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Originally posted by madhuheal
Dear Yagani,
In India,there are some yogis/persons are offering 3 day course of Kundalini awakening, it is on the net already, How? and is it something can believable?
Hi madhuheal:
It is good to be skeptical about claims of that sort, while not ignoring them either. We will find the truth by paying attention and releasing. It is within us.
Kundalini is not "all or nothing." There are a thousand levels of energy awakening, beginning with the first stirrings in us that occur with our bhakti (divine desire). In a real sense, anyone who feels spiritual inspiration has kundalini moving already. It is moving here now, yes?
Surely "shaktipat" can have a role in this overall unfoldment. But that is only a jump start. The rest is up to the practitioner and the effectiveness of daily practices in use over time.
The mechanical means for awakening kundalini (pranayama, mudras and bandhas) are well-known these days. It is not so complicated. However, if these means are used prematurely in relation to other practices it can lead to difficulties.
Kundalini (shakti energy) awakening is only half of the equation. The other half is the cultivation of inner silence, which is very important. A major kundalini awaking will be difficult to manage without the presence of abiding inner silence (the witness). It is the long way around on the road to enlightenment. Putting kundalini first is putting the cart in front of the horse. Is there a claim there for stabilizing abiding inner silence? That will be the greater accomplishment over any amount of time. Better to use effective means day in and day out, and be patient. Rome was not built in a day, or in three days...
With claims like that, I think "
marketing." Which isn't to say there is nothing of value there. All teachings have some value, even if it is learning what not to do. Unfortunately, most who resort to lavish claims will come up short. The real question is, what system of practices do they offer? Are all the bases of human spiritual transformation covered? What is the long term scenario and support system?
Let your divine intuition be your guide. As time goes on you can rely on it much more than claims others might make. Investigate, inquire and abide in stillness. Then you will know where your path is, and where it is not.
All the best!
The guru is in you.
