Prehistoric texts in Sanskrit on meditation / meditation techniques, on chakras. Vedas. Philosophy and Yoga

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The large number of links in this article and their correct interpretation

  • there are many links at the bottom of the article
  • at the top of the article is text supported by the references / links below
  • I have not read all the books in the links, so I cannot recommend all of them
  • I plan to read some of the books in the future
  • besides important and essential things, some websites and links are filler and not very beneficial
  • links in bold text are considered more beneficial
  • a portion of the links deals with terminology
  • this article may be too brief in places for full understanding. It also serves as a bulleted outline for the video version of this article

The concept of Yoga

Under the term yoga, we in Europe imagine gymnastic exercises like asanas. In reality, in India, the term yoga primarily refers to meditation techniques

Yoga and meditation techniques. Upanishads (Vedas)

  • There is much literature about yoga. However, the most valuable and authentic literature is that which translates ancient texts into contemporary language and includes commentaries/annotations with explanations for a better understanding of the context. Literature with such qualities represents only a tiny fraction of the total literature on yoga, and finding such books takes a lot of effort.
  • Chakras and meditation are most written about in the Upanishads, which is a subcategory of the Vedas.
  • The Upanishads are a fairly long text, consisting of about 800 to 1000 pages. Only a small part of the Upanishads deals with chakras and meditation.
  • So far, probably the most valuable literature I have managed to find about chakras, meditation, and yoga is by the Indian author Ajai Kumar Chhawchharia. I am not saying that something of even higher quality couldn’t be found

Upanishads and their translations

  • Unfortunately, the Upanishads are not translated with the same quality as the Bible. You can find the Bible translated into so-called interlinear text with “Strong’s numbers.” The Bible is very well processed from an IT perspective. In practice, you can click on every single word in the Bible and look up its multiple meanings in a translation dictionary.
  • You can see how it looks in practice at these links:
  • Link1, Link2, Link3, Link4, Link5, Link6,
  • Link7 (check for example BFBS/UBS Peshitta, Khabouris Peshitta, Dr. George Lamsa’s)
  • If there were any volunteers or people who could find the people and money, I would be very grateful if a project were created with the goal of translating the Upanishads with the same IT quality as the Bible on various websites, so that every translated word in English would be linked to the Sanskrit word and a translation dictionary. Also, so it would be possible to search for every Sanskrit word to see everywhere it occurs.
  • The ability to check translation accuracy is a good feature

Chakras and their significance. Teaching according to the Upanishads. And other philosophy

  • In Sanskrit, they speak of 5 to 7 chakras. The upper and lower chakras that are close to each other sometimes merge into one, which is why their number can be reduced from 7 to 5.
  • It is remarkable and mysterious that meditation techniques with 7 chakras are known to indigenous tribes all over the planet. I managed to find a link/article in English stating that South American indigenous people also work with seven chakras. Similarly, in Muslim culture, the Sufis, Sufism – also articles in English.
  • While the lower chakras according to the Upanishads present rather the lower worlds, physicality, and this physical world, on the contrary, the higher chakras are energetically linked to higher dimensions and higher energies.
  • In the Upanishads, we also find texts on how to fulfill one’s wishes, how to master one’s destiny so that a person has luck and success in life. Specific chakras are connected to specific areas of life. For example, the first chakra in the perineum area is responsible for success in the field of finance, the third chakra (solar plexus) is responsible for strong will, a strong and healthy personality, and the issue of fulfilling wishes.
  • The goal of yoga is to achieve a successful life with a minimum of suffering. The term self-realization or moksha has multiple meanings but can also mean this state.
  • The 3rd eye and crown chakras correspond, among other things, to successful dreaming, remembering dreams, and to reason, intelligence, and intellect.
  • To digress slightly, the Upanishads strongly highlight the theme of intellect and intelligence, as well as critical thinking—which is perhaps what is most missing in contemporary esotericism, when we see what a high percentage of people in esotericism fall for dubious spiritual paths or Russian propaganda, disinformation about covid, vaccines, complete rejection of medical care like Jaroslav Dušek and others, etc.
  • The abdominal chakra is responsible for, among other things, so-called astral travel, according to the Upanishads
  • The Upanishads give great emphasis to the phenomenon of kundalini and the first chakra
  • Brief definition of kundalini: Work with the first chakra, the ascent of energy up through the spine and all chakras. The resting of energy in the chakra at the crown of the skull. A mystical state
  • The basis of the philosophy of the Vedas and Upanishads is reincarnation. A person must, seemingly even against their will, incarnate again and again on this planet full of suffering. A person with worse karma may incarnate in a worse environment in the next life and vice versa. (Suicide would, of course, not help a person much, because they would have to incarnate again on this same planet). The goal of meditation techniques and kundalini is to solve this problem through the seventh chakra at the crown of the skull. Through the seventh chakra, a person can “dissolve” their body and move to other higher dimensions, thus freeing themselves from the cycle of reincarnation. This may be related to teleportation.
    • This fact likely explains the greatest archaeological mystery: that the continuity of ancient settlements practically does not exist. Mass disappearances of entire civilizations, often in groups and with their physical bodies, apply to most ancient settlements
  • The Upanishads also address the topic of a dignified and conscious physical death
  • Man is an extension of Brahman / the Absolute
  • External and internal techniques. If a person learns to master internal techniques well, external ones lose their meaning (for example asanas, lotus position, excessive emphasis on breath, and the like)
  • Nadis, tubes in the energy body. Spine, sushumna, ida, pingala. One more active during the day and the other in sleep
  • Kundalini. Coordinated work of the first and seventh chakras. Meeting of energies.
  • Kundalini – preventing energy leakage and correctly redirecting energy into the sushumna. Closing the correct nadis and redirecting to the sushumna
  • Concentrating on the feet and the tips of the toes. They represent vibrationally lower energies than the root chakra
  • Philosophy, the issue of a certain delusion, lack of interest in philosophy and spirituality, inability to have this as a high priority. An ancient text relevant even today

Author Ajai Kumar Chhawchharia. Review

  • extremely rare literature of its kind
  • the author says of himself that he is a “monotheist” (one of the most popular philosophical currents in Hinduism). Christians most often reproach Hindus for being “pagans,” polytheists. Hinduism includes a large number of even contradictory philosophical currents
  • my opinion on Hinduism
  • “gods” and “deities” have only symbolic and metaphorical meaning in the Upanishads
  • proponent of an excessively ascetic philosophical current in Hinduism
  • the Upanishads, or rather the author, also uses the phrase “energy centers” for chakras

My Notes

  • One of the most important goals and benefits of meditation is the acquisition of strong will. Free will is only an illusion and appearance, but it is possible to acquire it through meditation
  • psychological crises, when through meditation one finds out how the subconscious works and realizes the illusoriness of free will
  • meditation is in a sense advanced psychology
  • beginnings in meditation are extremely difficult and one should not be discouraged or give up
  • distracting thoughts during meditation or the absence of a strong/firm will is proof that it is not so simple with free will
  • a benefit of meditation is the development of the intellect. This also creates resilience against extreme right-wing or left-wing propaganda


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Machine translation, the original in English was lost somewhere


What are chakras? Why are they important? Why do yoga teachers bring them up so often?
One of the first sacred collections of texts that spoke about chakras were the Upanishads: ancient Indian texts dating back to the 7th century BC. The main message of the Upanishads was that enlightenment can be achieved through meditation with the knowledge that your soul is in harmony with creation. This message was passed down through many texts that make up the Upanishads; however, the 2 main Upanishads that teach about chakras are the Brahma Upanishad and the Yogatattva Upanishad. The original chakra models from these 2 main texts were adapted in Tibetan Buddhism as Vajrayana theory and as Tantric Shakta theory. Based on these theories, Shaktism became an organized sect in India in the 5th century AD, and it was the representation of chakras in this sect that had the greatest influence on their underestimation by the West.

