Kundalini Arousals and Vibrations in OBE
Spiritual Interpretation Of Kundalini And Vibrations As
Provided By Theosophy And Yoga:
In Theosophy and Yoga vibrations are considered as special
form of kundalini manifestation.
According to
a hinduistic myth the god Shiva created the universe by
emanating the sound OM. In the saga the first stage of
universe was a large ocean. On the surface of this ocean
consisting of the substance "supreme consciousness"
(Sanskrit: chitta, personified as Shiva) this vibrational
force OM (personified as the female aspect, called Shakti)
caused waves (called chittavrittis). These waves were the
first traces of individualism. By differentiation of these
waves the diversity of forms and matter of universe originated.
In the course of evolution of universe Shakti descended to
the lowest form of "vibration", the physical matter.
This state is associated with the lowest form of consciousness.
In the human body this
evolution is reproduced as descendence of Shakti (the inner
power) from the top of the head down the spine to the base
of abdomen (Mulhadhara Chakra), creating an awareness more
and more linked to the physical matter. This evolution of
soul is thought to have happened in past aeons. In theosophic
philosophy evolution of soul is independent of the evolution
of biological life and the above mentioned first step evolved
not in physical but in subtle worlds. The aim of the Yogis
is to elevate Shakti from chakra to chakra by means of meditation,
by sound exercises (Shabda Yoga) and energetic exercises
(Kundalini Yoga). Each chakra is characterized by a category
of sounds, by a special colour of inner light and by special
forms of transcendental awareness. In a certain respect the
kind of subtle body separation depends on the kind of activated
chakra:
Mulhadhara Chakra .... Shakti is sleeping in the material
world
Svadhisthana Chakra .... dense, mediumistic body separation,
accompanied by paranormal phenomena
Manipura Chakra (navel) .... etheric body separation
Anahata Chakra (heart) ..... astral projection
Vishudha Chakra (larynx, throat) ....?
Ajna Chakra ("third eye", between the eyes) .....
mental projection
In Theosophy and Yoga
philosophy activation of a higher located chakra is indicated
by sounds becoming higher. In Kundalini Yoga all three kinds
of sensory perceptions can be obtained in each activated
chakra though in different qualities. With higher chakra
location frequencies are increasing: sounds become higher,
and light is changing from red (Mulhadhara Chakra) to orange-
yellow (Anahata Chakra) and to bluish white (Ajna Chakra).
This statement is based on my own observations and on those
of the yogis of ananda ashram (in accordance with the observations
of Leadbeater 2)). In modern literature chakras are described
in all kinds of colours, but I think this is uncorrect. The
respective statements are produced by different "clairvoyants" who want to demonstrate
their individual better sight. (I don't like chaos which
is caused by seminar leaders who try to make money by creating
an "outstanding" individual way.) The basic experienced
phenomena of sensory perception - tactile, acoustic and light
- are explained in Kundalini Yoga by three different qualities
of kundalini. These three qualities of kundalini correspond
to the three shells (subtle bodies): etheric, astral, mental.
spiritual (chit):
kundalini is activated in the "tube" Chittrini
astral shell (rajas): kundalini is activated in the "tube" Vajrini
etheric shell (prana): kundalini is activated in the "tube" Sushumna
spine
All three qualities
of kundalini (qualities of vibrations respectively, see above)
may be superimposed and therefore can exist simultaneously.
Based on this philosophy in esoteric field the terminology "higher planes"
and "higher vibrations" was established. The spiritual
theory seems very mythological and unrealistic, but its practical
implications work very well. This is why chakra meditations
have become so popular in modern esoteric field. Because
of the OM theory the above quoted philosophy cannot discriminate
between vibrations and kundalini arousal. Following I shall
try to provide arguments supporting the assumption that vibration
and kundalini arousal have to be considered as different
phenomena, though both can occur simultaneously.
