Kundalini -- An Untold Story: A Himalayan Mystic's Insight into the Power of Kundalini and Chakra Sadhana

I purchased this book because I knew the author shares genuine information based on his own experience. It was very simple to read with useful information about all the chakras, including the literal meaning, the esoteric meaning and other associated information. As one who is sincerely looking at the path of meditation, I do however wish that the book contained more information on how to meditate on each chakra, i.e. what we ought to visualise and how to implement the sound and colour into the meditation. Overall it's a book I would highly recommend as it is probably the most reliable, realistic and genuine information available out there on Kundalini and the chakras. I would suggest that you purchase this book if you want information from someone who tried, tested and obtained results from the practice. Thank you Om Swami for sharing your valuable knowledge with us.

I’ve only just stared reading it but I’m enjoying it so far, delivery time was quick

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I bought this book on Amazon US as it wasn't available in the UK. Re posting my review here for the benefit of readers in the UK: Profound read for those who wish to learn Like most of Om Swami’s books, it’s very difficult to let this book go once you have started on it. Easy, lucid and expressive writing style makes the understanding of multi-dimensional complex subjects very easy to understand for those who actually wish to know and learn. I found some extremely new take on certain widely written aspects of the Chakras. But unlike most authors, Om Swami does not regurgitate old with a twist, but has been very bold to state something unheard of before backed with evidence of an interpretation of timeless scriptures and his own experience of long deep meditation. If you are a genuine seeker and a student of meditation and self- discovery, there is a lot to take from this book. A casual, curious reader can build their understanding on the subject of Chakras and Kundalini. Someone who has progressed on this journey would gain identification and encouragement and those who have been fortunate to experience meditative bliss will find vindication in the description given by Om Swami. Read without any self-imposed barriers of religious beliefs for best understanding as this story transcends any man made religion, it actually surpasses intellect too as it discusses matters beyond the limitation of human rationality. Would strongly recommend this to every seeker. An essential tool in your journey…

I really enjoyed this book as the others of Om Swami so far. I wish he had added a similar chapter such as; "Awakening the Goddess: The Actual Sadhna" in the other book "A million thoughts". Meditation is hard and the negative/ insecure thoughts constantly keep pouring. When I read the chapter on "Awakening the Goddess: The Actual Sadhna", I felt Om Swami was being honest about his experiences and struggles. One can relate to the author's experiences. It affirms the faith which is essential for a beginner to bring in the discipline. It made a different for me, he answered the "So what?" question.

Not for me.

He clearly still has a huge ego which is clear from the introductions, but also his teachings lack all substance. He isn't enlightened and therefore can't actually follow him

Beautiful book for the spiritually inclined. I was fortunate to have heard a full chapter from Swamiji in Delhi. My only small humble request would be that if the book had a double-page table of the chakras with rows & columns explaining some basics, it would have been great. I look forward to many more books from the great realised master. Thank you Swamiji for guiding us all.

abgesehen von ein paar langatmigen göttergeschichten ist das buch ein interessanter und erhellender lesestoff. om swami hat sich nichts geschenkt. er hatte mit tigern, bären, aggressiven wildhunden, schlangen, skorpionen und den unbilden des himalayawetters zu tun. teilweise ist er nachts um ein uhr aufgestanden, hat im eiskalten fluss gebadet und ab 2 uhr meditiert. in seiner intensivsten phase hat er durchschnittlich 22 stunden am tag meditiert, was zu extremen körperlichen schmerzen geführt hat. grundlage seiner kundalinipraxis ist der indische text lalita sahasranama, in dem kein platz für schnickschnack ist. tschakra-armbänder, -anhänger, -räucherwerk oder -musik haben laut om swami absolut nichts mit echter chakra-arbeit zu tun. auch die zahl der lotosblätter, die silben darauf oder die zugeordneten götter spielen keine rolle. entscheidend ist nur die lage eines tschakras, seine farbe und seine keimsilbe (bidscha-mantra). wenn man durchdringende konzentration und einen bewegunslosen körper entwickelt hat und mindestens 2 stunden am tag meditiert, kann man das unterste tschakra nach etwa einem jahr durchbohren. das nächste dauert genauso lang, die restlichen etwa ein halbes jahr. nur wenige bringen die geschichte zu ende. die werden dafür mit einem dauerhaften glück belohnt, das nicht mehr verloren gehen kann. auf den youtube-videos von om swami sieht man es ihm teilweise an.

I received a used damaged book

Kundalini is a marvelous book. Om Swami uses his amazing story telling capabilities to bring to you the origins and the background of Kundalini. When I read the book, the events he described were worded intriguingly and simply so I could paint the picture or roll the film in my head as if I was there. He reminds the reader of our ancient body and mind through reference of scriptures and there awesome stories. I felt connected to the stories as all of us face the same trial and tribulations as people in the events; we want to not just push but remove the barriers completely. With meditation this is possible (whether you believe them to be true or metaphorical is your choice). I learned more then I thought I would and was ready upon completion eventually to begin working my way in to the practice. With the right amount of effort, sincerity. and discipline anybody that would like to embark on this once in a lifetime journey can achieve a truly amazing state of consciousness. Here are some common questions that he (Om Swami) answered in regards to what is truly important in order to begin this journey: I worded it slightly differently but used the same concepts he used. Do you need a Guru to begin this journey or do you need to get initiated to begin or complete this journey? No you do not. Your body is like a guitar. If you get a guitar you can learn to play it with no lessons at all. But it does help to have a guitar instructor to learn. However, their are great guitarists no formal training yet became renowned as a truly skilled individual at their Art. Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Prince were all self-taught guitarists. You to can have no formal training but learn your body and master it (the book still gives some assistance on how to meditate to get yous started). If you need a guru, a guru will find you. How do you pronounce the sound Syllables for each Chakra or plexus? The first one is stated, the other exact pronunciations aren't in the book. He said it is the quality of visualization that play's one of the biggest roles in mastering the Plexus's. The intention, tenacity, and sincerity play a big role as well. He also said if your determined enough the universe will make way for you. Don't give up. I practice differently, the colors are different and syllables are different in the practice I am doing? That is fine. He has his source where he got his information. If you are comfortable with your practice stick to it. However, this way, is a way, he knows brings results. This is for the sincere seeker. Results will come only through intense practice, after around,1000 hours of work one will see REAL results at the first stage (depending on the person). Please grab this book it could change your life eternally. Thank You Om Swami for this book. Kindest regards

Love it . A great read while i was fasting. Really enjoyed the monks perspective on chakras.

Un modo un po' diverso dal solito, più particolare per spiegare meglio l'energia kundalini e il sistema dei chakra. Consigliato soprattutto per chi ne sa poco/nulla (come me) su questo argomento