Shaktism describes the main chakras we know today. In Shakta theory, chakras are seen as centers of pure consciousness and are the focal point of meditations. Shakta theory also firmly established symbolic associations and correspondences for each chakra: its element, visual symbol, mantra, deity, color, and animal. It also teaches about kundalini energy and how it lives at the base of the spine and how we should focus on awakening it so that it travels up the spine through the chakras for the purpose of enlightenment.
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  Publication: YOGA – It’s Practice & Philosophy According to the Upanishads … Author: Ajai Kumar Chhawchharia …. On the topic of chakras and modeling one’s destiny. Slovak machine translation This Canto deals with the various subtle energy centers called ‘chakras’ in the body. 1.    All the Gods once again prayed to the Lord, ‘Oh Lord! Please enlighten us on the ‘Nav-chakras’ (nine subtle energy centers in the body)’. Saying alright, the Lord explained to the gods – the „Brahm-chakra“ is located in the „Muladhara“ (i.e., between the genitals and anus, at the base of the spine). It is in the shape of a (divine) womb or a cavity and has three layers or membranes surrounding or enclosing it. At this place (at the root of the genitals or „Karnika“) lies the „Kundalini“ – a source of stupendous energy that lies trapped in it like a coiled snake that slumbers. That stupendously powerful energy trapped in the “Kundalini”, which resembles a glow and has the potential power of a burning, raging fire, should be focused upon until it awakens, ignites, or activates from its hibernation and dormant state. (It releases a huge source of spiritual energy when activated, much like the energy of an otherwise neutral atom or red hot charcoal that has been covered by ash and lies dormant under it until it can be revived once again if the ash covering it is removed and it is stoked back to life). It is the site where the abode of the goddess ‘Kamrup’ is located. [The word “Kamrup” means the goddess who personifies worldly passions and desires.] All worldly comforts and pleasures can be accessed and fulfilled by worshipping it (or meditating and focusing one’s mind on it). Only this much is said about the first energy circle (1). 2.       The 2nd „chakra“ (subtle energy center/circle in the body) is called „swadhisthan“ (located in the genitals). It is like a lotus with 6 petals. One should imagine/visualize that there is a red-colored „Shivalingam“ the size of a small sprouted kidney bean or black gram facing to the west (right side) at the center of that lotus. The “Uddyan Peeth” is located there. By meditating and worshipping this center (i.e., activating this center), the seeker/aspirant gains the ability and power to endear, enchant, captivate, and attract the whole world (i.e., the world is attracted to his charm and follows his dictates. This means that the world can be subjugated by a person who can activate his “Uddyan Peeth” located at the „Swadhisthan chakra’) (2). 3.    The 3rd “chakra” is called „Naabhi-chakra“. It is unconventionally shaped like a snake and is surrounded by five layers. (It is located in the region of the navel). One should wonderfully imagine/visualize „Kundalini“ with its fire-like great powers having a glow, splendor, and shine of millions of minute solar suns and the dazzle of lightning, yet it has a very subtle form, making its presence felt here. Upon activation, this „Kundalini“ has the ability to provide the aspirant with huge potential and prowess. ‘Nabhi Chakra’ is also known as the „Manipur chakra“ (which is located in the solar plexus behind the stomach) and has great prowess and potential; it gives all „siddhis“ (success, achievements, and accomplishments) at once because it is the place of „Kundalini“ (3). 4.    The 4th subtle energy center is called „Anahat chakra’, which is also called the ‘Heart chakra’ (located in the region of the heart). It is designed like an 8-petal lotus facing downward. One should imagine/visualize an illuminated and magnificent „Lingam“ (phallus-shaped divine „Swan“) in its center. It is known by the name „Hans Kala“. It is dear to all. When activated, it gives the aspirant/seeker the power to subdue and bring the whole world under his control (i.e., the world can easily overcome him and he can exercise his command over it) (4).

[Note: The „Anahat Chakra“ has two properties – (i) it is like a lotus facing downward and (ii) like a swan with a neck like an inverted letter „U“ and a beak pointing downward. The word „Lingam“ means male phallus; it means that this „chakra“ has the same vitality and powers as the male organ. It is just a figure of speech, a metaphor for wonderful powers and potentials. The parallel is apt because the heart has the ability to guide a man’s behavior pattern; it is the place of compassion, mercy, and love, passions, lust, desires and yearnings, hatred, ill will, jealousy, and malice. It is here that Brahm is said to reside. It does not mean that Brahm is tainted by these negative qualities and disorders; it simply means that Brahm had disguised himself, or assumed these qualities, so we could continue the initiated process of creation by him alone. Because it is obvious that without worldly desires and qualities, a man would turn into a recluse, a renunciate, and a hermit, and then there would be no offspring to continue, among other things, the cycle of procreation. Work must be done and Brahm did it expertly, without spots or stains. He remains reserved, as an actor should be when he leaves the stage, because on the stage he was doing his job of acting, but off-stage he has another personality and identity of his own that is quite different from what he portrayed on the stage.]

           5.       The 5th “Kantha chakra” is located in the throat. (It is also called „Vishuddha chakra“). It is the size of 4 fingers. The nerve ‘Eda’, also called ‘Chandra’ nerve, is located inside it (i.e., passes through it) to the left, while the ‘Pingla’ nerve, also called the “Surya” or sun nerve, is located on the right side. In the center runs a white-colored nerve „Sushumna“. The aspirant/seeker who knows and understands this fact is able to achieve success in the undisturbed hearing of the unadulterated cosmic sound called „Naad“ (5). 6.     Above it is the ‘Talu chakra’ (located in the posterior side of the upper palate or roof of the mouth). There is a continuous flow of the elixir of eternity and bliss called “Amrit” in it. There are 10 or 12 petals in this lotus. The ‘Talu chakra’ is located at the posterior end of the buccal cavity and palate. The aspirant/seeker should visualize/imagine that there is the vastness of the void of space in this ‘chakra’ which ultimately helps him to dissolve his mind-intellect complex in the vast, infinite, and featureless void called space (6). 7.    The 7th “chakra” is called ‘Bhru Chakra, which is the size of a thumb. It is located in the forehead area between the eyebrows. (It is in the shape of a double lotus and –) It is illuminated like the flame of a candle. The ‘eye of enlightenment and wisdom’ is located here. The seeker/aspirant should meditate on it. When this subtle energy center is activated, the aspirant/seeker is able to acquire complete knowledge of the indescribable cause of all perceptions of objects of this world (i.e., about Brahm) and being enlightened, whatever such a person says becomes (or is in fact) true and effective. It is also called ‘Agya chakra’ or ‘Gyan chakra’ or the subtle energy center that rules enlightenment, wisdom, true knowledge, deep insight, and erudition). It is also known as „Kapaal Kand“ because it is the path through which the ‘Kundalini’ energy rises to the top of the head. [The word ‘Kapal’ means head or skull, and ‘Kand’ means the root. Therefore, it is the root of the skull through which the energy rising from the kundalini passes on its way up to the head.]  (7). 8.     The 8th “chakra” is called „Brahm Randhra-Nirvan Chakra“. (It is located near the crown of the head). The size of this „chakra“ is like the pointed tip of a needle. One should imagine/visualize the presence of an eternal, divine fog or cloud or smoke here. The divine abode of the Lord, which is called „Jaalandhar“, is located here. By concentrating and meditating on it, the aspirant receives (i.e., is blessed with) liberation and deliverance, emancipation, and salvation. Therefore, yogis called it the highest, transcendental „Brahm chakra“ (because it is related to „Brahma“) (8). 9.     The 9th “chakra” is called ‘Akash’ (sky). (It is located on the top of the head). It is shaped like a 16-petal lotus facing upward. Its central core (or stem) is the producer of three „Gunas“ (qualities) that are inherent and inseparable from the nature of creation — therefore it is visualized/conceived as a hill with three peaks. In the center of this „chakra“ is a filament of divine energy that is slightly bent (or U-shaped) at the tip. The aspirant/seeker should focus his attention on it during meditation. ‘Purnagiri Peeth’ (literally, the mount of completeness) is located there; it has the potential to fulfill all the desires of the aspirant/seeker (9).

