There are several organs (energy
centers) in the human body. These extra-ordinary organs are vulnerable and
delicate, as they are vital centers of dormant spiritual energies. If they are
awakened, a person can be transformed. He can be flooded with such marvelous
divine energies that people will stand amazed before his presence.
Spine is the foundation and the
spinal cord encased within it is the main vital part of the body. Spine
consists of thirty-three small dislike bones known as vertebrae which contain
divine energies. The spinal cord represents thirty-three deities, because the
powers which are centered in them are found within these thirty-three
vertebrae. The powers of eight Vasus, twelve Aditya, eleven Rudras, Indra and
Prajapati are foundation seed from in the spinal-cord, which is enclosed in the
spine.
According to physiology there are
several channels in this hollow spinal-cord, three of which, namely, Ida,
Pingala and Sushumna, are the main ones. They cannot be seen by the naked eye
because they have no physical form and are related to the subtle world. In fact,
this is like invisible flow of electric current. Electricity is produced when
positive and negative currents meet. Ida is called negative or Chandra Nadi and
Pingala is called positive or Surya Nadi. Broadly speaking, they can be called
cold and hot currents. When both these currents meet, a third current, known as
Sushmna is produced. Ganga and Yamuna meet in Pragyag. By this conjunction a
third invisible (subtle) current, which is known as Sharaswati, is formed. The
confluence of these three rivers is known as Triveni. In the spinal cord also,
the meeting of Ida and Pingala creates the third current Sushumna and this is
known as Triveni in spiritual terms. This Triveni is connected to the top
center of the brain, known as Brahmarandra or Sahasra Kamal, at one end, and to
the base of the spine in the middle of the genital area at the other end.
Three subtle currents, which are
known as Vajra, Chittrani and Brahmanadi flow of Sushumna. Just as by cutting
the stem of a plantain tree one finds layers of bark one after the other, so
also there is Vajra inside Sushumna Chitrani inside Vajra and Brahamnadi is the
vital point and center of divine energy and there are layers, one after the
other, over it meant for its protection.
When this Brahamnadi reaches the
top of the head in brahmarandhra it spreads all-around in thousands of
branches. This portion is known as Sahasradal Kamal (lotus flower having a thousand
petals). In omamental language it has been described as Vishnu's bed of
Sheshnag (thousand headed cobra). In the statues and pictures of incarnations
like Buddha, a special cluster of curly hair can be noticed on their head. This
is nothing but an artistic picturisation of Sahasradal Kamal which is connected
to subtle energies pervading the universe. Sound waves are thrown and picked up
from the space by the filaments of radio transmitters. Sahasrar Kamal is just
like aerial/antennae of brain. It picks up infinite energy waves of the
Omniscient God from the invisible subtle cosmos. When a hungry python awakens,
it takes a deep breath and by its terrific power attracts into its grip, birds
flying in the sky and swallows them. Similarly, sheshnag, with its
thousands-hooded head, which is also known as Sahasrar Kamal, attracts divine
powers from the infinite space. Just as hissing of an angry python makes the
surrounding atmosphere poisonous to a certain extent, a person with an
enlightened Sahasrar Kamal (brain) emits strong waves of emotions which can
influence living beings not only in this but also in other worlds. American
broadcasts relayed by a powerful transmitter can be heard in Nepal. The flow of
emotional currents from a powerful Sahasrar can move the subtle layers of this
world as well as other realms. Coming now to the lower end, Brahamnadi which is
subtle-most in sushumna coils
around a hexagonal blackish atom at the end of the spinal cord. To fasten a
thatched roof, holes are made in the wall and the roof is tied with pegs by
rope. In the same way by fastening Brahamnadi with the hexagonal blackish atom,
arrangement has been made to fasten the human body with the vital energy of
Pran.
In ornamental language this
hexagonal atom has been described as Koorma because it resembles a tortoise.
According to Koorma-Puran, this earth rests on God in the form of Koorma.
According to another story, the earth rests on the hood of Sheshnag. The basis
of this story is that shape of Brahmanadi coiled around the Koorma, sustaining
life. If Brahamnadi abandons its base, human life will come to an end
instantly.
The location of interlocking of
Brahamnadi with Koorma is known, in spiritual language as Kundalini. It coils
three and half times around the Koorma with its mouth downwards. It is for this
reason that in marriage ceremony the couple takes three and half or four
rounds, with their head bowed down, because the sound foundation of building
future life of the couple is as important as the meeting of Brahamnadi with
Koorma of Kundalini is essential in uniting the body with the Pran.
It almost amounts to groping in
darkness to understand perfectly the importance, power and unity of Kundalini.
