The Crown Chakra: the cosmic energy between earthly and spiritual realms

Isn't it exhausting to judge people? There is a thin line between judgement and discernment; the former speaks about an opinion or an estimation and is more egocentric. Whereas,the latter is more personal and conscious as an approach that holds the cognitive ability of a person of what is appropriate or inappropriate. This brings me to the topic of discussion about the Crown Chakra,known as the Sahasrara in Sanskrit. Being the 7th chakra of the chakra system, it is the energy centre of the body. This chakra is responsible for a person's spirituality and enlightenment. As the Crown Chakra governs the upper region of the brain, it is represented by the colours purple and white and when mixed together, it is violet. In spiritual terms,Violet is associated with power, both earthly and spiritual power.In healing, purple is used for mental disorders and also for becoming one with Spirit. In the aura,purple signifies higher spiritual development.

So what happens when this Chakra is in alignment? How does it benefit an individual? When the Crown Chakra is in balance, a person can see with greater clarity and perspective. It connects one on a spiritual level with other people,plants,animals and subtle energies around us. A naturopathic doctor and Reiki practitioner; Dr. Erica Matluck, wrote in themindbodygreen blog; "The crown chakra is associated with the pineal gland, which produces melatonin that is responsible for our sleep cycles." Furthermore, the Spiritual Guru, Deepak Chopra has discussed some underlying prerequisites that help one identify differences between a balanced and an imbalanced crown chakra. A balanced crown chakra encounters the below discussed points:

#1 Meditation is a ritual if followed religiously,allows one to communicate with the divine through visions and dreams as well as see the interconnectedness of all forms of life as well as the universe.

#2 Unlearning conditioning of life: As the Crown Chakra opens and spiritual energies flow, you can experience profound inner peace. This peace goes beyond external circumstances and is rooted in a deep knowledge of your spiritual essence. It is a state of tranquility, contentment, and surrender to the divine flow. With an open Crown Chakra, you can access a state of peace even amidst life’s challenges. You cultivate a sense of detachment from the fluctuations of the external world and find solace in the eternal, unchanging aspect of your being.

#3 Practicing mindfulness and creativity: The Crown Chakra,once opened up, creates a deep sense of awareness with regards to one's actions and reactions. Simply put, being fully present in the given moment or a situation come with ease.

#4 Respecting other's perspectives:The left prefrontal cortex is our “judgment center,” among other things. If I have an opinion on something and choose to nullify it in order to desensitize myself from reacting to that thing, I can feel the pressure move from my left to my right cortex. And yes, it helps to study brain science too. Thus, an open crown chakra increases interconnectedness with others.

#5 Working on developing psychic abilities: An individual produces a predominant and coherent alpha rhythm of about 8.73 Hertz throughout the brain with closed eyes and open eyes,when the crown chakra is activated.As a result, the person can recognize, conceive, and reveal the hidden secrets of Divine Nature like Divyank, the Divine Constant, and Divyank Ratio.

#6 Lucid Dreaming: So what is Lucid dreaming and how is it linked to opening up of the crown chakra!! Lucid dreaming is awareness of one's dream as one is asleep.Lucid dreaming can enhance one's spiritual and emotional growth and makes one question the "truthfulness" of one's surroundings. Within the dream world, one can explore and experience new adventures. Lucid dreaming is safe and allows one to improve one's creativity and connect with higher realms of consciousness. It is said that "Dreams are the windows of our soul".

Moving to the next phase of the article that wants me to discuss some signs of an imbalanced Crown Chakra. An imbalanced Crown Chakra is said to cause physical and emotional distress. The disassociation with the body in shown in subtle signs discussed below:

#1 Disassociation with the body.

#2 Struggle to keep focus.

#3 Being delusional.

#4 Poor sleep hygiene.

#5 Constant Exhaustion.

#6 Aloofness and Confusion.

#7 Headaches and Migraines.

In order to keep a balanced Crown Chakra, it is imperative to find a sense of one's own divinity, the awareness that you are a soul in a human body. As one starts to balance the crown chakra, one may feel more at ease. Mentally,one feels much more relaxed and clear-headed-gaining the ability to situate oneself in the world. One may also find increased synergy between one's physical body and one's mental state, and feel more connected with the spiritual realm.