Kundalini Discussion

A full Kundalini awakening rising all the way to the crown chakra (Sahasrara) and beyond can naturally lead directly into the experiential realization described by Advaita Vedanta and the non-dual recognition of an "all-one" reality. While these two traditions stem from different frameworks—one focusing on subtle energy, chakras, and the nervous system (Tantric and Yogic traditions), and the other on direct inquiry into the nature of consciousness (Upanishadic philosophy)—they often describe the exact same ultimate territory from different vantage points.

The Intersection of Energy and Consciousness:

In traditional models, Kundalini is often described as the primordial energy (shakti) lying dormant at the base of the spine, which ascends through the central channel (sushumna nadi) to merge with pure consciousness (shiva) at the crown.

The Energetic Catalyst: When this energy reaches and fully opens the crown center, the ordinary sense of a localized, separate subject (the ego-self) is frequently overwhelmed and…

THE ASCENT OF KUNDALINI

The ascent of Kundalini is the journey of Shakti—the dynamic spiritual power—from the gross plane of human consciousness toward Sahasrara, the highest centre of awareness.

As Kundalini rises through the chakras, consciousness moves beyond identification with the body, senses, desires and restless mind. The gross becomes increasingly subtle.

The journey culminates in Sahasrara, where Shiva and Shakti unite.

This union is associated with Samadhi—a state beyond the usual distinction between experiencer and experience, subject and object. The mind falls silent, and consciousness touches non-duality—Advaita.

It is a profound movement from multiplicity toward unity, from the gross toward the subtle, from limited consciousness toward limitless awareness.

Yesterday, in the States, we spoke about what we do when we can't sleep. I spoke about my sleep breathing routine, which sometimes leads to shivers going up and down my body. I also can enter into a trance like state, where I hear voices talking to me, have vivid dreams and actually do get some rest. Amazingly, my Apple watch once recorded one of these events.

As you can see, the last 3 hours of "Sleep" was somekind of mismash which had REM/Core/Deep Sleep, all mixed together. I'll have to ask Apple what this is!!