Can you explain what a Kundalini Dark Night of the Soul is?

 Kundalini is not just an intellectual topic; it’s an experiential process. The more we try to analyze it externally, the more the mind creates expectations, which can interfere with the natural unfolding of the experience.

Should We Inquire About Kundalini?

• Enquiry with a seeking mind is natural, but obsessive questioning can create unnecessary fears.
• Many people intellectualize Kundalini without real spiritual practice, which leads to misinformation and unnecessary anxiety.
• The best way to approach Kundalini is through surrender and direct experience, rather than excessive theorizing.

Kundalini and the Dark Night of the Soul

• The "Dark Night of the Soul" is a stage where one feels lost, disconnected, or overwhelmed.
• In Kundalini awakening, this phase happens when old patterns (Sanskaras/Karmic imprints) burn away. It can feel like depression, existential crisis, or extreme emotional turmoil.
• However, if one surrenders to divine will, the process completes naturally without unnecessary suffering.
• Many texts describe this as Shakti testing the seeker—it is a necessary dissolution of the ego before higher states of realization.

The Risk of Too Much Enquiry

• When people read too much or seek answers prematurely, their mind gets trapped in expectations, fears, and concepts.
• True Kundalini awakening is beyond words, beyond the mind’s grasp.
• The ancient yogis and siddhas always emphasized surrender (Ishvarapranidhana) over excessive questioning.

What’s the Best Approach?

• Instead of excessive enquiry, practice surrender (Sharanagati).
• If Kundalini awakens, let it flow naturally—just like a river finds its way to the ocean.
• Stay devoted to your spiritual path, mantra, or meditation—this keeps the process harmonious.
• Read only authentic sources (Tantra, Upanishads, Yoga Sutras) rather than modern interpretations, which can create confusion.

Final Thought

Inquiring too much can be risky, because it strengthens the ego's need for control. Instead, trust the divine process. Surrender is the key.