Kundalini Awakening

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Kundalini Awakening

 

 

Kundalini is a Sanskrit word that means coil. Every human has

Kundalini, however, in most humans the Kundalini lies dormant in the

perineum. Although most people are not aware that the Kundalini

exists, Kundalini is well-known by serious spiritual seekers. Most

yoga traditions aim to awaken the Kundalini, because these yoga

traditions believe that the Kundalini is the power that is required

to attain the ultimate goal of spiritual achievement, the union with

divine.

 

Meaning of kunda and kundala: Kunda means bowl, or cave, and refers

to the bowl of fire of consciousness resting in the first chakra at

the base of the spine. Linirefers to that which resides in that bowl.

Kundala means coiled, as the Shakti forms in a coil there.

 

Traditionally, it is believed that after being awakened, Kundalini

will be able to remove the knots of the mayor chakras, cleanse, open

and develop the chakras until they are fully developed into full-

blooming lotus forms. By the time the Kundalini finishes opening,

cleansing and developing all of the mayor chakras, the core of the

Kundalini will reach the crown chakra, the chakra at the top of the

head. This is the time you attain the highest spiritual achievement.

 

Awakening the Kundalini

 

There are several means to this goal - through Mantra, through Diksha

( or transfer of Divine energy from Guru to disciple), Kriya Yog,

Prannayam, Ras Vigyan (use of consecrated and Samskarised mercury)

and even Ayurvedic herbs and potions.

 

Yet the best way is of Mantra Sadhana for it is the most safe and can

be tried by anyone. When Kundalini is activated there is a tremendous

gush of energy which can cause great harm if not properly channelised

through the body. But the Mantra Sadhana process is a slow and steady

method totally free of such risk. Moreover this is done under the

guidance of an accomplished Guru who can fully control the Kundalini.

In this Mantra process the six Chakras are activated one at a time

and there are seven stages of this Sadhana.

 

It is also important to note that there are different Mantras for the

activation of six Chakras. One may accomplish Sadhana pertaining to a

Chakra and still not experience anything. Remember it is not a

miracle we are working. It is a slow and steady process and sometimes

it is after some months that suddenly one becomes aware of the

activation of the concerned Chakra.

 

In truth after Sadhana the activation takes place when the Sadhak

feels most purified and free of his negative traits. One should hence

continue with Sadhana of other Chakras even if no immediate results

seem forthcoming.

 

Stages of Kundalini Process

 

Traditionally, there are four different stages in the Kundalini

awakening:

 

Awakening stage (arambha)

 

Cleansing stage (ghata)

 

Absorption stage (parichaya)

 

Final stage (nishpatti)

 

Benefits of Kundalini Activation

 

Inside the vertebral column, there are seven lotuses located on the

Brahma Nadi. These are known as Chakra (spinal centres). Each lotus

possesses different number of petals and also a distinct colour.

 

Amazing powers evolve on a human on activation of the Kundalini and

each Chakra is related to the following attainments.

 

1. Muladhar Chakra

 

This Chakra is situated in the basal region of the vertebral column

at the mid spot between anus and penis. In meditation, this Chakra is

visualised as a red lotus possessing four petals. This is the resting

place of the Kundalini Shakti, which lies here as a snake having

three and half coil. This Chakra is the symbol of Earth element.

 

Activation of this results in riddance from tensions, true happiness,

beauty, perfect health and physical strength, magnetic persona.

 

2.Swadhishtthan Chakra

 

This Chakra is located in the vertebral column just opposite to the

penial region. In meditation, this Chakra is visualised as a

vermilion coloured lotus having six petals. This semilunar Chakra is

the symbol of Water element.

 

Activation of this results in freedom from stomach ailments, increase

in sex power, and cure of sexual debility, increase in courage and

fearlessness and magnetism.

 

3. Manipur Chakra

 

Inside the vertebral column, this Chakra is situated just opposite to

the naval region. This ten petalled lotus is of blue colour. The

Yantra of this Chakra is triangular in shape and it represents the

fire element.

 

Activation of this results imperfect digestion, riddance from

ailments like kidney stones, diabetes, liver problems etc. Success in

amazing Sadhanas like flying in the air, walking on water, telepathic

contact with animals and plants, perfection in Prannayam and the

highest achievement is success in Meditation.

 

4. Anahat Chakra

 

The relative position of this Chakra inside the vertebral column is

just opposite to the cardiac region(heart). This red coloured lotus

possesses twelve petals and it represents the Air element. Activation

of this Chakra illuminates the entire body and the entire vertebral

column starts vibrating.

 

Activation of this results in peace of mind, boundless divine joy,

total freedom from tensions, power to look into future, power of

hypnosis, entering into Samadhi (divine trance), riddance from

problems related to heart, increase in soft emotions like love,

affection and kindness.

 

5. Vishuddha Chakra

 

Inside the vertebral column this Chakra is located opposite the

throat region. This lotus of smoky colour possesses sixteen petals

and it represents the sky element.

 

Activation of this results in riddance from all ailments related to

throat, thyroid etc., increase in knowledge, gain of power of

eloquence, deeper Samadhi, perfection in the art of Hypnotism, gain

of power to die when one wills, total material success like comforts,

wealth, fame etc.

 

6. Aagya Chakra

 

In Brahma Nadi (enclosed by vertebral column) this Chakra is located

just opposite the mid spot between the two eyebrows. This white lotus

has only two petals.

 

Also called the Third Eye its activation brings wondrous powers like

clairvoyance, telepathy, power of giving curses or blessings, instant

fulfillment of anything one wishes, and gain of knowledge related to

all subjects and sciences, power to control thoughts of others and

interfere even in nature.

 

7. Sahastrar Chakra

 

Beyond these six Chakras at the upper termination of the spinal cord,

is the thousand petalled lotus; the abode of Lord Shiva (supreme

being). When the Kundalini Shakti unites itself with the supreme

being, the aspirant gets engrossed in deep meditation during which he

perceives infinite bliss.

 

This is a subtle centre in the brain. On activation of Sahastraar a

very fine, elixir-like secretion is produced from it, which permeates

the whole body thus making the human for ever free of all ailments.

Sahastrar Chakra is also termed as Dasham Dwar of Brahmarandhara. In

my view, this Chakra is situated two inches deep inside both the

temporal region and three inches deep from the midspot between the

eyebrows that is in the middle portion of cerebral hemispheres. From

the throat, it is located three inches above the palate and inside

the brain it is located in a small hole above the 'Maha Vivar'

foramen of cerebrum.

 

Awakening of Sahastrar renders the aspirant liberated from corporeal

bondages and attachments. He is endowed with all kinds of divine

attainments including 'Ashta Siddhi' and 'Nava Nidhi'.He becomes an

omniscient Yogi. Being emancipated from the cycles of birth and

death, he certainly achieves the final beatitude. One is fully

enlightened and can then envision any event going on anywhere in the

universe with out entering into Samadhi. All natural elements come

under one's control.

 

The practice of awakening Kundalini Shakti must be done only under

the guidance of a competent Guru. Sometimes when the aspirant

practices such exercises only after going through some books, he

endangers his own life and there are chances of his becoming insane.

 

Really, fortunate is the person who attains his divine Guru. That

person is fortunate who strives for awakening of the Kundalini Shakti

and only that person is called God-illumined who after activating his

Kundalini Shakti, gets the totality of life.

 

Shiva Puran part 57 on page 19 of Subas Rai Book states If a person

is not liberated after meditation and acquisition of knowledge he

shall wear Rudraksha. He shall be freed from all sins and attain the

highest goal.

 

 

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