[Note: The three qualities that are inherent in creation are – „Sat“, „Raj“ and „Tam“.]

           10.   Those people who daily read and study this „Saubhagya Laxmi Upanishad“ become pure and incorrupt like the element of fire, pleasant like the element of wind, and are blessed with all material well-being and grace such as wealth, property, and prosperity, a happy family life such as a loyal wife and faithful sons, elephants and horses symbolizing majesty, pomp, and high social status, buffaloes and cows symbolizing success in animal husbandry and abundance of cattle, as well as a retinue of servants and maids symbolizing dominion and royal majesty. He becomes equivalent to an enlightened and wise ascetic, although he is a householder. At the end of human life, he is able to achieve the eternal and true abode of the supreme Lord from where he does not have to return again to this mortal world. This is truly what this Upanishad says (10).  

Publication: YOGA – It’s Practice & Philosophy According to the Upanishads … Author: Ajai Kumar Chhawchharia …. On the topic of chakras and modeling one’s destiny. English

Canto 3

This Canto deals with the various subtle energy centers called the ‘Chakras’ in the body. 1.    All the Gods once again prayed to the Lord, ‘Oh Lord! Please enlighten us on the ‘Nav-chakras’ (the nine subtle energy centres in the body)’. Saying alright, the Lord explained to the Gods—‘The Brahm-Chakra’ is situated in ‘Muladhar’ (i.e. between the genitals and anus, at the base of the spine). It is in the shape of a (divine) womb or a cavity) and has three layers or membranes surrounding or enclosing it. At this place (at the root of the genital organs or ‘Karnika’) lies the ‘Kundalini’—the source of stupendous energy which lies trapped in it like a coiled snakes lying dormant. That stupendously powerful energy entrapped in the ‘Kundalini’, which resembles the radiance and has the potential powers of a burning, raging fire, should be concentrated upon till the time it is roused, kindled or activated from its hibernating and dormant state. (It will unleash a tremendous fount of spiritual energy when activated, much like the energy of an otherwise neutral atom or red hot charcoal which has been covered by ash and lies dormant underneath it till the time it can be revived once again if the ash covering it is removed and it is stoked back to life). It is the site where the abode of Goddess ‘Kamrup’ is located. [The word ‘Kamrup’ means the Goddess who personifies worldly passions and desires.] All worldly comforts and enjoyments can be accessed and accomplished by worshipping it (or meditating and concentrating one’s mind on it). Only this much is said about the first energy circle (1). 2.       The 2nd ‘Chakra’ (subtle energy centre/circle in the body) is called ‘Swadhisthan’ (located in the genitals). It is like a 6-petal lotus. One should visualise/imagine that there is a red-coloured ‘Shivalingam’ of the size of a small sprouted kidney-bean or black gram facing to the west (right side) at the center of that lotus. The ‘Uddyan Peeth’ is located there. By meditating upon and worshipping it (i.e., by activating this center), the seeker/aspirant acquires the ability and powers to endear, enchant, captivate and attract the whole world (i.e., the world is attracted to his charms and follows his dictates. It means that the world can be subjugated by a person who can activate his ‘Uddyan Peeth’ located at the ‘Swadhisthan Chakra’) (2). 3.    The 3rd ‘Chakra’ is called ‘Naabhi-Chakra’. It is unconventionally shaped like a snake and is surrounded by five layers. (It is situated in the region of the navel). One should visualise/imagine the ‘Kundalini’ with its fire-like stupendously great powers having a radiance, splendour and glitter of millions of minute suns and the dazzle of lightening, but very tender in form, making its presence felt here. After being activated, this ‘Kundalini’ has the ability to give immense potential and prowess to the aspirant. The ‘Nabhi Chakra’ is also known as the ‘Manipur Chakra’ (which is located in the solar plexus behind the stomach) has great prowess and potential; it bestows all ‘Siddhis’ (success, achievements and accomplishments) at once because it is the site of the ‘Kundalini’ (3). 4.    The 4th subtle energy center is called ‘Anahat Chakra’ which is also called the ‘Heart Chakra’ (located in the region of the heart). It is designed like an 8-petal lotus facing down. One should imagine/visualise an illuminated and splendorous ‘Lingam’ (phallus-shaped divine ‘Swan’) in the center of it. It is famed by the name of ‘Hans Kala’. It is dear to all. When it is activated, it empowers the aspirant/seeker with the power to subdue and bring the whole world under his control (i.e., the world can be easily overcome by him and he can exercise his command over it) (4).

[Note :-The ‘Anahat Chakra’ has two features—(i) it is like a lotus facing down, and (ii) like a swan with its neck like an inverted alphabet ‘U’ and the beak pointing down. The word ‘Lingam’ means the male phallus; it implies that this ‘Chakra’ has the same vitality and powers that are possessed by the male organ. It is just a figure of speech, a metaphor for stupendous powers and potentials. The parallel is apt because the heart has the ability to drive a man’s behavioural pattern; it is the site of compassion, mercy and love, of passions, lust, desires and yearnings, of hatreds, ill-wills, jealousy and malice. It is here that Brahm is said to reside. It does not imply that Brahm is tarnished with these negative traits and disorders; it simply means that Brahm had cloaked himself, or has assumed these traits, in order to continue forward the process of creation which has been initiated by him alone. Because it is obvious that without worldly desires and characteristics, a man would turn into a recluse, a renunciate, a hermit, and then there will be no progeny to carry on with, inter alia, the cycle of procreation. A job has to be done, and Brahm has to do it expertly, remaining himself free from the blemishes or taints. He remains aloof as an actor should be once he steps off the stage, because on the stage, he was doing his job of acting, but off-stage, he has a different personality and identity of his own which is quite different what he portrayed on the stage.]