An atom has become a great puzzle these days for the research scholars of
physics. The world has seen the miracle of the process of breaking it in the
form of devastating atom bomb. Several of its other catastrophic and
constructive aspects are yet to be discovered. According to sit Arthur,
"nothing will remain impossible for man if he happens to have full
knowledge about the atomic power and its use. He will be able to turn the Sun
into pieces and transform it into dust particles and will be able to create
objects or living beings in an arbitrary manner. He will have such mechanical
devices with him, with the help of which this earth will become a global
village. Any person will be able to go anywhere within a moment and will take
from or give anything to anybody. He will be able to talk with persons living
in distant countries as if two friends are sitting and grossing together."
When the power of an atom of inert matter is so great and so amazing it is
difficult to imagine how far more powerful a spark of Pran (vital energy) is?
There are descriptions and
evidence about Yogis possessing amazing powers. Several tales are told about
almost unbelievable divine powers (Siddhis) or Yogis. But there is no question
of any disbelief and astonishment for persons who are familiar with the power
of an inert atom as well of sparks of Pran (vital energy). Just as scientists
of every country today are busy in doing research on physical atom, the
spiritual scientists, Rishis who had realized the truth, had conducted deep
research in ancient times on living atoms in human body in seed form. Kundalini
center is the most suitable location for breaking and uniting two living atoms
and for transforming them, because living (Chaitanya) atoms at all other places
in the body are round and smooth, whereas in Kundalini I this pair clings
together. In uranium and plutonium the interlocking of atoms is in an oblique,
irregular manner so that their breaking-up is easy as compared to the atoms of
other metals. In the same manner it is easier to regulate the movement of
living atoms located in Kundalini, according to one's desire. Research about
Kundalini was, done with the same precision in ancient times as scientists are
doing these days in respect of material atoms. As a result of these researches
Rishis had discovered several secret laws of super-nature which are known today
as miracles of Yoga.
Madam Blavatsky had undertaken
considerable research in respect of the power of Kundalini. According to her
-"Kundalini is an all pervading subtle electric power, more powerful than
physical electricity. Its moment is oblique like that of a serpent and so its
shape is said to be like a serpent. The speed of light is one Lac eighty-five
thousand miles per second but that of Kundalini is three Lac forty-five miles
per second." Western scientists call it as "spirit-fire" or
"serpent power." Sir John Woodroff has done a detailed analysis in
this respect.
Kundalini can be called a deeply
buried trove of secret energies. For keeping valuable jewellery a safe is kept
hidden in an unknown place and it is locked by several locks so that the wealth
kept in it may not be touched by any unauthorized persons. The key of these
locks are entrusted to competent persons who alone can, in case of necessity
open them and have access to its contents.
The locks which are put on
Kundalini are known as six Chakras. Human soul reaches the Kundalini after
penetrating through these Chakras. Then alone can it master the hidden energy
and derive benefit from it. Ordinarily, Kundalini of all the people remains
dormant in a helter-skelter manner. But when it is awakened it leaves its place
and seeks an entry into that lok (realm) which is the store house of spiritual
powers. There are several huge treasures hidden under the ground since times
immemorial. A serpent sits in a serpentine pose on the mouth of these treasures
and guards them. Dev-lok also is a similar treasure on th mouth of which there
is a hexagonal stone (Koorma-shila) around which this deadly serpent, Kundalini
is coiling. This Sarpini sits waiting for a deserving person to uncoil it. As soon
as such a person reaches close to it, instead of harming or obstructing him it
gives way to him and its function ends here.
While throwing light on the
advantages of awakening Kundalini an experienced Sadhak has written that,
"by the grace of Bhawati Kundalini the Sadhak becomes endowed with all the
virtues. He attains all the skills and divine powers (Siddhis) without making
any effort. Such a person remains perfectly healthy and strong even when he is
one hundred years old. He devotes his life in the service of the almighty God
and ultimately leaves his body voluntarily according to the will of God, while
doing service to humanity. A person possessing the power of Kundalini is
completely fearless and lives happily. Bhagwati showers full grace on him and
he always feels Her patronage and protection, Mother's voice, "don't be
afraid, I am standing behind you", always echoes in his ears. There is no
doubt that by the influence of Kundalini, a person's vision becomes divine and
he becomes all-powerful and happy."
Sahasradal lying scattered in the
brain (Brahmarandra), also normally remains dormant link Kundalini. Despite
having such priceless equipments and treasures, man ordinarily remains poor,
weak, mean and insignificant and leads a life like an insect by becoming slave
of sensuousness and lustfulness. But when he gets acquainted with these
equipment and treasures, knows how to use them wisely and exercises control
over them, he inherits all the competence and powers of Almighty God.
Yoga-Shastras are full of interesting and detailed discussions about the
advantages of awakening Kundalini. Everything in the world can be attained by
awakening the power of Kundalini. Nothing remains unattainable for a person so
awakened.
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