Thread: Awakening The Third Eye

The author is confusing ends with means. The Third Eye opens naturally when you progress on your path. The risk of premature openning of the Third Eye is egotism and "spititual" pride.

So how do you progress on your path?

Thanks for posting this, I'm going to start reading a bit of it to see if it's legit.

Originally Posted by ChaybaChayba

So how do you progress on your path?

a step?

Progress.

Meditation, caring for others, planet, etc..

It's not all that hard.

Open your eyes and you will see.

You progress by Yama and Nyama practices, no matter what they are called in your tradition. That means self-less acts, good thoughts, being polite, etc... In short, by purification of one's existence. This will harmonize your aura and enhance your sensitivity but "special powers" are gifts and are not necessary for spiritual development and not everyone gets them. Many people resign from those gifts because they can be a real hindrance on your path.

That's why forcing opening of your Ajna (the Third Eye) is risky, when you aren't ready. Being not ready means that you cannot control your own behaviour, senses or emotions. That means that you are full of low thoughts, emotions, aims, actions, etc. Besides, if you develop one chakra at the cost of others then you are disharmonizing your energetic system and that will lead to serious psychological and spiritual problems. No way around that, that's the way it works.

I believe that "third eye" is closed for a reason.
Humans shouldn't tap into things that they might
not be able to control. It's like your very own
Pandora box. Leave it alone, if it meant to be open
then so be it...if not, I'd advise you to stop.

^_^

Ajnaeye, you don't think that opening yourself like this help lead you to the way of life you are suggesting? I see the two as interconnected, not prerequisites for each other. I believe that awakening your energy can help lead you to a purified existence, just as a purified existence can lead to energy awakening.

If you choose to do so, then fine. Just a
warning...Things can backfire if you are
not careful is all I meant by it.

well Vira, Why would we have a 3rd eye if we're not supposed to use it. And in the past there were teachers that taught people how to use it. look up shamanism.

And it IS a pandora's box, trust me on this one.

Originally Posted by Man of Shred

well Vira, Why would we have a 3rd eye if we're not supposed to use it. And in the past there were teachers that taught people how to use it. look up shamanism.

And it IS a pandora's box, trust me on this one.

Why do you think I am saying it then? I am aware that there
are those that have done it for themselves....Simply why I
say some needed it while others shouldn't because it is....

Trust me on this one.

well I've always thought that having a third eye or psychedelic experience is essential for the living experience. It's as essential as learning to walk or having at least one sex experience. If people want an experience, it's vital to seek help from a professional. Try a sweat lodge, read books etc.

Originally Posted by Man of Shred

well I've always thought that having a third eye or psychedelic experience is essential for the living experience. It's as essential as learning to walk or having at least one sex experience. If people want an experience, it's vital to seek help from a professional. Try a sweat lodge, read books etc.

It's also essential to live a little by laughing more and giving yourself a good cry.
Not taking everything seriously, there is a fine line between acting like a child
and being too straight-laced. That's how I see it anyways. Not to criticize, you
have your points and I have mine.

Originally Posted by Vira

It's also essential to live a little by laughing more and giving yourself a good cry.
Not taking everything seriously, there is a fine line between acting like a child
and being too straight-laced. That's how I see it anyways. Not to criticize, you
have your points and I have mine.

I agree with you. Everything must well tempered. there are times to be serious and also times to be child like - having fun. Both ends of the spectrum need balance. And where in my post did I say that one must always be serious?

Originally Posted by Man of Shred

I agree with you. Everything must well tempered. there are times to be serious and also times to be child like - having fun. Both ends of the spectrum need balance. And where in my post did I say that one must always be serious?

I think that the topic itself is a serious matter. No need to say it.

Originally Posted by Vira

I think that the topic itself is a serious matter. No need to say it.

Fine, You said that some need it and others shouldn't pursue it. What determines who's who?

Originally Posted by Man of Shred

Fine, You said that some need it and others shouldn't pursue it. What determines who's who?

