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and through their sadhana have opened up new dimensions. Kundalini, too, is a mysterious element of yoga. Jain Agamas are silent over it. From the point of view of Jain Yoga, is kundalini a power or not? If yes, where is it to be found?
Ans. In Jain Agamic literature, the word 'Kundalini' finds no mention. However, in subsequent literature influenced by Tantrism or Hatha-Yoga, this word has been used. Kundalini is certainly a mystery; nevertheless, in Jain Agamas is to be found a detailed description of its nature. The difference of name is there of course, but there is no question of denying its existence. Among the accomplishments of yoga, kundalini is recognised as a form of energy. In Jain yoga it is established as a special power under the name of Tejoleshya or Tejolabdhi.
In our body there are chiefly three kinds of vital currents. The central current flows through Sushumna in the backbone. Below Sushumna, is Shakti Kendra, the Centre of Power. Above Sushumna is Jnana Kendra, the Centre of Knowledge. Both these centres are connected with Sushumna. Without power or energy there can be no development of knowledge and without knowledge, energy is not properly utilized. Therefore, both these centres and the medial region between them constitute an important part of the body. From the point of view of sadhana, all the systems of sadhana have recognised the importance of this region. Near Shakti Kendra, the Centre of Power, there is another storehouse of energy, which can be taken as the location of kundalini. In the system of preksha dhyana, Tejoleshya, Tejolabdhi and Tejas-body are three mysterious words. The secret of kundalini is to be found in these.
Tejolabdhi has two forms-dormant or inactive and awakened or active. When this energy is dormant or inactive, instincts remain unsublimated. The sublimation of instincts too requires energy. A man without energy can
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