                    5.       The 5th ‘Kantha Chakra’ is located in the throat. (It is also called ‘Vishudha Chakra’). It is 4-finger width in size. The ‘Eda’ nerve, also called ‘Chandra’ nerve is located inside it (i.e., passes through it) to the left, whereas the ‘Pingla’ nerve, also called the ‘Surya’ or Sun nerve, is located in the right side. The white-coloured ‘Sushumna’ nerve runs in the centre. The aspirant/seeker who knows and understands this fact is able to accomplish success in the unhindered hearing of the unadulterated cosmic sound called ‘Naad’ (5). 6.     Above it is the ‘Talu Chakra’ (located in the posterior side of the upper palate or roof of the mouth cavity). There is a continuous flow of the elixir of eternity and bliss called ‘Amrit’ in it. There are 10 or 12-petal in this lotus. The ‘Talu Chakra’ is located at the rear end of the buccal cavity and the palate. The aspirant/seeker should visualise/imagine that there is the vastness of the void of space in this ‘Chakra’ which ultimately helps him to dissolve his mind-intellect complex in the vast, endless and featureless void called space (6). 7.    The 7th ‘Chakra’ is called ‘Bhru Chakra which is thumb-sized. It is located in the forehead between the eyebrows. (It is twin lotus shaped and—) It is illuminated like the flame of a candle. The ‘eye of enlightenment and wisdom’ is located here. The seeker/aspirant should meditate upon it. When this subtle energy center is activated, the aspirant/seeker is able to acquire complete knowledge of the indescribable cause of all perceptions of the objects of this world (i.e., about Brahm) and, being enlightened, whatever such a person says becomes (or, is in fact) truthful and effective. It is also called ‘Agya Chakra’ or ‘Gyan Chakra’ or the subtle energy center which governs enlightenment, wisdom, truthful knowledge, deep insight and erudition) It is also known as ‘Kapaal Kand’ because it is the route through which the energy of ‘Kundalini’ rises up to the top of the head. [The word ‘Kapal’ means head or skull, and ‘Kand’ means the root. Hence, it is the root of the skull through which the energy rising up from the Kundalini passes through on its way up to the head.]  (7). 8.     The 8th ‘Chakra’ is called ‘Brahm Randhra-Nirvan Chakra’. (It is located near the top of the head). The size of this ‘Chakra’ is like the pointed tip of a needle. One should visualise/imagine the presence of an eternal, divine fog or cloud or smoke here. The divine abode of the Lord, which is called ‘Jaalandhar’, is located here. By concentrating and mediating upon it, the aspirant gets (i.e., is blessed with) liberation and deliverance, emancipation and salvation. Hence, Yogis called it the supreme, transcendental ‘Brahm Chakra’ (because it is related to ‘Brahm’)(8). 9.     The 9th ‘Chakra’ is called ‘Akash’ (sky). (It is located on the top of the head). It is shaped like a 16-petal lotus facing upwards. Its central core (or stem) is the producer of the three ‘Gunas’ (qualities) which are inherent and integral to the nature of a creature—hence, it is visualised/conceived as a hill with three summits. In the center of this ‘Chakra’ is a filament of divine effulgence of energy, which is slightly bent (or U-shaped) at the tip. The aspirant/seeker should focus his attention at it during mediation. The ‘Purnagiri Peeth’ (literally, the mount of completeness) is located there; it has the potential to fulfill all the desires of the aspirant/seeker (9).

[Note:- The three quality which are inherent in a creature are—‘Sat’, ‘Raj’ and ‘Tam’.]

                    10.   Those persons who read and study this ‘Saubhagya Laxmi Upanishad’ daily, become as pure and incorrupt as the fire element, as pleasant as the wind element, and are blessed with all material well-beings and pelf such as wealth, property and prosperity, happy family life such as a loyal wife and faithful sons, elephants and horses symbolising majesty, pomp and high stature in society, buffaloes and cows symbolising success in animal husbandry and abundance of livestock as well as a retinue of servants and maids symbolising lordship and royal majesty. He becomes equivalent to an enlightened and wise ascetic though he is a householder. At the end of human life, he is able to attain the eternal and truthful abode of the supreme Lord from where he does not have to come back into this mortal world again. This is truly what this Upanishad says (10).

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Kundalini Yoga (Sri Swami Sivananda). Book Review.

SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA

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  • I will also include some of the most interesting quotes and observations from the book that I considered important
  • Below are excerpts in the original English, plus machine translation
  • The author, a monk who meditated in nature, is originally a trained physician and did not operate in the West, which is a positive (because yogis who moved to the West often care only about money and the like).
  • As a strict proponent of celibacy, he speaks negatively about women, viewing them as temptation
  • he also mentions methods that are in conflict with contemporary science, as he quotes ancient texts in the book in which not everything is rational
  • sushumna leads from the anus through the spine upwards
  • the meditation technique of “observing” the nose
  • various meditation techniques of slowed breathing and breath retention
  • ida, pingala, and sushumna converge in the sixth chakra, the area between the eyes. This chakra is of great importance
  • the seventh chakra is sometimes not considered a chakra because some scholars believe it is outside the body
  • ida is responsible for cooling energy and pingala for heating energy
  • ida begins at the left nostril and pingala at the right
  • meditation techniques where one inhales through one nostril and exhales through the other, using a finger to block one nostril
  • visualization of “breath” energy going from the sixth chakra to the first chakra
  • Purusha. The Observer. Not only during meditation but constantly. The observer of this illusion
  • meditation technique of pressing / contracting the muscles around the anus (and perineum), especially during inhalation
  • meditation technique of focusing the gaze on one spot without blinking. Can also be done with closed eyes
  • meditation technique: compress the abdomen during inhalation, expand during exhalation
  • People who live “worldly” lives have their attention in the lower chakras; people who are spiritually oriented have their attention in the higher chakras
  • the heart chakra is responsible for the fulfillment of wishes

Mystic Experience–Visions Of Lights

Various kinds of lights manifest during meditation owing to deep concentration. In the beginning a bright, white light, the size of a pin’s point will appear in the forehead at the space between the two eyebrows which corresponds tentatively to the Ajna Chakra. You will notice, when the eyes are closed, different coloured lights, white, yellow, red, smoky, blue, green, mixed lights, flashes like lightning, fire, moon, sun, stars and sparks. These are Tanmatric lights. Each Tanmatra has its own specific colour. Yellow and white lights are very commonly seen. In the beginning small balls of white or red light float about before the mind’s eye. When you first observe this be assured that the mind is becoming more steady and that you are progressing in concentration. After some months, the size of the light will increase and you will see a full blaze of white light, bigger than the sun. In the beginning these lights are not steady. They come and disappear immediately. When you have steady and systematic practice of meditation for 2 or 3 hours, these lights appear more frequently and remain steady for a long time. The vision of lights is a great encouragement in Sadhana. It impels you to stick to Sadhana steadily. It gives you strong faith in superphysical matter. The appearance of the lights denotes that you are transcending the physical consciousness. You are in a semiconscious state when the light appears. You are between the two places. You must not shake the body when these lights manifest. You must be perfectly steady in your Asana and breathe slowly.
At times you will see some lustrous forms of Devatas or some other physical forms. You will see your Ishta Devata or your Guru. Siddhas, Rishis and others give their Darshan to encourage you. You can see beautiful gardens, palatial buildings, rivers, mountains, golden temples, sceneries so lovely and picturesque as cannot be adequately described.
During intense concentration, many are able to feel certain peculiar sensation as if some electric current passes from the Muladhara-Chakra. They immediately disturb their body and come down to the physical consciousness out of fear. They need have no fear at all. They should keep steady and wait for further experiences.
The experiences vary in different individuals. The experience of one man may not be the same as that of another man. Many erroneously believe that they have realised the Self when they get these experiences, stop their Sadhana and try to move with the public to preach and to do Loka-Sangraha. This is a serious blunder. This is not realisation at all. These are all simple encouragements from your Ishta Devata to convince you of a higher spiritual life and push you in your systematic and incessant practice with zeal and enthusiasm. You will have to ignore these things and drive them away just as you did with worldly objects. You must not care a bit when you get these visions. You must have your Lakshya on the goal. The visions may appear in some persons within a few days, while in others within six or nine months. It depends upon the state of the mind and degree of concentration. Some persons may not have such experiences, but they will be progressing in the spiritual path.
Sometimes you will get very powerful, dazzling lights, bigger than the sun. They are white. In the beginning, they come and disappear quickly. Later on they become steady even for 10 or 15 minutes according to the degree of concentration. Lights will appear before the eyes or at any one of the Chakras. The light is so powerful and dazzling sometimes that you have to withdraw yourself from looking and break your meditation. Some people are afraid and they do not know what to do and how to proceed further. By constant practice, the mind engaged in concentration will vanish. The beings and objects with whom you are in touch during the early period of Sadhana belong to the astral world. The lustrous forms are higher Devatas of mental and higher planes, who come down to give Darshan and to encourage the Sadhakas. Various Shaktis manifest in lustrous forms. Adore them. Do mental Puja as soon as they appear before you.
Do not waste your time in looking at these visions. This is only a curiosity. These are all encouragements to convince you of the existence of superphysical, metaphysical realities. Visions are either subjective or objective, your own mental creations or of realities on finer planes of matter. Universe consists of planes of matter of various degrees of density. Rhythmical vibrations of Tanmatras in various degrees give rise to the formation of various planes. Visions may be of these things or beings. Or in many cases they may be purely imaginary. They may be the crystallisation of your own intense thinking. You must discriminate well.

