The seventh chakra is also known as the crown or Sahaswara chakra.
It represents the thousand-petal lotus, a beautiful flower symbolic of the Hindu and Buddhist faiths.
The lotus flower survives in muddy waters. It blooms are unfolding petals which are pure and strong.
It offers clarity and beauty in places where there is none.
The power of the crown chakra
The Sahaswara is the source of ultimate Divine. Through it we can hope to achieve enlightenment.
Opening up this chakra can help connect our limited physical selves to our higher beings, to every other being on the planet and to the Divine power which is at the source of everything in the universe.
The power of the seven Chakras
Attaining this state is often referred to as an awakening and pure awareness. It is the development of the consciousness in balance and existing in truth.
It is as if you develop a sense of your own place in the world, and see it as something great and awe inspiring.
Developing the seventh chakra
To many people it may seem too difficult to attain pure spiritual awareness.
We often limit ourselves before we even try something with this kind of thinking.
However, with meditation, prayer and conscious effort all of us can begin the journey of enlightenment.
We can reach for this goal by developing the right attitude; one of humility and yet confidence in our own worth.
You can utilize the power of chakra balances and practises too.
The color of the seventh chakra is violet or white. Gemstones which can help release its power are amethyst, selenite and sugilite.
You will know when your seventh chakra is opening when you are more aware of the plight of others.
You will become more forgiving when someone upsets you and you use kindness to combat attacks on your mental and physical well-being.
Your life will be one of generosity and more community focused too.
You will understand that to help yourself, you will need to do great things for others in a quiet and modest way.
