Osho's perspective on Kundalini
When Osho Spoke About Kundalini
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Osho, why is the serpent considered the symbol of Kundalini energy? Please mention all the reasons. The Theosophical emblem shows a circular snake with its tail in its mouth. In the Ramakrishna Mission emblem, the tail touches the serpent’s hood. Please clarify their meanings as well.
The serpent is a very apt symbol for Kundalini—perhaps the best there is. That is why, not only for Kundalini, the serpent as a symbol has traveled far and wide; there is hardly a corner of the world where at some time the serpent has not entered the religion of that place. The serpent has many qualities that harmonize with Kundalini. First, the moment you think of a serpent you think of slithering. And the first experience of Kundalini is the feeling that something has slithered—just as a snake slides. Second, when you think of a serpent you remember it has no legs, yet it moves; it has no visible means of locomotion, no feet, and still it moves. Kundalini too has no feet, no instrument—sheer energy—and yet it travels. Third, when a serpent is resting it sits coiled. When Kundalini is in repose—when our body’s energy has not awakened—it…
Why has the serpent been chosen as a symbol of kundalini? Please explain all the reasons. In the symbol used by theosophy, a coiled serpent with his tail in the mouth is shown. In the symbol of the ramakrishna mission, the tail of the serpent touches the hood. Please explain the meaning of these.
The serpent symbol for the kundalini is very apt and meaningful. Perhaps there is no better symbol than this. Therefore, not only the kundalini but also the serpent has undergone a great many travels in the symbol form. Nowhere in the world is there a religion in which the serpent has not been depicted somewhere. This is because the serpent has many qualities that tally with the kundalini. The very first thing that occurs to the mind at the mention of the serpent is the motion of sliding -- crawling. The very first experience of kundalini is that of something moving within. You feel as if something has moved within -- just as a serpent moves. Another thing that comes to mind with the very notion of a serpent is that it has no legs, yet it moves. It has no means of movement -- it is sheer energy --…
Osho, you also said that this is a method of transformation through extremes. So you take us to the extreme of tension so that the extreme of relaxation becomes available. Then is Kundalini practice a practice of tension?
Absolutely, it is a practice of tension. Absolutely, it is a practice of tension. In fact, any practice of energy will be a practice of tension. Energy itself means tension. Where there is tension, there energy is produced. Just as we have generated such immense energy from the atom—because we put even the subtlest particle under tension; split it into two parts and put both under tension. So the entire practice of energy is a practice of tension. If you understand it rightly, tension itself is energy; what you call tension is energy.
Question: is kundalini a psychic phenomenon?
The obsession with the objective must go. Subjective reality is as real as objective reality, but the moment you conceive of it, you give it a fragrance of your own. You give it a name of your own, you give it a metaphor of your own. And this way of perceiving it is bound to be individual: even if someone experiences the same thing, the records will differ. Even two snakes will differ, because the metaphor has come from two different individuals. So these metaphors -- that the feeling of kundalini is like the movement of a serpent -- are just symbolic, but they correspond with reality. The same movement is there; the subtle movement, just like a snake, is there. The force is there, the golden appearance is there -- and all of this corresponds to the symbol of the snake. So if that symbol is congenial to you,…
"In the beginning, the kunds may seem many, but as you journey inward, you discover they are but reflections of one vast ocean of energy, where the illusion of separateness dissolves into the oneness of existence."
"Samadhi cannot be given by another; it is the blossoming of your own inner readiness, catalyzed by the touch of a master."
"In tantra, orgasm becomes a valley of relaxation, allowing the upward-moving energy to harmonize with love, while ordinary peak experiences only create conflict and depletion."
"Shaktipat does not propel kundalini to the sahasrar; it merely accelerates the blossoming of your inner readiness, revealing the truth that maturity is the true catalyst for transformation."
"Breath is the bridge between body and soul, and the question "Who am I?" is the inner arrow that directs the awakened energy toward the divine."
"Kundalini's awakening is as undeniable as hunger; it is the unmistakable energy rising within, a fire ascending that once experienced, can never be forgotten."
"Witness your sensations without acting on them; in this awareness, the energy transforms and rises, opening new pathways to the divine."
"Breath is the bridge between body and soul; when combined with the question 'Who am I?', it ignites the kundalini and directs its ascent toward the divine."
"Deep breathing transforms lethargy into vitality, igniting the dormant energies within and awakening the Kundalini, allowing consciousness to rise and expand."
"When the balance of oxygen tilts in your favor, the sleeping energies within you awaken, and the kundalini stirs, propelling you toward a higher state of consciousness."
How to awaken the kundalini?
practice"Awakening the kundalini is a cultural obsession that can lead to imbalance; true enlightenment unfolds naturally, without the need for manipulation of dormant energies."
Is Kundalini Sadhana positive or negative?
definition"Kundalini Sadhana is a celebration of life, awakening the energy within to foster awareness, love, and profound inner growth. Embrace it wisely, and it transforms your latent potential into a vibrant, compassionate existence."
Is Kundalini a psychic phenomenon?
definition"Kundalini is a psychic phenomenon, a real force that transcends materiality; it is the inner awakening that words can only symbolize."
"Kundalini practice is a method of tension, for energy is born from the strain we create within ourselves; it is through this conscious tension that we awaken the life-force."
Is Kundalini sadhana psychic or spiritual?
definition"Kundalini sadhana is a psychic journey, a necessary platform that prepares you for the leap into the spiritual realm, where the true essence of your being awaits."
"Kundalini is not a serpent; it is the awakening of your own inner energy, expressed through symbols that resonate with your unique cultural and personal experience."
"Kundalini sadhana is a preparation, a diving board that readies you for the leap from the realm of the mind to the vastness of the soul. It is in the jump beyond that true spirituality is found."
Should seekers continue practicing Kundalini sadhana, and will they suffer any harm from it?
outcome"If you are engaged in Kundalini sadhana and it brings you momentum, do not stop—intensify your practice, for on the path to the divine, only benefits arise. Trust the energy's movement and embrace the journey wholeheartedly."
Should the matter of Kundalini and the different chakras be treated as secret and not recorded?
definition"Truth should not be shrouded in secrecy; it must be shared in harmony with the seeker’s readiness to receive it."
"Some truths must remain unrecorded, shared only with those who are ready, for the depth of wisdom is not for the unprepared."
"Choose danger; for in the dissolution of the old self lies the birth of boundless consciousness and the divine."
"To awaken the kundalini is to risk everything you know, for it is the death of your identity, but in this peril lies the birth of your true self, transforming you from coal into diamond, from river into ocean."
"Kundalini movement halts when desire and fear pull you in opposite directions; embrace totality and plunge wholeheartedly into meditation to restore the flow of energy."
What does it mean when it is said that kundalini awakens and drinks blood and eats flesh?
definition"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."
"The awakening of kundalini is a transformative fire that consumes the unnecessary, burning away the weight of fear and anger, leaving only the essence needed for your inner ascent."
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