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Recieved: 2001/03/20 07:46
Subject: [K-list] Using Mantras with Kundalini
From: Harsha
On 2001/03/20 07:46, Harsha posted thus to the K-list:
I would like to introduce you to Michael Hortling, a brilliant and most
insightful Yogi and practitioner of Kundalini and Mantra Yoga. He has
written an excellent and remarkable article based on his first hand
knowledge of Kundalini awakening, its effects, and on mantra practice.
Michael is one of the those humble and quiet souls who keeps a low profile
but when he contributes, the depth and experience behind his sharing becomes
evident.
Michael Hortling is currently residing in Germany. He combines mantra yoga
practice with playing the guitar and creating music. As a youngster, he had
a mystical experience while watching the Aurora Borealis drape itself across
the Northern sky and this may have caused his energies to be like the
Aurora, flowing, generously gentle and glowing brightly. We thank him for
his wonderful sharing.
Michael's article can be found by going to the following URL of the HS
Magazine.
<http://www.harshasatsangh.com>http://www.harshasatsangh.com
Here are some selected excerpts from Michael's article.
Using Mantras with Kundalini
"Over 20 years ago, the kundalini-shakti erupted within myself. Since I
didn't have a clue about what had happened to me and I experienced some
quite unpleasant side-effects of this awakening, I had to start looking for
remedies in order to ease some of the discomfort. This has been a more or
less ongoing process ever since and although I can't say that all problems
have disappeared, some interesting insights and experiences have been gained
and that alone has made the journey very worthwhile."
"The effects on the psyche, and on one's ideas about oneself and life in
general, that come about by an active kundalini are far reaching indeed, but
this transformation seems to have a price attached to it. In my case I've
been plagued by a variety of symptoms ranging from physical health problems
to bouts of anxiety and depression. As a result, I've been led to closely
observe and attempt to harmonize the innermost workings and mechanics of my
mind and body using a variety of techniques and methods such as tai-chi,
hatha-yoga and various types of meditation."
"I was sitting in meditation one day, quietly repeating the mantra in
thought, growing progressively calmer and relaxed as a result as the normal
rush and clutter of the mind began to recede. Suddenly it hit me like bolt
of lightning - I was inside "myself", calmly watching the mantra repeating
itself, calmly observing whatever thought-processes still passed through the
mind - BUT I WASN'T THE MIND - I WAS THE OBSERVER OBSERVING THE MIND! An
enormous sense of relief and gratitude welled up inside as I in one instant
understood that everything that really created problems in my life was
either mind or body, but that the real "I" was the silent and totally
unaffected observer, calmly watching everything come and go."
"This was a very profound experience since it in one instant blew the
identification with the mind to bits. I had always somehow thought that I
actually WAS the constant inner monologue and imagery playing themselves out
and now this was shown to be not true at all in a perfectly clear way. I was
actually the screen on which the mind with its movies was projected - but I
wasn't the images themselves."
Again, thanks for a beautiful and well written article Michael and thanks
Amanda for asking Michael to contribute. I love Michael's easy flowing
straight from the heart writing style as will others.
Love to all
Harsha
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