RE: Linda/Gurdjieff/ Kundalini

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LC [jyotish]

Tuesday, September 19, 2000 8:19 AM

Re: Marcia/Gurdjieff/ Kundalini

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Hello Marcia:

 

Given that our entire life can be considered a play of imagination the

viewpoint of Gurdjieff is certainly as valid as any other. I believe that

part of the challenge in understanding the 'higher levels' of 'beingness' is

that there is so much ego and imagination attached to 'so-called' kundalini

experiences. I have heard people claiming to have achieved 'Nirvikalpa

Samadi' speak of all sorts of incredible experiences. While recounting

their 'experiences' so much of their ego was present that one knows they

were not in Nirvikalpa Samadi....afterall, would there really be anyone to

speak to if one had experienced the loss of one's sense of separation? In

my journeys I have met too many people with active kundalinis who were

hungry for whatever they felt they needed or were entitled to have....often

it appeared as if they were stuck in a sense of being special because they

have had kundalini experiences. On my own journey kundalini activity is part

of the process not the goal and I have found that when I do have an

experience generally I will be challenged quite heavily shortly afterwards.

There are so many who claim to be enlightened due to Mother Shakti's grace

and maybe I've just not met many enlightened folks but the few that I have

encountered seem to speak of love and surrender not kundalini.

 

Anyway, you asked for opinions :-).

 

Linda

 

 

Thanks Linda for sharing. The point about Nirvikalpa is important. It is

wonderful to have such depth of experience and wisdom here. I also liked

what Amanda said "Mind the Gap." Now what does that mean Amanda? Here in the

US, GAP is a clothing retail chain.

 

Love to all

Harsha