KUNDALINI AWAKENING AND RAISING

 

The entrance for the Kundalini energy is through the first or base chakra which connects us to the earth energy. It runs through the main energy channel and out of the crown chakra. The two most basic forms of energy reach the human system from the base to the crown chakra. These two chakras are linked by the Sushumna, which is connected to the rest of the chakras by their "stems". These stems provide the chakras with essential energy. The Sushumna is at the same time the channel through which the Kundalini energy is stimulated. When it is stimulated, its energy is converted into various frequencies for each of the chakras. The energy is manifested via the lowest frequencies of the base chakra and highest frequencies of the crown chakra. These converted frequencies are conveyed to the subtle bodies and to physical body and they are perceived by us as sensations, emotions and thoughts.

Under certain circumstances, the Kundalini energy awakens and begins to rise through the body, piercing and opening the chakras as it moves in its undulating, snake-like fashion. As Kundalini releases stored and blocked energies, its movement can be quite intense, sometimes painful and often leads to mental states that seem out of this world. Kundalini is a condensed and primal force, similar to the potential energy found in water. When released, it creates a vertical connection between the Chakras by opening the subtle channels known as Nadi, most specifically, the central channel that moves up the spine called Sushumna. If we put water through a small hose at very high pressure, the end of the hose will undulate like a snake. Similarly, the intense energy of Kundalini undulates in the body as it rises through the Chakras. Reiki can also help with struggle with this energy. It will safely and gently awaken it. By opening the Kundalini, the personal development process will pick up the pace. If awakened, Kundalini will complete the cleansing and purification of body layers, Chakras and energy channels. With extra reiki energy, this process will become faster and smoother. When the body layers are cleansed, it will increase our energy vibration and expand our consciousness.

The practice of awakening of Kundalini should be undertaken with patience and devotion. Seated in the Vajrasana or Padmasana posture, firmly take hold of the ankles and slowly beat the kanda [something below the navel from which the 72,000 Nadis issue] with them. By moving the Kundalini fearlessly for about an hour and a half, it is drawn upwards through the Sushumna, which process, it is claimed, surely opens the mouth of the Sushumna and the breath naturally goes through it. Whether this effect is produced by manipulation of the Kundalini or other means, it seems to be the object primarily aimed at in Hatha yoga practice. It is hard and time consuming exercise. Initially, the practitioner should concentrate at the Mooladhara Chakra. He should relax the region between sex organ and anus. Breathing should be slow, deep and consistent. In order to amplify the impact, let him keep his hands in Prithvi Mudra. After some time of systematic and regular practice, a blissful bright illumination appears in Mooladhara Chakra. The image of a red shaded lotus with four petals will be visualised. It is the first stage of the awakening of Kundalini. Let it be stabilized with more practice. With the help of the force of Mooladhara Chakra, he should try to penetrate Swadhisthana Chakra. He should concentrate at it relaxing the base of spine. With an intention to amplify the impact, let him keep his hands in Vrun Mudra. After some time, a blissful bright illumination also appears in Swadhisthana Chakra and the image of an orange shaded lotus with six petals is visualised. Let Kundalini power be stabilized here with more practice, next, he should try to penetrate Manipur chakra with the help of collective forces of Mooladhara Chakra and Swadhisthana Chakra. He should concentrate at it relaxing upper abdomen. For the purpose of amplifying the impact, let him keep his hands in Surya Mudra. After some time, a blissful bright illumination also happens in Manipur Chakra and the image of a bright yellow shaded lotus with ten petals is visualised. Let Kundalini power be stabilised here with more practice. Next, he should try to penetrate Anahat Chakra with the help of collective forces of lower chakras. He should concentrate at it relaxing upper chest in front of heart. In order to amplify the impact, let him keep his hands in vayu Mudra. After some time, a blissful bright illumination also appears in Anahat Chakra and the image of a green shaded lotus with twelve petals is visualised. Let Kundalini power be stabilized here with more practice. Next, he should try to penetrate Vishudh Chakra with the help of collective forces of all the Chakras below it. He should concentrate at it relaxing the base of throat. With an intention to amplify the impact, let him keep his hands in Pran Mudra. After some time, a blissful bright illumination also takes place in Vishudh Chakra and the image of a sea shaded blue lotus with sixteen petals is visualised. Let Kundalini power be stabilized here with more practice. Next, he should try to penetrate Aaggya Chakra with the help of collective forces of all the Chakras below it. He should concentrate at it relaxing the region between the eyebrows. For the purpose of amplifying the impact, let him keep his hands in Shunya Mudra. After some time, a blissful bright illumination also takes place in Aaggya Chakra and the image of an indigo shaded lotus with two petals appears. Let Kundalini power be stabilized here with more practice. At last, he should try to penetrate Sahastrar Chakra with the help of collective forces of all other Chakras. He should concentrate at it relaxing the top of head. To amplify the impact, let him keep his hands in Jnan Mudra. After some time, a blissful bright illumination also happens in this Chakra and the image of a purple or golden shaded lotus with one thousand petals is visualised. Let Kundalini be stabilized here with more practice. It is said to be the state of enlightenment. The soul comes to its own and attains natural state of equipoise (Sahej or Samadhi). The practitioner acquires a new sense of self-realization at this stage.

