Chapter 6 A word of caution
Note: Adapted from the Alice A. Bailey books.
The premature awakening of the kundalini fire is fraught with significant risks and potential dangers. Awakening this powerful energy should never be attempted without proper preparation and guidance. Kundalini, often described as a dormant spiritual energy coiled at the base of the spine, requires careful and balanced awakening to safely align with the body’s energy centers.
Attempting to raise kundalini without achieving a state of inner balance and readiness can disrupt the protective structures within the etheric body. This disruption can dismantle the natural barriers between the physical and astral worlds, leading to an overwhelming influx of psychic energy. Such premature awakening can result in psychological and emotional instability, manifesting as confusion or even insanity.
It is crucial that any endeavor to awaken kundalini is undertaken only under the supervision of an experienced teacher or master who is well-versed in this esoteric science. A knowledgeable guide will ensure that the individual is prepared, both physically and spiritually, to handle the powerful transformations that kundalini awakening entails.
In summary, the journey to awakening kundalini energy is a profound and delicate process. It demands a disciplined approach and a foundation of spiritual maturity to prevent potentially serious consequences. Always seek the counsel of a qualified spiritual mentor before embarking on this path.
6.1 Key points
Key points about the spiritual and esoteric significance of the center at the base of the spine, often associated with the kundalini energy:
Spiritual Meeting Point: The base of the spine is where spirit and matter converge, governed by the Law of Being. It symbolizes the union of divine duality, where life and form interact.
Controlled Activation: This center is relatively dormant and is activated only through the will of an initiate. It is responsive to the will-to-be, which governs its influence on life and form.
Kundalini Fire: The kundalini fire, often misunderstood, should not be prematurely awakened. It involves the transformation of the “serpent of matter” into the “serpent of wisdom” and eventually into the “dragon of living light.”
Energy Channels: The spinal column houses three energy channels—ida, pingala, and sushumna—each associated with different aspects of life and consciousness. These channels are activated sequentially and are linked to the individual’s spiritual evolution.
Stages of Awakening: The process involves the gradual awakening of the chakras, the reversal of consciousness, and the synthesis of life energies to meet the demands of spiritual service.
Threefold Thread: The spinal column contains a threefold thread representing life, consciousness, and creative energy, which are essential for spiritual development.
Caution Against Premature Awakening: Prematurely raising the kundalini fire can lead to the destruction of protective etheric structures, resulting in psychological harm. Proper guidance and spiritual maturity are essential.
Integration of Energies: The kundalini fire represents the union of three fires—electric, solar, and frictional—focused by enlightened will. This process is safe only for those who have reached a high level of spiritual initiation.
Spiritual Synthesis: The centers in the body are related to the three major rays and human races, reflecting the evolutionary path from material existence to spiritual initiation.
Fusion Points: Key centers like the solar plexus, ajna, and the thousand-petalled lotus in the head serve as points of fusion for spiritual energies, leading to a complete integration of the soul’s life.
Therefore, the importance of careful, guided spiritual practice to safely awaken and integrate the powerful energies associated with the base of the spine. Many lives of pure, selfless service to humanity are required before anyone can safely handle such powerful energy. The ignorant is literally playing with fire.