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Recieved: 1999/11/18 07:33
Subject: [K-list] Mantras in Kundalini Yoga
From: Harsha (Dr. Harsh K. Luthar)

Tony's recent post reminding me to let everyone know that we have several
very knowledgeable people on the list on Kundalini Shaki, including Jan,
Jill, Holly, Linda, and others. Several are very familiar with the
traditional literature and mantras on chakras and these would include Linda,
Janpa, and many others. The mantras and yantras for the chakras differ
depending on the tradition - but similar themes are present. Both the Hindu
bija (seed) mantras and the Jaina seed mantras traditionally were held
secret and only given through initiation but now are widely available. The
Mantra science is an exact science. I grew up reading Swami Sivananda's
books on Yoga and Meditation and he has written on virtually every aspect of
different systems of yoga, including Kundalini Yoga.. His book on mantras is
quite excellent. In general, Swami Sivananda's books have great value for
those seeking the traditional point of view. The book "Psychology of Seven
Centers" by Chitrabhanuji (my teacher) might be useful for some as well. It
is based on lectures given at the Jain Meditation Center in the 1970s,
during the time I was there. In it, he explains the psychological nature of
the chakras and gives the Jaina mantras for each center. The more complex
Shakti mantras comprising of particular combinations of individual bija
mantras are still given only to "advanced" students directly by the teacher.

Love to all
Harsha

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