At each stage of practice, the practitioner listens to a different type of charming musical sound which encourages him to be engaged in deep meditation. These tuneful sounds are called Audible-life-stream (shabad or Naam or Naad). The experience undergone while awakening of Kundalini is almost impossible to explain in words. It is a strange bliss of spiritual world.

Kundalini is in essence a healing force, but its effects can sometimes be quite distasteful. Such effects may last for minutes, days, months or even years. Circumstances that stimulate Kundalini awakening are many and varied, but are typically triggered by such things as extended periods of meditation, yoga, fasting, stress, trauma, psychedelic drugs, or near death experiences. Kundalini can also be seen as a result of the chakras connecting to each other. In theory, as the chakras expand, the spinning of one can enhance the vibration of the one above or below it.

If you find yourself dealing with uncomfortable Kundalini awakening symptoms, you should get rid of impurities of the body. You should abstain from recreational drugs and intoxicants etc. You should avoid food additives, high sugars or greasy foods. You should eat well, especially protein which is generally grounding. You should get massage and vigorous exercise. You should reduce stress. If you are in for a major spiritual transformation, make time for the necessary changes in your life. You may need to devote more time to your spirituality or health. You should find support. Find other who has knowledge of this experience. You should educate yourself. Read about Kundalini, kundalini awakening, yoga and learn about chakras. You should treat underlying psychological issues. As Kundalini brings up unsolved issues, this is the best time to deal with them. It will make the trip smoother. You should observe your spiritual practices. You might need to stop meditating for a while, if it increases unpleasant Kundalini awakening symptoms. See what increases or decreases the unpleasant effects. Kundalini is most difficult when the energy is moving upward without enough energy moving downward to balance. Look into the possibility of the first chakra issues that need to be resolved in order to give a firmer base. You should try out basic knowledge. Practice grounding exercise daily.

During the process of awakening of Kundalini, the spiritual powers (Sidhis) namely Anhima, Mahima, Ladhima, Garima, Prapti, Prakamya, Vashitawa and Ishitwa are automatically gained. The practitioner feels the bliss of spiritual world at the time awakening of Kundalini and he experiences a great change in his personality and character. He attains immense spiritual powers and undergoes a state of ecstasy. The experience of bliss cannot be expressed in words fairly. He realizes that his soul is a tiny part of whole i.e. almighty and omnipresent God, like a drop of water to the ocean. He elevates himself from the mundane attractions. He acquires a saintly character and librates himself from worldly bondages.

Ultimate aim of human life is to attain salvation. The awakening of Kundalini paves the way for salvation. The salvation means that our soul remerges into its origin i.e. the Supreme Soul. Some people support this view while others do not agree with it pleading that if it happens like this, then how the incidents of rebirth take place. In fact, both the views are correct, the difference occurs because of looking at the same thing from different angles. Our souls and the Supreme soul are assumed to be invisible subtle lights. The purer souls stand nearer the Supreme Soul while others stand at a distance depending upon degree of purity or impurity. According to yogic philosophy, the impure souls have to undergo the process of rebirth in one or the other form of life depending on their past deeds committed under the influence of passions like lust, anger, attachment, greed and ego etc. The greater is the degree of passions, the higher will be the impurity of a soul. On the other hand, the purer souls rarely undergo the process of rebirth. They become free from the cycle of rebirth, sustenance and death. When their purity equals with that of the Supreme Soul, they remerge into the later. The purpose of rebirth is to acquire more purity and it is possible only when we keep the passions under control. It is possible only through meditation.

The awakening of Kundalini is the complete exercise performed for self-realization. Human life grants a rare and golden opportunity for this purpose. Let it not be wasted anymore.