What is Kundalini?

Kundalini is the condensed form of all the universal faculties. It is the core of all the energies and power of action inherent in human being from the super being. This Power remains dormant till it is not awakened. This force is concentrated in the bottom of spine. It is uplifted through spine, crossing all the chakras through the way.

As the kundalini is being uplifted, the various chakras, through the path is awakened and the person starts getting the virtues of god. Awakening kundalini is the process of self realization - realizing the supreme being as yourself.

Kundalini can be uplifted through many methods. It can be done through mantra sadhana, through Diksha from Guru ( transfer of Divine energy ), Kriya Yog, Prannayam( Breathing process), ras bigyan and even Ayurvedic herbs and potions.

The best way of upliftment is mantra sadhana. It is the safest method and can be tried by anyone. With the activation of Kundalini without proper channelizing, tremendous gush of energy developed in your body, can cause great harm. But this process is a slow and steady method totally free of such risk.

This is done under the guidance of an accomplished Guru who can fully control is power. In this the six Chakras are activated one at a time. There are seven stages of this Sadhana, one for each chakra. Different mantras for awakening different chakras can be obtained from sadguru.

Fulfilling first criteria for entering Siddhashram

The first criteria for siddhashram entry is awakening the kundalini power upto sahashrar. Kundalini is widely known term, but many are only on the rumor and insufficient knowledge. The kundalini can be awakened only by the grace of the sadguru. It can be awakened by yoga. There are various mathods mentioned in various books like Rudra yamala tantra, Hath Yoga Pradipika and many other. But awakening kundalini is not a joke.

Gurudev Dr. Narayan Dutta Shreemali ji has given us a easy method of mantra yoga. According to this, one has to recite 4 rosaries of Guru mantra, then one rosary of Chetana mantra and one rosary of Gayatri mantra. These mantras can be obtained from diksha from guru or from gurudham, in Jodhpur, India or other similar organizations.

The Jodhpur Gurudham address is Mantra Tantra Yantra Vigyan, Dr. Shrimali Marg, High Court Colony, Jodhpur 342001, Rajasthan, India. The Telephone number is +91-(0291)-432209 and telefax number is +91-(0291)-432010. www.siddhashram.org

Entering Siddhashram

It is very arduous to enter Siddhashram as there are five eligibility criteria which are essential for gaining entrance into this Ashram. Only the saint of high order can enter this place with the help of his guru and the permission of senior yogis of siddhashram.

1.	Must have awakened his Kundalini upto 'Sahastrar' , (thousand petalled lotus inside the brain which is the seat of infinite consciousness).
2.	Must have mastered at least two Mahavidyas and also have thorough knowledge of the remaining eight Mahavidyas.
3.	Must have acquired the methodical knowledge of Tantra as well as of Mantra.
4.	Must be noble, simple and must have totally adopted the Indian culture.
5.	Must be the disciple of such a Guru, Yogi, ascetic or person, who himself has entered Siddhashram.

After attaining all these five criteria, the aspirant can gain entrance into Siddhashram. For this purpose, it is also essential that the aspirant while being excellent in the field of Sadhna practices, must also have great devotion and faith for his Guru.

Only after becoming a disciple of any one of the competent Gurus an aspirant can get entrance into Siddhashram due to the efforts of his Guru and thus he, by abiding at that divine place can view these saints of high order and also can learn the intricacies of Sadhna practices.