Elementals

Sometimes these elementals appear during meditation. They are strange figures, some with long teeth, big faces, some with three heads, some with faces on the belly, some without flesh and skin, etc. They are inhabitants of Bhuvar Loka. They are Bhutas. They are supposed to be the attendants of Lord Siva. They have terrifying forms. They do not cause any harm at all. They simply appear on the stage. They come to test your strength and courage. They can do nothing. They cannot stand before a pure, ethical aspirant. Repetition of Om or your Guru Mantra will throw them at a distance. Whenever young people look at a dead body or when they see a body hanging or when they see a cruel murder, they always brood over this instance. Even during meditation, the same thought will come and take peculiar form. Again and again they will see the same form before their eyes. They should not fear at all. It is only their mental creation. A coward is absolutely unfit for the spiritual line. Destroy fear. Develop courage. Be bold.

Life In The Astral Plane

During the course of practice, one day you will feel that you have separated yourself from the body. You will have immense joy mixed with fear; joy in the possession of a new light, astral body; and fear owing to the entry in a foreign, unknown plane. At the very outset, the new consciousness is very rudimentary in the new plane. You will only feel that you have a light, airy body and will perceive a rotating, vibrating, limited astral atmosphere with illumination of golden lights, objects and beings. You may feel that you are floating in the air.
You will never fall; but the new experience of subtlety generates novel feelings and sensations in the beginning. How you leave the body and remain, is unknown. You are unaware of how you have completely separated yourself from the body. The new joy is inexpressible. Your will have to actually feel and experience it yourself. When you come back to body-consciousness, there is an intense craving to regain the new consciousness and to remain in that state always. By chance, by repeated attempts, you are able to go beyond the body-consciousness once in a month or so in the course of Sadhana. If you plod on with patience, through Yogic practices, you will be able to leave the body at will and stay for a long time.
You can by mere willing travel in any place you like with the astral body and there materialise by drawing the necessary materials either from Ahamkara or the universal storehouse. The process is very simple to occultists and Yogis who know the rationale, the detailed technique of the various operations. Thought-reading, thought-transference, psychic healing, distant healing, etc., can be very easily performed by those who can function with the astral body. Concentrated mental rays can penetrate opaque walls and travel miles and miles.

Mystical Experience – Visions of Lights

Various kinds of lights manifest during meditation due to deep concentration. In the beginning, a bright white light the size of a pinhead appears on the forehead in the space between the two eyebrows, which tentatively corresponds to the Ajna chakra. When the eyes are closed, you will notice different colored lights: white, yellow, red, smoky, blue, green, mixed lights, flashes like lightning, fire, moon, sun, stars, and sparks. These are tanmatric lights. Each Tanmatra has its own specific color. Yellow and white lights are very commonly seen. In the beginning, small balls of white or red light float before the mind’s eye. When you first observe this, rest assured that the mind is becoming steadier and that you are progressing in concentration. After a few months, the size of the light will increase and you will see a full blaze of white light, larger than the sun. In the beginning, these lights are not constant. They come and disappear immediately. When you practice regularly and systematically for 2 or 3 hours, these lights appear more frequently and remain steady for a long time. The vision of lights is a great encouragement in Sadhana. It forces you to keep sticking to Sadhana. It gives you strong faith in super-physical matter. The appearance of lights indicates that you are transcending physical consciousness. When light appears, you are in a semi-conscious state. You are between two places. You must not shake the body when these lights manifest. You must be perfectly balanced in your asana and breathe slowly.
Occasionally you will see some shiny forms of Devatas or some other physical forms. You will see your Ishta Devata or your Guru. Siddhas, rishis, and others give their darshan to encourage you. You can see beautiful gardens, palatial buildings, rivers, mountains, golden temples, sceneries so wonderful and picturesque that they cannot even be adequately described.
During intense concentration, many are able to feel certain strange sensations, as if some electric current were passing from the Muladhara-chakra. They immediately disturb their body and descend into physical consciousness out of fear. They should not have any fear at all. They should remain calm and wait for further experiences.
Experiences vary from individual to individual. One man’s experience may not be the same as another man’s. Many mistakenly believe that they have realized the Self when they gain these experiences, stop their Sadhana, and try to move with the public to preach and do Loka-Sangraha. This is a grave error. This is not realization at all. These are all simple encouragements from your Ishta Devata to convince you of a higher spiritual life and push you in your systematic and continuous practice with zeal and enthusiasm. You will have to ignore these things and drive them away just as you did with worldly objects. You must not care in the slightest when you receive these visions. You must keep your Lakshya (focus) on the goal. Visions may appear in some people within a few days, while in others within six or nine months. It depends on the state of mind and degree of concentration. Some people may not have such experiences, but they will progress on the spiritual path.
Sometimes you will obtain very strong, dazzling lights, larger than the sun. They are white. In the beginning, they come and disappear quickly. Later they stabilize for 10 or 15 minutes depending on the degree of concentration. Lights appear before the eyes or at any of the chakras. The light is sometimes so strong and dazzling that you have to withdraw your gaze and interrupt the meditation. Some are afraid and do not know what to do or how to proceed. With constant practice, the mind engaged in concentration will disappear. The beings and objects with which you are in contact during the early period of Sadhana belong to the astral world. Shiny forms are higher Devatas of mental and higher levels who descend to give Darshan and encourage Sadhakas. Various Shaktis manifest in shiny forms. Adore them. Perform mental puja as soon as they appear before you.
Do not waste time looking at these visions. This is just a curiosity. These are all encouragements intended to convince you of the existence of super-physical, metaphysical realities. Visions are either subjective or objective, your own mental creations or realities on finer planes of matter. The universe consists of planes of matter of various degrees of density. Rhythmical vibrations of Tanmatra in various degrees give rise to the emergence of different planes. Visions may be of these things or beings. Or in many cases they may be purely imaginary. They may be the crystallization of your own intense thinking. One must distinguish well.

Elementals

Sometimes these elementals appear during meditation. They are strange figures, some with long teeth, large faces, some with three heads, some with faces on the belly, some without flesh and skin, etc. They are inhabitants of Bhuvar Loka. They are Bhutas. They are supposed to be servants of Lord Shiva. They have terrifying forms. They cause no harm at all. They simply appear on stage. They come to test your strength and courage. They can do nothing. They cannot stand before a pure ethical aspirant. Repeating Om or your Guru Mantra will throw them to a distance. Whenever young people look at a dead body or when they see a hanged body or when they see a cruel murder, they always think about this instance. Even during meditation, the same thought will come and take a strange form. Again and again they will see the same form before their eyes. They should not be afraid at all. It is only their mental creation. A coward is absolutely unfit for the spiritual line. Destroy fear. Develop courage. Be brave.

