The word Bindu dates back to the hymn of creation known as Nasadiya Sukta in Rig Veda.
Bindu is considered the point at which creation begins and may become unity. It is also described as "the sacred symbol of the cosmos in its unmanifested state" - in contemporary astrophysics term - 'The Singularity'.
The area between the eyebrows (where the bindi or tilak is placed) is said to be the sixth chakra, ajna, the seat of "concealed wisdom". The bindi is said to retain energy and strengthen concentration. The bindi also represents the 'third eye'.
The Ajna is symbolised by a sacred lotus with two petals, and corresponds to the colours violet, indigo or deep blue, though it is traditionally described as white.
It is at this point that the two side nadi Ida (yoga) and Pingala are said to terminate and merge with the central channel Sushumna, signifying the end of duality, the characteristic of being dual (e.g. light and dark, or male and female).
The seed syllable for this chakra is the syllable OM, and the presiding deity is Ardhanarishvara, who is a half male, half female Shiva/Shakti. The Shakti goddess of Ajna is called Hakini.
In metaphysics, Bindu is considered the dot or point at which creation begins and may become unity.
Bindu is the point around which the mandala is created, representing the universe. Ajna (along with Bindu), is known as the third eye chakra which may inform a model of its envisioning.
Ajna's key issues involve balancing the higher and lower selves and trusting inner guidance. Ajna's inner aspect relates to the access of intuition. Mentally, Ajna deals with visual consciousness. Emotionally, Ajna deals with clarity on an intuitive level.
So wear a Bindi or a tilak and be happy :)
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