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    Is there kundalini

    10 months ago 128

    In Jainism, the path to liberation does not depend on “kundalini” as commonly described in yoga traditions.

    Key points from a Jain-dharma view:

    1. Classical Jain scriptures (Āgams, Tattvārth Sūtra, etc.) do not teach a specific “kundalini‑jāgran” system (snake‑like energy, chakra‑piercing, etc.).
    2. Jain dharma always centres on:

    - Right Faith (samyak darshan) - Right Knowledge (samyak jñān) - Right Conduct (samyak chāritra)

    Purification of the soul’s qualities (jñān, darshan, sukshma virya, etc.) is important, not awakening of a particular bodily energy.

    1. Some later Jain yoga authors (especially in the medieval period) use words like chakra, nāḍī, prāṇa under the influence of the wider Indian yoga environment, but:

    - Even there, the goal is still: removal of karma and attainment of keval‑jñān. - Any special inner experiences or “shakti” are seen as secondary side-effects, not the aim.

    1. From a strict Jain standpoint:

    - Running after powers, energies, visions, etc. is a distraction if it increases pride, attachment or curiosity. - Real “energy awakening” is the awakening of vivek (spiritual discrimination) and vītarāg bhāva (state free from attachment and aversion).

    So, if you ask, “Is there kundalini in Jainism?”:

    • Jainism does not deny that subtle bodily processes exist.
    • But it does not make kundalini‑sādhanā a part of the essential path.
    • The safe Jain focus is: control of passions, vows, tapas, svādhyāy, and dhyān that destroy karma and lead to moksha.
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