Life in the Astral Plane

During the course of practice, one day you will feel that you have separated from the body. You will have immense joy mixed with fear; joy from possessing a new light, the astral body; and fear of entering a foreign, unknown plane. At the very beginning, the new consciousness in the new plane is very primitive. You will only feel that you have a light, airy body and you will perceive a rotating, vibrating, limited astral atmosphere with illumination of golden lights, objects, and beings. You may feel like you are floating in the air.
You will never fall; but the new experience of subtlety generates new feelings and sensations at the beginning. How you leave the body and remain is unknown. You are unaware of how you have completely separated from the body. The new joy is inexpressible. You will have to actually feel and experience it yourself. When you return to body-consciousness, there is an intense desire to regain the new consciousness and to remain in this state always. By chance, through repeated attempts, you are able to go beyond body-consciousness once a month during the course of Sadhana. If you continue patiently, using yogic practices, you will be able to leave the body at will and stay for a long time.
You can just willingly travel with the astral body wherever you like and materialize there by drawing necessary material either from Ahamkara or the universal warehouse. This process is very simple for occultists and yogis who know the reasoning, the detailed technique of various operations. Mind reading, thought transfer, psychic healing, remote healing, etc., can very easily be performed by those who can function with the astral body. Concentrated mental rays can penetrate through opaque walls and travel miles and miles.
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If the breath rises by Ida (moon) at sunrise and flows throughout the day, and Pingala (sun) rises at sunset and flows throughout the night it confers considerable good results. Let the breath flow through Ida the whole day and through Pingala the whole night. He who practises thus is verily a great Yogi.

If the breath rises through Ida (moon) at sunrise and flows throughout the day and Pingala (sun) rises at sunset and flows throughout the night, it brings considerably good results. Let the breath flow through Ida all day and through Pingala all night. He who practices this is truly a great yogi.
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Talana Chakra with its twelve red petals is located near the base of the palate and Manas Chakra with its six petals closely associated with sensations, dreams and astral travelling.

The Talana chakra with twelve red petals is located near the palate and the Manas chakra with six petals is closely associated with sensations, dreams, and astral travel.
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Anahata chakra (or solar chakra)
Kalpa Vriksha, which gives all desired things, is here.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalpavriksha
In the Muladhara Chakra there is Svayambhu Linga and in Anahata Chakra we have Bana Linga. Kalpa Vriksha, which gives all the desired things, is here.

In the Muladhara chakra is the Svayambhu Linga and in the Anahata chakra we have the Bana Linga. Located here is the Kalpa Vriksha, which gives all desired things.
https://yogawiki.org/index.php?title=Kalpa_Vriksha
https://symbolsage.com/what-is-the-anahata-chakra/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anahata#Hrit_(Hridaya,_Surya)_chakra
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bindu_(symbol)
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Laya Yoga
Laya is the state of mind when one forgets all the objects of senses and gets absorbed in the object of meditation. Laya enables one to have perfect control over the five Tattvas, mind and Indriyas. The fluctuations of mind will stop. The mind, body and Prana will be entirely subdued.
For Laya Yoga, Sambhavi Mudra is an effective method, in which one intently concentrates on any one of the Shat Chakras. Trataka exercise plays a vital part in getting success in Laya. In due course of practice, the Yogin gets established in Samadhi. He becomes a Jivanmukta.

Laya Yoga
Laya is a state of mind when a person forgets all sensory objects and allows themselves to be absorbed by the object of meditation. Laya enables perfect control over the five Tattvas, mind, and Indriyas. Fluctuations of the mind stop. Mind, body, and prana will be completely subdued.
For Laya Yoga, Sambhavi Mudra is an effective method in which one intently concentrates on any of the Shat chakras. Trataka exercise plays an important role in achieving success in Laya. In the proper course of exercise, the yogi settles into samadhi. They become a Jivanmukta.
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Anahata Sounds
Anahata sounds are the mystic sounds heard by the Yogin during his meditation. It is a sign of the purification of Nadis. Some students can clearly hear it through any one of the ears and some by both the ears. There are loud as well as subtle sounds. From the loud, one will have to contemplate on the subtle and from the subtle to the subtler. Beginners can hear the sound only when the ears are closed. Advanced students can concentrate on the Anahata sound even without closing the ears. Anahata sound is also termed Omkara Dhvani. They proceed from the Anahata centre of the Sushumna Nadi.
Sit in your usual Asana. Close the ears with the thumbs. Hear and minutely observe the internal sound through the ears. The sound that you hear from within will make you deaf to all external sounds. Close the eyes also. In the beginning of your practice, you will hear many loud sounds. Later on they are heard in a mild way. The mind having at first concentrated itself on any one sound fixes firmly to that and is absorbed in it. The mind becoming insensible to the external impressions, becomes one with the sound as milk with water and then becomes rapidly absorbed in Chidakasa. Just as the bee drinking the honey alone does not care for the odour so also the Chitta, which is always absorbed in the inner sound, does not long for sensual objects, as it is bound by the sweet smell or Nada and has abandoned its flitting nature.
The sound proceeding from Pranava Nada, which is Brahman, is of the nature of effulgence. The mind gets absorbed in it. The mind exists so long as there is sound, but with its cessation, there is that state termed Turiya. It is the supreme state. It is the Unmani state. The mind gets absorbed along with Prana by constant concentration upon Nada. The body appears to be a log of wood and it does not feel heat or cold, joy or sorrow. Different kinds of sounds proceed from the heart (Anahata sounds).
Nada that is heard through the ears is of ten kinds. The first is the sound ‘Chini‘ (like the pronunciation of the word); the second is ‘Chini-chini‘; the third is the sound of a bell; the fourth is that of a conch; the fifth is that of a lute; the sixth is the sound of cymbals; the seventh is the tune of a flute; the eighth is the voice of a drum (Bheri); the ninth is the sound of a double-drum (Mridanga); and the tenth is the sound of thunder.
You cannot expect the sound immediately after you close your ears. You should concentrate and keep your mind one-pointed. The particular sound that you hear today, you may not hear every day. But you will hear any one of the ten Anahata sounds.
The description given above is Laya through Nada, Anahata sound. In the same manner, Laya can be effected by concentration at the tip of the nose (Nasikagra Drishti), at the space between the two eyebrows (Bhrumadhya Drishti), meditation on the five Tattvas, on Soham Mantra, Aham Brahma Asmi, Tat Tvam Asi Mahavakyas and other methods also.

