The Nature of Kundalini

Kundalini energy is present in every living person but typically is only partially awakened. For the most part, this energy remains dormant. Its nature can be understood as that of “seed energy,” i.e., it is the energy that causes a seed planted into the fertile soil to blossom as a plant. The Kundalini energy provides the energy the human body requires to initiate (and sustain) the changes it goes through during the teenage years. 

The ‘Upanishads’ describe ‘Kundalini energy’ as a coiled serpent as the base of the spinal cord awaiting awakening. Symbolically, the Kundalini has been represented using the symbol of the Caduceus (known in Greek mythology as the staff of Hermes). The Caduceus is also the modern-day symbol for medicine and is often seen on ambulances, hinting that an awakened Kundalini has to do with healing.  

There are various references to this sacred energy in the Upanishads and various other religious texts and symbols. For instance, in the Chinese tradition, the ‘Kundalini energy’ is depicted as a dragon. This is one of the reasons that sometimes deities such as Buddha Kwan Yin are depicted riding on a dragon. Even the fairy tale of The Sleeping Beauty is considered by many to be a garbed reference to the Kundalini energy lying asleep just like the princess. As a symbol of the spiritually potent energy, the prince awakens the Kundalini with a kiss.

Why bother awakening it?

In spirituality, Kundalini energy is considered a sacred energy that practitioners need to release to enable them to register the higher levels of consciousness and their inner experiences. According to Master Choa Kok Sui:

“Evolution of the soul must be accompanied by the evolution of the body, just as the evolution of computer software must be accompanied by the evolution of computer hardware. We cannot use the latest program on a computer that is 10 years old. They are not compatible. The purpose of awakening Kundalini energy is to upgrade your physical body and brain.”

The word to be emphasized is “upgrade.” Thus, according to MCKS, the Kundalini energy needs to be upgraded in the brain cells and the physical body. If the evolution of the soul is not accompanied by the development of the body, the soul won’t be able to impress the inner experiences upon the physical brain. The soul won’t be able to transfer the insights derived through intuitive intelligence to the body and, therefore, cannot be used by the soul and the higher beings to manifest the Divine Plan on earth. We might have many inner experiences, but we will remain unaware of them unless the brain can register them. Without an upgraded brain that can register higher vibrations, experiencing illumination is almost impossible. A person without a sufficiently awakened Kundalini is considered to be spiritually dormant. Therefore, the awakening of Kundalini energy is necessary for practitioners on the spiritual path.

Awakening the Kundalini

According to MCKS, a person with a highly awakened Kundalini would become a genius and would have the potential to become a great leader or a spiritual teacher. 

There are many methods to awaken Kundalini energy. However, what is highly important is proper awakening. Using “improper” methods to awaken the Kundalini leads to many adverse effects (often referred to as the ‘Kundalini Syndrome‘ that may include symptoms like physical pains, rashes, heating up of the body, emotional imbalances, sexual syndromes, magnification of weaknesses, and even hallucinations and other problems. It is thus advisable to follow a safe method of awakening the Kundalini.   

It is important to note that the Kundalini has 7 layers, each with 7 sub-layers, i.e., there are thus 49 degrees of awakening. Hence, the question is not whether the Kundalini is awakened but the question is to what degree the Kundalini is awakened.

Moreover, Kundalini energy is like a fertilizer. A person’s positive and negative qualities will be highly magnified when the Kundalini is awakened to some degree. Thus, inner purification in terms of character building is vital when a person embarks on a spiritual journey. In the Arhatic Yoga system, MCKS has, therefore, emphasized inner purification and removing weaknesses and character defects.  

Master Choa Kok Sui taught multiple methods of safely awakening this latent energy. One of the safest and most effective ways to awaken the Kundalini energy is via Meditation on the Twin Hearts. More powerful techniques are taught in Arhatic Yoga. The Arhatic Yoga (Preparatory Level) workshop introduces the Meditation on the Inner Breath. The ‘Meditation on the Inner Breath’ forms an integral part of Arhatic meditation and helps in awakening the sacred fire or Kundalini energizes and balances the chakras, purifies the energy bodies, develops inner awareness, and awakens the consciousness. Other powerful techniques to awaken Kundalini’senergy are taught in the Higher Levels of Arhatic Yoga. 

Through the use of the structured techniques of ‘Arhatic Yoga,’ the Kundalini can be safely awakened, thereby amplifying the positive aspects of our lives. The benefits include activated brain cells, a healthier physical body, a cleansed aura, purified chakras, unique spiritual experiences, and more developed internal abilities that ultimately lead to the much sought-after experience of bliss and happiness.