Kundalini
State University of New York Press (Verlag)
978-0-88706-801-0 (ISBN)
The book provides a deep understanding of Tantra and of the underlying purpose of Tantracism. The author carefully considers the Caryakrama practices of sexual expression as a means of awakening and controlling Kundalini.
Silburn draws together passages from the Trika, Krama, and Kaula systems ranging through Abhinavagupta and Lalla and provides both translation and commentary for them. Chapters on the Chakras, the Nadis, and on mantras further elucidate the topic and lead to a forceful conclusion: Kundalini is the source of ultimate human knowledge and power.
Lilian Silburn is Director of Research at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique in Paris. For many years she has been respected worldwide as a leader in studies of the Shaivism of Kashmir. She has published many books and articles on the subject.
Foreword
Introduction
Kundalini Yoga Rhythm and Vibration
The Dance of Siva
Rhythm
Stirring and Churning of the Energy
Return to the Heart
Part One Awakening and Unfolding of Kundalini
Serpent of the Depths
Chapter 1 Siva's Triple Emission and the Three Aspects of Kundalini
Supreme Emission
Intermediate Emission
Lower Emission
Para or Purnakundalini
Chapter 2 The "Coiled" Kundalini Within the Human Body
Centers(Cakra) and
Median Way, Wheels and Triangles
Illustrations
Chapter 3 Various Means of Unfolding the Median Way
Destruction of Dualizing Thought (vikalpaksaya)
Means Associated with the Breath(prana)
The Syllable OM and the Synchronization of the Breaths
Contemplation of the Intial and Final Extremities (kotinibhalana)
Retraction and Expansion of the Energy
Chapter 4 The Parabija SAUH and the Rod Practice
Visarga, Unmana, and Kramamudra
Chapter 5 Movements of Kundalini Related to a Yogin's Practice
Supreme Kundalini and the Kundalini of Consciousness
Pranakundalini
Adhahkundalini, Descending Energy
Urdhvakundalini, Ascending Energy
Slow and Gradual Way
Incomplete or Defective Ways
Chapter 6 Various Reactions Occurring in a Yogin
The Five Phases of Vibration or the Signs on the Path
Sixfold Upsurge of the Breath and Corresponding Forms of Bliss
Text in Transliterated Sanskrit
Chapter 7 Cosmic Kundalini or the Intimate Sacrifice
Part Two Piercing of the Centers and Stages of the Ascent
Chapter 1 Vedhadiksa, Initiation Through Penetration
The Plenary Oblation
Penetration of the Guru into the Disciple's Breaths
Initiations by Piercing of the Centers
Mantravedha, Piercing of the Centers by Means of Mantra
Nadavedha, Piercing Through Mystic Resonance
Binduvedha, Piercing Through Virile Potency
Saktavedha, the so-called Energy Piercing
Bhujangavedha, the so-called Serpent Piercing
Paravedha, Supreme Piercing
Outer Initiations
Abhiseka, Consecration
Text in Transliterated Sanskrit
Chapter 2 Somananda's Saktavijnana
Translation
Analysis
Sanskrit Text in Devanagari
Chapter 3 Goraksanatha's Amaraughasasana
The Natha
Excerpts from the Text
Analysis
Illustration
Part Three The Deeper Meaning of the Esoteric Pratice
Chapter 1 The Androgyne
Kundalini and Sexual Life
Effervescence and Fervor
Chapter 2 Transfiguration of the Body and of the Universe
Translation and Gloss of an Excerpt from the Yogasamcara
Chapter 3 The Mantra SAUH and KHA
SAUH , the Mantra of Emanation
KHA, the Mantra of Resorption
Chapter 4 Kulamarga, the Esoteric Way
Qualifications Required for Kulayaga
Effects of the Caryakrama Practice
Uncertainty and Fluctuation
Esoteric Gatherings, Yoginimelaka
Quiescence and Emergence
Caryakrama and Kramamudra
Madhyacakra and Anucakra
Yoginibhu
Respective Roles of Man and Woman
Chapter 5 Kulayaga, Esoteric Sacrifice Excerpts with Commentary from the Tantraloka, Chapter XXIX
Definition
Main Wheel and Secondary Wheels
Description of Madhyacakra or Urdhvadhaman
Santodita. Quiescent and Emergent
The Triple Visarga : Quiescence, Emergence, and Kaula
Union or Fusion
Mantravirya Peculiar to Dvani , Sound Vibration
The Supreme Mystical Attitude. Khecarimudra
Definition of Omnipenetration(Mantravyapti)
Rahasyopanisad Krama, the Secret Process
Table: Eightfold Wheel and the Eight Bhairava
Conclusion
Index
List of Abbreviations and Works
| Reihe/Serie | SUNY series in the Shaiva Traditions of Kashmir |
|---|---|
| Übersetzer | Jacques Gontier |
| Zusatzinfo | Total Illustrations: 0 |
| Verlagsort | Albany, NY |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Gewicht | 336 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Hinduismus |
| ISBN-10 | 0-88706-801-4 / 0887068014 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-88706-801-0 / 9780887068010 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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