Sounds of Anahata
Anahata sounds are mystical sounds heard by a yogi during their meditation. It is a sign of Nadi purification. Some students hear it clearly with either ear and some with both. There are loud as well as subtle sounds. From the loud, one will need to contemplate the subtle, and from the subtle to the subtler. Beginners can hear the sound only when the ears are closed. Advanced students can concentrate on the Anahata sound even without closing their ears. The Anahata sound is also called Omkara Dhvani. They emerge from the Anahata center in the Sushumna Nadi.
Sit in your usual asana. Close your ears with your thumbs. Listen and carefully observe the internal sound through your ears. The sound you hear from within will make you deaf to all external sounds. Close your eyes too. At the beginning of the exercise, you will hear many loud sounds. Later they occur in a mild way. The mind, which first focused on any sound, fixes firmly on it and is absorbed in it. The mind becomes insensitive to external impressions, merges with the sound like milk with water, and then is rapidly absorbed into Chidakasa. Just as a bee drinking honey does not care for the scent itself, so Chitta, which is always absorbed in the inner sound, does not long for sensual objects because it is bound by the sweet scent or Nada and has abandoned its flitting nature.
The sound coming from Pranava Nada, which is Brahman, has the nature of radiance. The mind is absorbed into it. The mind exists as long as the sound is there, but with its cessation, there is the state called Turiya. It is the supreme state. It is the Unmani state. The mind is absorbed together with Prana by constant concentration on Nada. The body appears like a log of wood and feels neither heat nor cold, joy nor sorrow. Various kinds of sounds emerge from the heart (Anahata sounds).
Nada heard through the ears is of ten kinds. The first is the sound “Chini” (like the pronunciation of the word); the second is “Chini-chini”; the third is the sound of a bell; the fourth is a conch; the fifth is a lute; the sixth is the sound of cymbals; the seventh is a flute melody; the eighth is the voice of a drum (Bheri); the ninth is the sound of a double drum (Mridanga); and the tenth is the sound of thunder.
You cannot expect the sound immediately after closing your ears. You should concentrate and keep your mind at one point. The specific sound you hear today might not be heard every day. But you will hear any of the ten Anahata sounds.
The description above is Laya through Nada, the Anahata sound. In the same way, Laya can be influenced by concentration on the tip of the nose (Nasikagra Drishti), on the space between the two eyebrows (Bhrumadhya Drishti), by meditation on the five Tattvas, on the Soham Mantra, Aham Brahma Asmi, Tat Tvam Asi Mahavakyas and other methods as well.
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Concentration and meditation on the primordial energy, Shakti, is only a modification of Jnana Yogic Sadhana. Concentration and meditation on the different centres of energy belongs to Raja Yoga. Concentration at the different Chakras and Nadis and awakening the Shakti through physical methods belong to Hatha Yoga.

Concentration and meditation on primordial energy, Shakti, is only a modification of Jnana Yogic Sadhana. Concentration and meditation on various centers of energy belong to Raja Yoga. Concentration on various chakras and nadis and awakening shakti through physical methods belongs to Hatha Yoga
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A Sadhaka should always remain alone. This is an important factor for spiritual progress. Mixing with householders is very dangerous. Solitude for Sadhana is a great desire. All energies must be carefully preserved. After a short stay in solitude, aspirants should not enter the world. What they gained in five years in seclusion through hard Tapas, they will irretrievably lose in a month by mixing with worldly people. Several people complained to me that they lost their ability to concentrate.
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There are some developed souls who are in a state of Samadhi naturally from their very birth. They have not acquired this by any exertion in this birth. They are called born Siddhas. They have finished their Sadhana in their previous births.

There are some evolved souls who are in a state of samadhi naturally from their birth. They did not acquire it through any effort in this birth. They are called born Siddhas. They finished their Sadhana in their previous births.
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In the beginning of your practice, you may get jerks of hands, legs, trunk and whole body. Sometimes the jerks will be terrible. Do not be afraid. Do not be troubled. It is nothing. It is due to sudden muscular contraction from new Pranic influence. The jerks will pass off after some time. You will have to pass through these stages.
As soon as Kundalini is awakened for the first time, a Yogi gets these six experiences which last for a short time–Ananda (spiritual bliss), Kampana (tremor of the body and limbs), Utthana (rising from the ground), Ghurni (divine intoxication), Murccha (fainting) and Nidra (sleep).

At the beginning of the exercise, you may experience jerking of the hands, legs, trunk, and the whole body. Sometimes these jerks will be terrible. Do not be afraid. Do not be troubled. It is nothing. It is due to sudden muscular contraction from new pranic influence. The jerks will pass after some time. You will have to go through these stages.
As soon as kundalini is awakened for the first time, the yogi gains these six short-lived experiences – Ananda (spiritual bliss), Kampana (trembling of the body and limbs), Utthana (rising from the ground), Ghurni (divine intoxication), Murccha (fainting), and Nidra (sleep).
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Just as the man who foolishly runs after two rabbits will not catch hold of any one of them, so also a meditator who runs after two conflicting thoughts will not get success in any one of the two thoughts. If he has divine thoughts for ten minutes and then worldly conflicting thoughts for the next ten minutes he will not succeed in getting at the Divine consciousness.

Just as a man who foolishly runs after two rabbits will not catch either of them, so a meditator who runs after two conflicting thoughts will not achieve success in either of these two thoughts. If he has divine thoughts for ten minutes and then worldly conflicting thoughts for the next ten minutes, he will not succeed in reaching Divine consciousness.
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When Kundalini is awakened, it does not proceed at once to Sahasrara Chakra. By further Yogic practices, you will have to take it from Chakra to Chakra, one by one.
Even after Kundalini has reached the Sahasrara it can drop to Muladhara Chakra. The Yogi can also stop it at a particular Chakra. When the Yogi is established in Samadhi, when he has attained Kaivalya, Kundalini will not come back to Muladhara.

When kundalini awakens, it does not advance all at once to the Sahasrara chakra. Through further yogic practices, you will have to go from chakra to chakra, one by one.
Even when Kundalini reaches the Sahasrara, it can drop to the Muladhara chakra. The yogi can also stop it at a specific chakra. When the yogi settles in Samadhi, when he achieves Kaivalya, Kundalini will not return to the Muladhara
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On this upward movement, Brahma, Savitri, Dakini-Shakti, the Devas, Bija and Vritti, are dissolved in the body of Kundalini. The Maheemandala or Prithvi is converted into the Bija “Lang,” and is also merged in Her body. When Kundalini leaves the Muladhara, the lotus which, on the awakening of Kundalini, had opened and turned its flower upwards, again closes and hangs downwards. As Kundalini reaches the Svadhishthana-Chakra, that lotus opens out, and lifts its flower upwards. Upon the entrance of Kundalini, Mahavishnu, Mahalakshmi, Sarasvati, Rakini Shakti, Deva Matrikas and Vritti, Vaikunthadhama, Goloka, and the Deva and Devi residing therein are dissolved in the body of Kundalini. The Prithvi or earth Bija “Lang” is dissolved in Apah, and Apah converted into the Bija “Vang,” remains in the body of Kundalini. When the Devi reaches the Manipura Chakra all that is in the Chakra merges in Her body. The Varuna Bija “Vang” is dissolved in fire, which remains in the body of the Devi as the Bija “Rang”. This Chakra is called the Brahmagranthi (or knot of Brahma). The piercing of this Chakra may involve considerable pain, physical disorder, and even disease. On this account, the directions of an experienced Guru are necessary, and therefore also other modes of Yoga have been recommended for those to whom they are applicable; for in such modes activity is provoked directly in the higher centre and it is not necessary that the lower Chakras should be pierced. Kundalini next reaches the Anahata Chakra where all which is therein is merged in Her. The Bija of Tejas, “Rang” disappears in Vayu and Vayu converted into its Bija “Yang”, merges into the body of Kundalini. This Chakra is known as Vishnugranthi (knot of Vishnu). Kundalini then ascends to the abode of Bharati (or Sarasvati) or the Vishuddha Chakra. Upon Her entrance, Ardha-Narisvara Siva, Sakini, the sixteen vowels, Mantra, etc., are dissolved in the body of Kundalini. The Bija of Vayu, “Yang” is dissolved in Akasa, which itself being transformed into the Bija “Hang” is merged in the body of Kundalini. Piercing the Lalana Chakra, the Devi reaches the Ajna Chakra, where Parama Shiva, Siddha Kali, the Deva-Gana and all else therein are absorbed into Her body. The Bija of Akasa, “Hang” is merged in the Manas-Chakra and mind itself in the body of Kundalini. The Ajna Chakra is known as Rudra-granthi (or the knot of Rudra or Shiva). After this Chakra has been pierced, Kundalini, of Her own motion, unites with Paramasiva. As She proceeds upwards from the two-petalled lotus, the Niralamba Puri, Pranava Nada etc., are merged in Her.

