What is Self-Realisation?
Self-Realisation is the awakening of the Kundalini, a subtle spiritual energy said to reside at the base of the spine. As this energy rises through the subtle system and passes through the Sahastrara (Crown Chakra), one may experience a state known as thoughtless awareness, in which the mind becomes quiet while remaining fully awake and aware. This state can bring a sense of inner peace and stillness, along with the experience of cool vibrations on the hands or above the head. Meditation then becomes a direct inner experience rather than simply an idea or belief, allowing “Know thyself” to become a living experience of one’s own inner awareness.
The Awakening of Kundalini
The Kundalini is described as a subtle, nurturing spiritual energy that lies dormant in the sacrum, at the base of the spine. When awakened, it rises spontaneously through the central channel, Sushumna Nadi, passing through the subtle centers along its path. This awakening is not forced through physical effort; rather, it is associated with a sincere desire for inner transformation and the experience of Self-Realisation.
As the Kundalini reaches the Sahasrara, the attention can become more settled, quiet and present. Thoughts may gradually subside, allowing a state of thoughtless awareness to be experienced while remaining fully alert. Practitioners may also experience a gentle cool sensation on the palms or above the head, traditionally described as vibrations. With regular meditation and attention to the inner state, this experience can deepen into greater stillness, balance, awareness and a sense of connection with the inner Self.
How To Meditate
Whenever it fits your schedule, you should meditate every day for at least 10 minutes. Some people find that beginning the day in a state of peace and silence makes the whole day go better. Some people find the best time is in the evening, where the soothing effects help take them into deep and nourishing sleep. And many people meditate both morning and evening and include some cleansing techniques with the evening meditation.
The meditation is a deceptively simple process and takes the form of sitting quietly to allow the Inner Energy to rise from its seat at the base of the spine to the top of the head – along the central ‘channel’ inside all of us. This Inner Energy energy cleanses the individual’s energy centres and leaves the person in a profoundly peaceful and relaxed state. Again many literary works dealing with Yoga describe this subtle road map; this is knowledge which has been available for thousands of years, not merely a few centuries
MEDITATION IS THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN GROW,BECAUSE WHEN YOU MEDITATE,
YOU ARE IN SILENCE.
YOU ARE IN THOUGHTLESS AWARENESS.
THEN THE GROWTH OF AWARENESS TAKES PLACE."
"MEDITATION IS THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN GROW.BECAUSE WHEN YOU MEDITATE,YOU ARE IN SILENCE.YOU ARE IN THOUGHTLESS AWARENESS.THEN THE GROWTH OF AWARENESS TAKES PLACE."– H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi
Settling Down
After a few moments we may feel tingling, cool or heat on our fingers or a slow ripple of movement along the spine as the Inner Energy starts to rise from the base of the spine to the top of the head. It helps if we try and ignore these sensations to start with, since we are trying to achieve a state of mental silence, where we are not dragged along with our thoughts but simply watch them float into and out of our consciousness.
Going deeper
Continuing Within
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