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Mysterious Pineal GlandThe pineal gland was the last endocrine gland to have its function discovered. Its location deep in the brain seemed to indicate its importance. This combination led to its being a "mystery" gland with myth, superstition and even metaphysical theories surrounding its perceived function.Rene Descartes called the pineal gland the "seat of the soul" [2], believing it is unique in the anatomy of the human brain in being a structure not duplicated on the right and left sides. This observation is not true, however; under a microscope one finds the pineal gland is divided into two fine hemispheres. The pineal gland is occasionally associated with the sixth chakra (also called Ajna or the third eye chakra in yoga). It is believed by some to be a dormant organ that can be awakened to enable "telepathic" communication. From - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pineal_gland For anyone practising meditation, you may find answer to the question - where are you located in your body? - yourself.... and the sixth sense! I believe the missing link between science and spirituality/religion lies in the central part of the brain consisting of Thalamus (the seat of pure consciousness/spirit, may be crown chakra as well), pitutary gland and pineal gland. More interesting is the fact that secretion from endocrine glands depends upon our thoughts and emotions, pitutary being the 'master gland', secretion from which is directly linked to hypothalamus part of the brain... Amazing Link! Maybe, the mystery of 'the unknown' lies in this area... physically! Another interesting link - http://www.crystalinks.com/thirdeyepineal.html |