During this upward movement, Brahma, Savitri, Dakini-Shakti, the Devas, Bija, and Vritti are dissolved in the body of Kundalini. Maheemandala or Prithvi is converted into the Bija “Lang” and also merges with Her body. When Kundalini leaves the Muladhara, the lotus which, upon the awakening of Kundalini, had opened and turned its flower upwards, closes again and hangs downwards. When Kundalini reaches the Svadhishthana-Chakra, the lotus opens and lifts its flower upwards. After the entry of Kundalini, Mahavishnu, Mahalakshmi, Sarasvati, Rakini Shakti, Deva Matrikas and Vritti, Vaikunthadhama, Goloka, and the Deva and Devi residing within them are dissolved in the body of Kundalini. Prithvi or the earth Bija “Lang” is dissolved in Apah, and Apah, converted into the Bija “Vang,” remains in the body of Kundalini. When the Devi reaches the Manipura chakra, everything within the chakra merges into Her body. The Varuna Bija “Vang” is dissolved in fire, which remains in the body of the Devi as the Bija “Rang”. This chakra is called the Brahmagranthi (or the knot of Brahma). The piercing of this chakra may involve significant pain, physical disorder, and even disease. For this reason, the instructions of an experienced guru are necessary, which is why other modes of yoga have also been recommended for those to whom they are applicable; because in such modes, activity is provoked directly in the higher center, and it is not necessary for the lower chakras to be pierced. Kundalini then reaches the Anahata chakra, where everything within it merges with Her. The Bija of Tejas, “Rang,” disappears into Vayu, and Vayu, converted into its Bija “Yang,” merges with the body of Kundalini. This chakra is known as Vishnugranthi (the knot of Vishnu). Kundalini then ascends to the abode of Bharati (or Sarasvati) or the Vishuddha chakra. Upon Her entry, Ardha-Narisvara Shiva, Sakini, the sixteen vowels, the mantra, etc., are dissolved in the body of Kundalini. The Bija of Vayu, “Yang,” is dissolved in Akasa, which itself transforms into the Bija “Hang” and merges with the body of Kundalini. By piercing the Lalana chakra, the Devi reaches the Ajna chakra, where Parama Shiva, Siddha Kali, the Deva-Gana, and everything else within it are absorbed into Her body. The Bija of Akasa, “Hang,” is merged into the Manas-chakra and the mind itself into the body of Kundalini. The Ajna chakra is known as Rudra-granthi (or the knot of Rudra or Shiva). After this chakra has been pierced, Kundalini, by Her own movement, unites with Paramasiva. As She proceeds upward from the two-petalled lotus, Niralamba Puri, Pranava Nada, etc., are merged within Her.
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A perfect Yogi cremates his body in the end by the Yogic heat generated by his power of Yoga.

A perfect yogi eventually cremates his body with yogic heat generated by his power of yoga.
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13. Vedantins try to fix the mind on Atman. This is their Dharana. Hatha Yogins and Raja Yogins concentrate their mind on the six Chakras.

13. Vedantins try to fix the mind on Atman. This is their Dharana. Hatha yogis and Raja yogis concentrate their minds on the six chakras.

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Links

Third chakra solar https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/manipura
First chakra https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/muladhara
Heart chakra, description including Sufism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anahata#Sufism
https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/anahatacakra
https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/anahata

Sixth chakra, 3rd eye
https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/ajna
https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/ajnacakra

Higher quality article about chakras. Quoted directly from ancient texts. Kundalini, astral travel
https://hinduism.stackexchange.com/questions/2641/reference-to-the-7-chakras-in-hinduism

First chakra, citations of even the oldest texts, professional publication, unfortunately only from the perspective of Ayurveda


Esoteric hypothesis, speculation that holds a grain of truth. Energy points, chakras distributed evenly across the entire planet. They are interconnected with each other. If these energy nodes are not in order, it can result in wars https://naturalchakrahealing.com/world-chakra-locations.html

Spiritual traditions of the Andes Mountains. An article of rather low quality, but the last third of the article speaks about fairly valuable things, regarding chakras among South American Andean natives. A system similar to yoga. About the solar plexus chakra https://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/213184/travel_and_leisure/the_spiritual_traditions_of_the_andes_.html

Lower quality esoteric articles. The most valuable part of the articles is which area of life / destiny a given chakra is responsible for
https://www.fitsri.com/articles/solar-plexus-manipura
https://www.fitsri.com/articles/root-chakra-muladhara
https://www.fitsri.com/articles/sacral-chakra-svadhishthana

Ancient Indian texts
https://www.hinduscriptures.in/
https://vedabase.io/en/library/sb/4/4/25/
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History, origin, development of the teaching on chakras. New Age misinformation about chakras. Colors began to be attributed to chakras only by authors from 1977 onwards
https://laquilaactive.com/origins-of-chakras-separating-history-from-mystery/

https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/self-realization
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-realization
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karma_in_Hinduism
A word with several meanings including a state with minimal suffering during life here on earth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moksha

Hindu temples are symbols of chakras. On the topic of changing destiny through work with chakras https://www.templepurohit.com/hindu-temple-architecture-structure-human-body-symbolism/

Western yoga vs Indian yoga. Differences https://laquilaactive.com/indian-yoga-vs-western-yoga-whats-the-best-for-you/

Insignificant article: Time to look into the real science behind the chakras! https://laquilaactive.com/the-real-science-behind-chakras/

Samsara, nirvana https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sa%E1%B9%83s%C4%81ra

Yogic terminology https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mudra

Insignificant article: 5 best affirmations for each chakra https://laquilaactive.com/5-best-affirmations-for-each-chakra/

Origins of the Chakras by Simon Heather https://www.simonheather.co.uk/pages/articles/origins_of_the_chakras.pdf
https://simonheather.co.uk/pages/articles/origins_of_the_chakras.pdf
https://simonheather.co.uk/pages/articles/understanding_the_chakras.pdf

Traditional Yoga meditation of the Himalayan masters https://www.swamij.com/

Buddhism worked with 4 chakras

Upanishads basic description https://vedicheritage.gov.in/upanishads/

Upanishads, Upanišády https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upanishads

Vedanta https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vedanta

The Upanishads (Translated with Annotations by F. Max Muller) https://www.amazon.com/Upanishads-Translated-Annotations-Max-Muller/dp/1420957074

The Upanishads (Translated with Annotations by F. Max Muller) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C83WS1P

Yoga-kundalini Upanishad https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga-kundalini_Upanishad

Yogatattva Upanishad https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogatattva_Upanishad

Ajai Kumar Chhawchharia
https://archive.org/details/@ajai_kumar_chhawchharia
https://tulsidas-ram-books.weebly.com/

Chakras and Naadis in the Body As envisioned in the Upanishads
https://tulsidas-ram-books.weebly.com/uploads/2/1/7/4/21746472/chakras___naadis_in_body.pdf

YOGA It’s Practice & Philosophy According to the Upanishads
https://tulsidas-ram-books.weebly.com/uploads/2/1/7/4/21746472/yoga-its_practice___philosophy_according_to_the_upanishads.pdf

Sufism
The Concept of Chakras or Energy Centers Of The Human Body https://www.hinduwebsite.com/hinduism/concepts/chakras.asp

The Early Upanishads: Annotated Text and Translation. Patrick Olivelle (Translator/Editor) https://archive.org/details/TheEarlyUpanisads/mode/2up
https://uloz.to/tam/53c3ce8d-4955-49e4-b50c-90169f20ed45

Shiva Swarodaya
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiva_Swarodaya
Book:
Swara Yoga The Tantric Science of Brain Breathing

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