yoga Sūtras of Patańjali and the Damar Tantra, this work bridges philosophy, spirituality, and practice. With clarity and simplicity, the author explains how ancient teachings can be applied in modern life, offering a step-by-step approach that is both safe and deeply transformative.
Inside, readers will discover:
- Foundations of the Third Eye (Ajna Chakra): What it truly represents in yogic and tantric systems.
- Practical Preparations: Ethical guidelines, meditation basics, and breathing techniques to build stability before deeper work.
- Step-by-Step Ajna Practices: Concentration methods, mantra recitation, visualization, and bindu-focused meditations that gradually awaken inner vision.
- Modern Insights: How neuroscience, psychology, and subtle energy studies align with traditional teachings.
- Safety & Balance: Essential guidelines to avoid common pitfalls such as overstimulation, emotional overwhelm, or mental imbalance.
- Integration into Daily Life: How to use Third Eye practices for clarity, creativity, resilience, and self-discovery.
Unlike sensational books that promise overnight awakening, Practical Ajna emphasizes patience, sincerity, and inner maturity. Each practice is presented as part of a larger journey, one that harmonizes body, mind, and spirit. The reader is guided not only to awaken subtle perception but also to live more consciously, with compassion, intuition, and wisdom.
Whether you are a beginner curious about meditation, an experienced practitioner seeking deeper insight, or someone drawn to the mysteries of consciousness, this book provides a reliable path. It does not demand blind belief, but encourages direct experience, reflection, and steady growth.
At its heart, Practical Ajna reminds us that the Third Eye is not about escaping reality, it is about seeing reality more clearly. To open it is to refine your awareness, dissolve illusion, and connect with the silent, luminous center within.
May this work help every seeker look beyond the surface of life and discover the radiant vision that has always been waiting inside.
