
Kundalini: The Mother of the Universe (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Kundalini, Pranyama, Samadhi and Dharana Yoga: The Origin, Philosophy, the Goal and the PracticeBy Rishi Singh GherwalLength3h 48m
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Kundalini: The Mother of the Universe presents the serpent power not as an occult curiosity but as the primordial Shakti underlying consciousness, embodiment, and cosmic manifestation. Written in a concise, initiatory style characteristic of early twentieth-century expositions of yoga for Western readers, the book blends metaphysical explanation, symbolic interpretation, and practical spiritual counsel. Its literary context lies within the transmission of Tantric and yogic ideas beyond India, where Sanskrit concepts such as chakras, prana, and liberation are rendered into accessible yet reverent prose. Rishi Singh Gherwal was among the Indian teachers who helped introduce esoteric dimensions of yoga to audiences unfamiliar with their scriptural and devotional foundations. His presentation suggests both experiential commitment and pedagogical urgency: he writes as one seeking to preserve the sanctity of Kundalini while clarifying misconceptions about power, discipline, and spiritual awakening. The work reflects a bridge between traditional yogic inheritance and modern global religious inquiry. This book is recommended for readers interested in the philosophical roots of Kundalini yoga, comparative mysticism, and the spiritual psychology of transformation. It rewards attentive reading and is best approached with humility, historical awareness, and respect for the demanding tradition it represents.
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Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length3 hrs 48 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 21, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Kundalini: The Mother of the Universe (Annotated)
9The Power of the Pranayama Yoga.
2Kundalini: The Mother of the Universe
10The Power of Dharana, Dhiyana, and Samyama Yoga.
3To the Kundalini—The Mother of the Universe.
11Samadhi Yoga
4Introduction
12Introduction to Lalita Sahasranama.
5"The Yoga and Its Object"
13The Lalita Sahasranama.
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6Location of Kundalini
14Why We Worship Siva
7What is the Kundalini When Awakened—What Then?
15Rev. Leadbeater Off the Trail
8The Asans of Yoga
16Memorable Quotes