Rewrite what you have written. There are those that pursue it then there are those that have nothing else to lose, that need it. Simple as that. It is easy to distinguish the two. One is bored, wanting to do it to humor themselves and the other is wanting to do this because something, which cannot be expressed through words...I guess? They are pulled into it, without really realizing it. It happens. It's like love, you don't know you are until it nips you in the ass.

Enlightenment comes to them not the other way around.

Originally Posted by Vira

Rewrite what you have written. There are those that pursue it then there are those that have nothing else to lose, that need it. Simple as that. It is easy to distinguish the two. One is bored, wanting to do it to humor themselves and the other is wanting to do this because something, which cannot be expressed through words...I guess?

Well i do agree that there are people who are bored, and they shouldn't get into something they can't handle. There are those like me, who are genuinely curious. I Sought out knowledge and practiced it with suprising efforts. The results, ALMOST destroyed me. BUT they didn't. I survived, and because of that, I am stronger. Although i rarely use my knowledge, I have learned to use it only when it is needed. And there are times when i have definately needed it since.

I am not a Natural at this stuff. But i have learned from it and have become a better person, because of my curiousity. what you are saying, to me, sounds like you are telling people not to learn how to drive a car, just because people die in car crashes. There is danger and risk in any skill that one learns. But, that doesn't mean that someone shouldn't try to find out for themselves what is what. All nature is built apon struggle and risk of death. It is an unavoidable and irrefutable fact.

And i know, what you mean by knowledge without words. Quite fasinating to experience.

They are pulled into it, without really realizing it. It happens. It's like love, you don't know you are until it nips you in the ass.

Enlightenment comes to them not the other way around.

Not always. Same with my experience. I gained knowledge as an amateur by seeking it out. Now I may not have become as "Enlightened" as i wanted to become. BUT putting in the effort set me up to experience things i had never thought possible. Things I had never expected. Like things that nip you in the ass.

So, while some get knowledge through Osmosis. Others, can seek it out themselves, and set themselves up for an osmosis experience. If they die or go insane because of it. That is proof they are weak. If they survive, like i did, they become people of knowledge.

And since everyone is born with a third eye, It is their birthright to claim that knowledge. To deny someone of the pursuit of their knowledge, wether they attain it or not, is the same as Caging them up and denying the wonder of being alive. That is why people get bored with their lives, they crave the pursuit, and are denied it. They are then forced into a pitiful existence, of paying bills, work, video games, drugs ad infinitum. Their existence is reduced to mere escapism. They escape their entire lives and die never knowing what was available to them. And that is sad.

Originally Posted by Man of Shred

Well i do agree that there are people who are bored, and they shouldn't get into something they can't handle. There are those like me, who are genuinely curious. I Sought out knowledge and practiced it with surprising efforts. The results, ALMOST destroyed me. BUT they didn't. I survived, and because of that, I am stronger. Although i rarely use my knowledge, I have learned to use it only when it is needed. And there are times when i have definitely needed it since.

Fair enough....I had also done some things. Things that should have, quite bluntly put, killed me. Shall we change the subject because even though I have brought it up, I rather not tell.

I am not a Natural at this stuff. But i have learned from it and have become a better person, because of my curiosity. what you are saying, to me, sounds like you are telling people not to learn how to drive a car, just because people die in car crashes. There is danger and risk in any skill that one learns. But, that doesn't mean that someone shouldn't try to find out for themselves what is what. All nature is built upon struggle and risk of death. It is an unavoidable and irrefutable fact.

Not everyone is...Ah, but didn't curiosity kill the cat? I am saying if you choose to open that lil' box we mentioned earlier it will have dyer consequences. If I wanted to stop them from learning, it would be the same as stopping them from breathing. You said it yourself, death is an unavoidable and irrefutable fact. How so? I am restricting you? Death is your end to some it could be a new beginning...In all, some things are better left unknown. You know it better than anyone because you probably almost lost your sanity or "life".

And i know, what you mean by knowledge without words. Quite fascinating to experience.

Yes...Yes it is quite so.

