Unlocking the Power of the Crown Chakra
Imagine a life where you feel deeply connected to yourself, others, and the universe. A life where you experience clarity, peace, and a profound sense of purpose.
The Crown Chakra, or Sahasrara, holds the key to this transformation. Positioned at the top of your head, this chakra is your gateway to spiritual enlightenment and universal consciousness. By unlocking the power of the Crown Chakra, you can tap into a wellspring of wisdom and inner peace, helping you navigate life’s challenges with grace and insight.
In this article, we’ll explore how balancing your Crown Chakra can elevate your spiritual journey and enhance your everyday life, bringing you closer to the fulfillment and serenity you’ve been seeking.
The Spiritual Significance of Sahasrara
The Crown chakra is the seat of cosmic consciousness, it connects us to divine intelligence and the source of all manifestation. It is the means through which we reach understanding and find enlightenment. In Sanskrit, the crown chakra is called ‘Sahasrara’ meaning ‘thousandfold’ referring to the infinite unfolding petals of a lotus. In Kaballah teachings, it relates to Kether/Crown the highest point of the Tree of Life.
At the level of the crown chakra, the seed of our soul has sprouted from its roots in the earth, grown upwards through the elements of water, fire, air, sound and light and now to the source of all – consciousness itself, experienced through the element of thought. At the crown there is infinite awareness reaching to higher dimensions. Along the liberating current, it is the place of ultimate liberation.
The function of Sahasrara is ‘knowing’, as the other chakras related to seeing, speaking, loving, doing, feeling and having. This chakra relates to the mind, especially the awareness that makes use of the mind.
Physically, the crown relates to the brain, in particular to the cerebral cortex and is linked with the Pituitary Gland (and in some systems the Pineal Gland).
Types of Consciousness in the Crown Chakra
Your energy flows where your attention goes. To open awareness we need to notice where our attention goes. There are two types of consciousness in the crown chakra:
- Cognitive: that which descends and becomes concrete, useful for manifesting in the world
- Transcendent: that which expands and travels outward to higher or more abstract non-physical worlds.
‘The place within’ is the seat of consciousness and the origin of our manifesting current.
All creation begins with conception as we conceive of an idea before producing it. It begins in the mind and descends through the chakras into manifestation. Conception gives us the pattern and manifestation fills it with substance giving it form.
Pattern relates to the word for father ‘pater’. The father gives his seed, the information or pattern (DNA) that stimulates the creative form. Conception begins when a pattern is adequately received. It is the maternal aspect that gives substance to the pattern (and half the DNA). Mother comes from the word ‘mater’ and relates to matter.
Field of Consciousness
Consciousness functions at a quantum level connected to a universe of energy that underlies and connects everything. It is a force of unity and is the design, pattern and intelligence for the universe. Tapping into this great field of consciousness causes it to descend and become information.
In her book, ‘The Field’, Lynne McTaggart states that everything is connected by a sea of energy called the Zero Point Field. All life is energy or light and everything in it is exchanging and interacting with energy. Each individual has a field of influence on the world based on this energy.
Akashic Records
All lives, thoughts and actions are recorded within a field of information known as the Akashic Records. These records may be accessed through meditation or through a guide.
Meditation for the Crown Chakra
Meditation is the best practice for developing your crown chakra. It is the act through which consciousness realizes itself. It is essential to nourishing the spirit as eating and rest is to the body. Meditation allows our crown to open our awareness wider without becoming overwhelmed.
Through meditation we can tune out the outside world and cultivate sensitivity to our inner world. Meditation is the key to our inner world – the dimension of ‘withinness’. By harmonising our bodies, breath and thoughts, we can align our chakras and perceive the unifying essence of all creation.
Once the state of meditation is achieved it begins to create its own self-perpetuating rhythms and has its own effect on the vibrations within and around us. It then becomes an integral part of life and becomes a joy rather than a discipline.
The Journey to Enlightenment
Enlightenment is a progressive understanding that we are part of an ever-greater wholeness. It is reaching a state of being where we can access wisdom and act from place of love without fear, trusting in the universe and in ourselves. We can look at events more objectively and with insight. We can be joyful and have compassion for all life on Earth and beyond.
In terms of the chakras, enlightenment occurs when the path through the chakras is complete. However, it is more than the opening of the crown chakra, it is an experience of unity amongst all things and the integration of that experience with the Self of Soul. It is a process of becoming.
Natural Remedies for the Crown Chakra
HERBS: Gotu Kola (brain, memory), Gingko Biloba (cognitive function, accessing ancient wisdom,), Bacopa (brain function), Holy Basil/Tulsi (brain), Calendula (lucid dreams), Peppermint (mentally clearing).
HOMEOPATHY: Rhodochrosite (balances crown), Oak (energy moves from base to crown and awakens spirit), Butterfly (expansion, connection to soul star chakra), Chalice Well Water (clarity of thought, purity of aspiration), Sandalwood (filters light through the crown to third eye and heart), Silver Birch (healing and protection of head centres) and Frankincense (affinity with crown).
FLOWER ESSENCES: Blue Lotus essence (meditation, lucid dreaming), Angelica (spiritual connection), California Poppy (overcome glamour of spiritual experience), Chaparral (awareness through dreams and meditation), Cosmos (overly active mental state), Forget-me-not (enhance spiritual awareness), Iris (inner vessel for higher inspiration), Mugwort (integrate psychic life), Bach Rock Water (overly strict approach to spiritual life, asceticism), Rosemary (helps spiritual consciousness), Shasta Daisy (synthesizing ideas into meaningful whole), St John’s Wort (protection while outside body e.g. during dreams), Bach White Chestnut (circling thoughts, brings calm and clear mind), Yarrow (porous auric field, boundaries).
Recommendations
- Cultivate regular meditation or quiet time to reflect and breathe.
- Practice following your thoughts and see where they go without judgment.
- Repeat mantras and affirmations regularly.
Conclusion
The journey to understanding and unlocking the Crown Chakra is not just about achieving spiritual enlightenment—it’s about enhancing your entire life experience.
By balancing Sahasrara, you open yourself up to the infinite wisdom of the universe, gaining clarity, peace, and a deep sense of connection to the world around you. This energy center is the key to transcending the limitations of the physical world, allowing you to access higher states of consciousness and live with greater purpose and intention.
As you cultivate practices like meditation, mindfulness, and using natural remedies, you’ll find that the Crown Chakra becomes a source of strength and guidance, helping you navigate life’s challenges with grace and insight.
Embrace the power of the Crown Chakra, and embark on a journey toward spiritual fulfillment and a more harmonious existence.
Related: The Power of the 7 Chakras
Explore the fascinating world of the 7 chakras and unlock the secrets to balancing your mind, body, and spirit. Learn how each chakra influences your well-being, from the grounding energy of the Root Chakra to the divine connection of the Crown Chakra. Embrace the journey towards harmony and inner peace by understanding these vital energy centers.
- 1st Chakra: Root Chakra
- 2nd Chakra: Sacral Chakra
- 3rd Chakra: Solar Plexus Chakra
- 4th Chakra: Heart Chakra
- 5th Chakra: Throat Chakra
- 6th Chakra: Third Eye Chakra
- 7th Chakra: Crown Chakra (Current Article)