Difference Between Kundalini Arousal And Vibrations - Personal
Point Of View
Despite similar effects between kundalini arousal and vibrations
(acoustic perceptions, energetization and warmth), both phenomena
seem to be different. As I believe kundalini arousal and
vibrations in OBE-ing can be distinguished by the kind of
movement of etheric substance, in respect to the vertical
axis of the human body, the spinal column. The vector of
upwards moving etheric force can be:
Vector of 0 (zero) degrees in respect to the axis of body
(upwards streaming or longitudinal waves): Examples are the
well known slow energy circulation (upwards on backside,
downwards on frontside), furthermore kundalini arousal (without
overlapping vibrations).
Vector between 0 and 90 degrees to the vertical axis (more
or less transversal waves): Kundalini motion in the form
of waves moving upwards at the backside. This most common
form of kundalini arousal is accompanied by acoustic perceptions,
sensed heat adjacent to the spine, very strong energy flow,
euphorization, inner light perception (mostly in gold and
white) and is sometimes accompanied by paranormal effects.
Vector of 90 degrees to the axis (vibrations): There is
no upward motion of force. The vibrations are felt locally
(f.i. breast) or in the whole body and are independent of
energy flow in the spine. Vibrations are sensed as frequently
on front side as on back side. Very often warmth is felt
and sometimes acoustic phenomena are perceived. The 90 degree
vector is facilitating a loosening of the etheric double.
Practically only these vibrations are important for OBE-ing.
In both kinds of phenomena, kundalini arousal as well as
vibrations, sensory inputs can be perceived as in normal
awake state, as in trance, as at the border of sleep or as
in sleep (producing special dream symbols like fire, volcanos,
earth quakes etc.). Since sensory perception may be experienced
in all states of consciousness, it is difficult to define
kundalini phenomena and vibrations as either physical or
subtle. Therefore theories - if materialistic or spiritual
- can be based on arguments each of them conclusive in the
respective paradigma. Therefore a wide range of possible
interpretations is legitimate.
Kundalini Experiences:
Kundalini experiences
published so far tend to describe highlights like "cosmic consciousness".
However, in most cases experiences are less divine, but
nevertheless very interesting for basic understanding.
Altogether a wide range of experiences can be made in waking
state, as well as in trance or in sleep.
Some Notes Out Of Diaries:
Bal.: "I
was dreaming something I can't remember, when all of a
sudden I became lucid and got aware of lying in a wide
unknown room. It was dark, but by means of concentration
I became aware of some contours. Thus encouraged I increased
concentration and by doing this I got the impression that
the walls got cracks and light was shining through. Suddenly
I felt kundalini arising in form of hot waves, moving upwards
the spine. The next moment it criss-crossed up to the shoulder-blades
and thereafter moved again straight upwards the spine. Instantly
I could see: I was lying in bed, surrounded by bizarre, demonlike
creatures, staring at me and approaching. There were so many
of them, that they filled the room, to the rear piling up
to the ceiling. I felt myself keeping them away at a distance
of about 11/2 meters making use of an inner force, which
required a tremendous amount of concentration. They were
standing there without moving and stared at me. One of them
in front of me was imposing by his long claws. I tried to
scare them away by mantras but they echoed disharmonically.
Since all my efforts were in vain I turned to awake state
as speedily as possible, turning my body around still out
of trance state. Later on I was amazed how fast I had been
able to leave trance and to move my body. The experience
was very vivid and vigorous and moreover I liked adventures.
Subsequently my back, especially in the region of the spine,
felt strikingly heated."
Bal.: "In
trance I had the inner sight of the Anahata Chakra (breast).
It was a shallow whirl of energy and kundalini moved out
of its center like a chain of small fire-balls, creating
spirals in the whirl and finally spreading out over the
body."
Bal.: "The
past months, while awake, I frequently felt energy circling
up and down my body; this happened spontaneously, whilst
I did no aim for it deliberately. The experience changed
in a remarkable way the day I started light-exercises on
my Anahata Chakra. An emotion of cosmic love arose and I
felt something like small inner flames, originating at my
feet and moving upwards in spirals. Then the stream of the
golden flames became vertical and my body was forced to bow
forewards (in Yoga called kriya). Afterwards I felt strengthened
and 'high'."
Authors
Details: Alfred Ballabene
Alfred.Ballabene@univie.ac.at |
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