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What does it mean when it is said that kundalini awakens and drinks blood and eats flesh?

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"Kundalini awakens as a transformative fire that consumes the unnecessary, leaving only the essence of your being; prepare yourself with love and balance to nurture this inner alchemy."

According to Osho, the saying that kundalini 'drinks blood and eats flesh' is a vivid symbol of the inner fire awakened by kundalini that reorganizes your whole system: unnecessary flesh, blood, and marrow are burned away, leaving only what is essential. This heat-driven transformation demands preparation—proper diet, balanced lifestyle, and cultivated love/softness—to supply inner rasa and prevent dryness or disturbance.
It doesn’t mean literal eating; kundalini is a strong inner heat that burns away extra stuff in you, so care for your body and heart to handle it well.
Why this matters practically
- Sets realistic expectations: deep practice can change body and mind.
- Guides preparation: nourishing diet, rest, and loving softness balance the inner heat.
- Reduces risk of imbalance by avoiding anger, fear, and dryness.
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