What happens when the Kundalini is awakened?

Once the Kundalini is awakened, one may have a variety of experiences such as: seeing flashes of light or colors, hearing internal sounds of bells ringing or bees humming, spontaneous vibrations or movements of the body, and greater mental peace, to name a few. If at this stage the student persists in spiritual practices like meditation, then the Kundalini will travel upward from the base of the spine, the muladhara chakra through the (Sushumna) upward trough all the chakras in succession and ultimately reaches the Sahasrara. When this happens, one attains a state of transcendental consciousness called samadhi, understands one's true identity, and thereby becomes gradually liberated.

What are the benefits?

Self-realization is the ultimate and the most desirable state to be attained, and the awakened Kundalini leads to this state. However, even when the Kundalini is aroused and spiritual evolution is substantially hastened; there is no guarantee that Self-realization will be attained in the current lifetime. Therefore, it is encouraging to know many tangible benefits are gained even during the early stages of the awakening and upward travel of the Kundalini.

Awakening the Kundalini has a general purifying effect on the body and mind. The aspirant's health often improves; he often feels light and energetic; the mind becomes restful.
Diseases of the body and impurities of the mind are often caused by irregularities and blockages of the prana. These impediments can be gradually eliminated once the Kundalini is awakened.


At more advanced levels the benefits are intensified and encompass more subtle realms. The devotee can achieve ever greater peace, control over his mind, become more creative, can experience profound inner joy. He becomes a more complete person who can function under adverse circumstances with great poise, and is able to consciously absorb prana from the universe and direct it for physical and mental well-being. Ultimately, the aspirant encounters knowledge of the Self.