Not always. Same with my experience. I gained knowledge as an amateur by seeking it out. Now I may not have become as "Enlightened" as i wanted to become. BUT putting in the effort set me up to experience things i had never thought possible. Things I had never expected. Like things that nip you in the ass.

The third eye is to clear you from limits. You have restrictions. Do you know how frightening that would be if you had none? Sure, it would be fun at first but then the rush of reality comes flowing in. Like I said, nipping you in the ass, jealously, anger, violence. Opposite of feelings/emotions you never meant to set an example as.

So, while some get knowledge through Osmosis. Others, can seek it out themselves, and set themselves up for an osmosis experience. If they die or go insane because of it. That is proof they are weak. If they survive, like i did, they become people of knowledge.

Weak? Define weak? Do you call a baby weak? A crippled man or woman? No...their sanity? You were weak...you've become stronger through your experiences. There those that simply can't do it on their own. Reason why psychiatrists were created. All humans are weak. They just whether not admit it....we have moments where we need strength, yet without it in the first place, how can one survive?

And since everyone is born with a third eye, It is their birthright to claim that knowledge. To deny someone of the pursuit of their knowledge, whether they attain it or not, is the same as Caging them up and denying the wonder of being alive. That is why people get bored with their lives, they crave the pursuit, and are denied it. They are then forced into a pitiful existence, of paying bills, work, video games, drugs ad infinitum. Their existence is reduced to mere escapism. They escape their entire lives and die never knowing what was available to them. And that is sad.

"Boundaries are to protect life, not to limit pleasures." -Edwin Louis Cole

Ha! Denied? They aren't credit cards, you don't throw them in the trash after they've been cut into tiny pieces.

They do it to themselves, I assure you. They have it already set in their minds that this is all they can "live up to"... I know because I am going through the same thing. Yes, everyone has different circumstances or they have had it tough. Who hasn't at some point? Why does one relate to a movie that they have watched or a song they they hear on the radio? Because we are all uniquely the same and different at the same time.
Different traits, habits, or the color of out skin, our background. If there is anything that is roughly the same is that we all have emotions and/or gut feeling.

And mine, right now, is telling me: Enter at your own risk.
Now, if you'd like to discuss more with me, so be it. But why don't you instead PM me.

EDIT: or meet me in DV Chat, since I am there more than on the forums.

Read something about difficult or disastrous experiences of Kundalini Awakenings. Forcing something on your subtle system dosn't have to improve you. It's like playing with fire, you can burn yourself or others. I know few people that have done drugs, tried astral projection, occult rituals and other things in quest of "claiming their birthright". Now they are having serious energetic problems and they are not aware of it. They even embrace symptoms of their damaged energetic system as achivements.

If you are ready, then chakras will open by themselves. They sometimes open even if you are not ready, under the influence of drugs, for example. This can be as healing as damaging, so be careful.

Originally Posted by Ajnaeye

Read something about difficult or disastrous experiences of Kundalini Awakenings. Forcing something on your subtle system doesn't have to improve you. It's like playing with fire, you can burn yourself or others. I know few people that have done drugs, tried astral projection, occult rituals and other things in quest of "claiming their birthright". Now they are having serious energetic problems and they are not aware of it. They even embrace symptoms of their damaged energetic system as achievements.

If you are ready, then chakras will open by themselves. They sometimes open even if you are not ready, under the influence of drugs, for example. This can be as healing as damaging, so be careful.

Amen.

I agree with you 100%.

Originally Posted by Ajnaeye

If you are ready, then chakras will open by themselves. They sometimes open even if you are not ready, under the influence of drugs, for example. This can be as healing as damaging, so be careful.

I agree with you guys. I'm arguing what you can learn. And you are arguing what is dangerous. Both points are valid and should be taken into perspective.

try to focus on your third eye while doing something like listening to crazy music or metal or something and your eyes will go crazy. just throwing it out there for no reason lol

The problem is that you are interested in gaining, taking something for yourself. The whole idea of spiritual development is just the opposite.