The Blessing Of Life

Awakening Of Kundalini
Time flies by, ages pass away and names of even the so called great men are
wiped off from the pages of history. Yet some defy even the Power of Time
and continue to shine through eternity. These are the names of the enlightened
ones who dedicated their lives to search for the truth, for the Divine. Their sole
aim in life was to attain totality and this they could achieve through awakening
of the Kundalini.

The human body is the most excellent boon conferred by the Almighty and the
person who comprehends his own body completely, realises the subtle
mysteries of the entire universe. All universal faculties are concentrated as the
force of life inside a human body which the scriptures term as the vital power
(Pran Shakti). The condensed form of the same vital forces is known as
'Kundalini Shakti' which is the rock bottom of all the energies and power
of action inherent in a human being. As this divine power remains
dormant just like the coil of a snake, it has been designated as 'Kundalini
Shakti' or the 'serpent Power'. For the purpose of Self-Realisation, a man
through his 'Sushumna' (spine) tries to uplift this Kundalini Shakti in an
upward tract and crossing all the Chakras (subtle spinal centres) tries to
unite it with 'Sahastrar'.

When the aspirant emerges successful in his endeavour, he gets divine vision
and visualising his real form though his divine eye, he feels overwhelmed with
ecstasy and thus liberates himself from the corporeal bondages of life and
death.

What is the Kundalini? Why is it so significant in life?

At the base of the spinal cord every human being has a powerful, yet dormant
source of energy. This source is known as the Muladhar Chakra from which
three subtle channels known as Naadis rise up through the spine and reach thew
brain. The middle Naadi is known as Sushumna while on its either sides are the
Ida and Pingla. At five other centres of highly concentrated energy, called
Chakras, along the spinal column, these three Naadis come together and then
again divide into three channels as they rise further.
Thus including the Muladhar there are various Chakras in which very powerful
energy lies dormant and once they are activated a human gains amazing divine
powers like Telepathy, Hypnotism, Clairvoyance. In fact complete success in
life in any and every sphere can come only through the activation of all the
Chakras and it is with this aim that true Yogis remain engaged in Sadhanas.

But this process can be very intricate and difficult unless one is helped by an
enlightened Master who has his own Kundalini fully activated, who is aware of
all the processes of activation and who can activate the Kundalini of others.

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 devolve 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 in perfect 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 forever 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.

Different ways of activation:

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.

Whatever the mode of activation a Guru is a must for during the process as the
divine powers in the body come to life they attack the Sadhak’s weaknesses
like greed, jealousy, infatuation, anger, false ego and other negative traits.
Sometimes the struggle between these positive (Kundalini) and negative
energies can be so intense that a person may lose balance of mind or his evil
traits may appear so magnified to him that he may take to wrong ways in life.

But if there is a Guru guiding each step of the process the negative energies can
never come out on the top in this struggle. That is why the Guru also suggests
Guru Mantra Sadhana for the power of Guru is so strong that it can annihilate
all evil traits of the Sadhak.

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.

Sometimes two or three Chakras have been seen to be activated all of a sudden
at one go.

How can Kundalini be activated ?

The first step is taking Guru Diksha and later praying to the Guru for Kundalini
Jagran Diksha ( Diksha for activation of the Kundalini). After this the Guru
suggests certain Mantra Sadhanas through which the Kundalini can be fully
activated.
The six Sadhanas can be completed within a period of six months. It is not a
rule that one can try the Sadhana of the next Chakra only after the first one has
been activated. One can complete all the Sadhanas one after the other without
waiting for results. Most of the times the Chakras get activated several days
after the completion of Sadhana , sometimes even two or three Chakras at one
go.

For details of Sadhanas and Kundalini Jagran Diksha contact our Jodhpur
Gurudham or Delhi Gurudham. The details are available on our website here.

Preparation for Activation

Remember, one should never attempt such activation himself since such
practices if performed without being guided by a Guru create various problems.
Once it so happened that a disciple of mine gained some preliminary
knowledge of this activation from me and then on returning back to his home,
he started trying to activate his Kundalini Shakti. But his Kundalini deviated
from the right course as a sequel to which, he started vomiting blood. In a state
of terrible fear, he rushed to me and with a great difficulty, through Yogic
Sadhana, I stopped the vomiting of the blood. Then he came to know that
during his attempt, his Kundalini Shakti left the proper direction which resulted
in vomiting of the blood. By this incident it is clear that the Guru keeps on
watching the right course of Kundalini Shakti ascending in the body of a
disciple and therefore without a Guru, one should never attempt such practices.

Now I am revealing some fundamental practices for activation of Kundalini

shakti which every aspirant should put to application-

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First of all the aspirant should purify his body with the aid of Neti, Dhyoti and Vasti.
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2 After that, the aspirant should practice eight kinds of Pranayam (Yogic exercises). He
. may also practice some other Yogic exercises besides Pranayam.
Now the aspirant should learn from his Guru the essential mudras such as Mahamudra,
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Mahavedha, Mahabandh, Viparitakarani, Taran, Paridhan, Yuktichalan and
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Shaktichalani.
4 The aspirant, having perfected all Yogic exercises should concentrate his psyche on
. 'Chakra' according to the method of 'Raj Yog'.

Daily Routine -
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Get up at five in the morning.
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2 Practice both kinds of Bhrastika Pranayam (fast breathing) five to twenty five times.
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Practice both kinds of Shaktichalini Mudra five to ten times.
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Practice Taran Mudra with four to hundred & one Pranayam.
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Practice Praridhan Yukti Chalan Mudra.
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At last perform mental exercises of activating 'Chakra'.
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The morning time should be devoted to all such exercises. In case you are not
able to have ample time in the morning, you should exercise the following
practices daily in the evening-

1
Mahamudra - Five to twenty five times on each leg.
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2
Mahabandha - Five to twenty five times on each leg.
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3
Mahavedh - Both kinds of Mahavedh five to ten times.
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Viparitkarani Mudra - Five to ten times.
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The rest part of the time should be utilised for practice of activating 'Chakra'.
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The aspirant who practices regularly all the above mentioned exercises derives
early success. At an initial stage he may experience increased perspiration from
his skin but gradually this perspiration will diminish and then he will perceive a
lightening sensation in his entire body. After that he is likely to experience the
movement of 'Pran Shakti' (life force) in the manner of crawling of an ant. Then
he will experience the upliftment of Kundalini Shakti and also the activation of
Muladhar Chakra.

When such a stage arrives, the aspirant while remaining in the company of
Guru should practice regularly because when the serpent power, crossing
'Muladhar Chakra' ascends upwards, it may change its proper tract as a sequel
to which some strange complaints associated with the blood circulation may
supervene. But there is no possibility of occurrence of such dangerous
situations provided one is acting as per the directive of his Sadguru.

At an advanced stage, when this life current enters the Sushumna, the aspirant
may suffer from a gripping sensation around his waist, chest or neck but in a
situation like this, he need not worry at all since this temporary bondage gets
opened after few days' exercise