From Wikipeida: In Hinduism and Buddhism, the third eye is a symbol of enlightenment (see mokshaand nirvana). In the Indian tradition, it is referred to as the gyananakashu, the eye of knowledge, which is the seat of the ‘teacher inside’ or antar-guru. The third eye is the ajna chakra (sixth chakra) also known as brow chakra or brow centre. This is commonly denoted in Indian and East Asian iconography with a dot, eye or mark on the forehead of deities or enlightened beings, such as Shiva, the Buddha, or any number of yogis, sages and bodhisattvas. This symbol is called the “Third Eye” or “Eye of Wisdom”, or, in Buddhism, the urna. In Hinduism, it is believed that the opening of Shiva’s third eye causes the eventual destruction of the physical universe.
Many Hindus wear a tilak between the eyebrows to represent the third eye.
In the Upanishads, a human being is likened to a city with ten gates. Nine gates (eyes, nostrils, ears, mouth, urethra, anus) lead outside to the sensory world. The third eye is the tenth gate and leads to inner realms housing myriad spaces of consciousness.
A couple of weeks ago I found these henna tattoo stamps at an antique store in Carmel. The shop owner thought that they might be from around 1940’s or so. They were still caked with henna! These symbols were both used to open the Third Eye. I’m going to use them to make a pair of non-matching metal clay earring, cover them with Aura 22K and then add carnelians. I’ll keep ya posted.
The process made me think of what other henna designs are out there. Look what I found. Some of it is even click art. I see a photopolymner plate project coming!
The process made me think of what other henna designs are out there. Look what I found. Some of it is even click art. I see a photopolymner plate project coming!