The red dot worn on the forehead can have many different meanings. The area in the middle of the forehead, according to Hinduism is said to be the sixth “chakra”. ‘Chakras’ are areas on the human body that are said to receive and transmit energy, usually spiritual energy. Yoga traditions are highly influenced by the belief of chakras. Chakras are located along the spine and are areas of energy. There are different beliefs about how many chakras are on the human body, but the most common belief is that there are seven. The red dot is placed over the “third eye” chakra which is the sixth shakra and believed to be the seat of “concealed wisdom”. It symbolizes protection from bad luck and increased energy and concentration. This specific chakra is where kundalini power is released. Kundalini power is another interesting concept that is believed to be the energy of human potential coiled within a person that has to be channeled in order to release the power which eventually is released from the person at this red dot. In modern days, there may be far less significant and spiritual reasons why people wear this red dot.
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