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| Swami Mukundanada delineating about the Kundalini Power |
The material
energy, Maya, innumerable astounding
powers and secrets within it. The inventions of the modern day world are only
the tip of the iceberg of what exists within the womb of Mother Nature. The
human body, which is made from Maya, also has many secrets and hidden
potentials latent in it. Amongst these is the Kuṇḍalinī.
Kuṇḍalinī is
a power that lies dormant at the base of the spinal column. Those who practice
the sādhanā of Haṭha Yog, endeavor to awaken it by various means, and make it
rise upwards through the spine. As the power ascends through the various
chakras (circular regions) in the spine, it results in many siddhis (mystic
abilities).
However, we
must bear in mind that the Kuṇḍalinī is a material power, and not a spiritual
power. The mystic abilities attained through it are purely material. If one’s
Kuṇḍalinī is awakened, it does not mean that the person has come closer to God,
or has established a relationship with God.
Also, if the
Kuṇḍalinī is awakened without spiritual maturity, it leads to pride, which
obstructs the spiritual progress of person. The Kuṇḍalinī is an immense power,
and if it is not controlled properly, it can result in very deleterious
side-effects.
Very often,
people who awaken it without sufficient bodily and mental preparation are
unable to handle it, and suffer serious consequences. In some cases, the body
gets ruined, and in other cases, the mind. It is far safer not to go in that
direction, and instead, strive to establish one’s connection with God through
devotion. Then by the
Grace of the
Lord, if we get any siddhis, we will also receive the power to protect
ourselves from their pitfalls. The important thing is not the awakening of the
Kuṇḍalinī, but the development of an intense longing for God.
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