3 Granthi in Kundalini Yoga © Life Sloka
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In Kundalini Yoga, it is said that there are three Granthi can be responsible
for preventing prana from rising up through Sushumna Nadi. This Granthi
three knots prevent one’s full potential from Kundalini rising energy. These
three knots are Brahma Granthi, Vishnu Granthi and Rudra Granthi. They
also relate to the Prakritis three Gunas (Tamas, Rajas and Sattva).
Some yogis in yoga see Granthi as a bamboo tree, where each segment is a
barrier or barrier to the increase in kundalini energy.
The chakras in the psycho-physical human body at the dormant state form
complex intertwined structures, called Granthi, or knots, as they are “link”
matter and spirit, enhancing the sense of ego. There are three main granthis
in the human body, which make the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
respectively, and they are called Brahma Granthi, Vishnu Granthi and Rudra
Granthi.
In any practice to achieve success in the process of Kundalini awakening it is
important to open these psychic knots. However, it is quite difficult because
of granthi inextricably connected with all that we are accustomed to thinking
of our personality, our habits, qualities, desires.
Three granthis together constitute the unconscious complexes (samskara)
woven by illusion, and the weight and rigidity of the past is strong opposition
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The Brahma granthi separates the first two chakras (Mulahra and
Suadhisthana chakras) from the Manipura chakra. The sympathetic chain is
continuous, however, at the upper level of the splanchnic nerves, the
presynaptic system changes to the post-synaptic system. So, one can say the
Vishnu Granthi is between the Manipura and the Anahata chakras.
Brahma Granthi is the first major block that sadhaka need to transcend. This
granthi keeps a person under the illusion of the material benefits, physical
pleasures, lethargy, ignorance, and uncertainty.
Among all the most powerful is an illusion of physical pleasure. This granthi
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In short, anatomically the Granthis exist due to either the change of systems
from sympathetic to parasympathetic, the separation of Vagus nerve from the
Sacral nerve, or the changes from presynaptic fibers to postsynaptic fibers.
The philosophy of Kundalini Yoga is associated with the flow of energy in the
channels called Ida and Pingala, (the female and male channels of the astral
body, comparable to the sensory and motor nerves of the physical body) and
its criss-cross centers in the spinal canal called Sushumna Nadi called
chakras.
The three major intersections in the central Sushumna Nadi are at
Muladhara (pelvic region), Anahata (chest region) and Ajna chakras (between
the eyebrows) are interpreted as Granthi because the exchange energies of
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physical and mental levels occur at these three places and named after the
Trinity.
Granthi means a knotted area which prevents the free flow of energy (Prana)
from rising upwards. The concept and explanations related to granthi is a
vague term that deals with very internal issues of undoing it and hard to give
a figurative expression in a stone medium because they are levels of
awareness where the power of Maya, ignorance, and attachment to material
things are especially strong.
According to ancient spiritual science, every human has a gross physical
body, the subtle astral body, and mind as its counterpart which is linked to
each other. Though mind resides and interacts in the physical body, it cannot
be given proof for its structure nor location in the body, but the mind
influences the astral body also. The energy for the physical body is through
external aids, but, energy for the astral body is dependent on the calm state
of mind which can be achieved by getting out of the worldly entanglements
termed as granthi.
The Ida and Pingala Nadi that are like spirals of opposite poles of the central
axis intertwine and unlock while passing through the seven chakras. Psychic
knots of granthis are like protective blockages for the gradual change in
awareness and open only with the purification of mind and balance between
the two Nadi. The purpose of granthis is to block the sudden upward flow of
prana, are like circuit breakers to protect the overload that may occur to the
practitioner in case of a spontaneous ascension. The display of ‘granthis’ is
associated with the ‘Trinity’ as the three main deities (Tri Murti).
They are visualized like psychic knots or obstacles on the path of the
awakened kundalini, (The power of awareness) which is difficult to pass
through for every human, as it brings about a change in personality. Each
aspirant must transcend these barriers to make a clear passageway for the
ascending kundalini. In tantra based sculptures, the two major components
Nadi, Ida and Pingala of kundalini as are pictured in anthropomorphic form
as male and female human figures and crisscross is indicated as in contact or
the hand positioned in the specific region of chakra.
In sculptural representations of this topic, the figures, since it is related to
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mind, the core of ‘Chitta’, are usually presented in a nude form, as the bare
body represents the unadorned form of mind. In symbolic representations,
they are like male and female snakes coiling at three places. The psychic
Knots of granthi is depicted in the symbolized form as the Shiva Linga
symbol. Different temples use different motifs to convey this topic in
sculptures. The two sculptural representations are:
Kundalini yoga, a classification under tantra yoga is the form of subtle energy
that flows in tubular channels called Nadis towards the conductor. The
conductor is nothing but the nerve energy in the physical body that is
encased in the spinal canal and called Sushumna. The intersections are
recognized as chakras, seven in number, where the two nadi crisscross. At
every chakra, a perfect balance and harmony must be established between
the two Ida, Pingala Nadi or otherwise the energy of kundalini cannot
progress to higher levels in the central channel of Sushumna.
In sculptural representations of tantra yoga depictions, the mind was
projected as the female deity and prana as the male deity. Some sculptures
depict the two male and female figures to be in contact at three or five
regions like the foot, knee, genital place (Muladhara), heart (Anahata) and
the tip of the nose (that is connected to Ajna chakra). Some schools recognize
the chakras to be sixteen starting from foot, knee, palm, and so on. The
contact at the foot and knee is suggestive of the lower points from which the
Ida and Pingala (Female and male Nadi) arise and proceed. The contact at
the foot is suggestive of the initial phase of activating the Ida and Pingala
Nadi.
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BRAHMA GRANTHI
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VISHNU GRANTHI
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RUDRA GRANTHI
Rudra Granthi in Ajna chakra is called Itara or Itakhya Linga. The linga is
black, well defined with a very consolidated outline. Here, in Ajna, the
awareness of ‘what I am’ is more sharply defined and various capacities are
being awakened. The Dhumra and Bana Linga are depicted in lotus petals
and only Itara linga is well defined. It signifies a state of non-duality. Clearing
of Rudra granthi promotes spiritual vision. Awareness goes at the
transpersonal level with super consciousness.
The loving gaze was used as a simile in tantra based sculptures to explain the
abstract concept that mind (female) and prana (male) are harmonizing and
mind is coming under the control of prana, in other words, mind is one with
the object concentrated upon enjoying supreme bliss and super
consciousness called ‘samadhi’.
The third contact at nose tip is related to crossing the hurdle of Rudra
granthi – restraining from the thoughts of pride that comes sometimes from
service to others or as the knower of knowledge. The pride prevents one from
uniting with all with a non-dual thought. The three granthis when crossed,
open the doors of Sahasrara chakra promoting spiritual vision and super
consciousness. The Ida Pingala Nadi first intersect at the base of the spine
and ends at the third eye center indicated at the apex of the nose. At the
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third eye center, these two currents cross over to connect with the right and
left hemispheres of the brain.
The nose of the two male and female figures touch to symbolize the
revitalization of memory and concentration of intuitive knowledge or
cognition. Physiologically, the nasal nerves of olfactory bulb travel directly to
the limbic area of the brain which controls the unconscious intuition of
memory and sexuality. It functions in the region of Ajna chakra governing the
Ajna and Sahasrara chakras. It represents the transformation of an existing
form, idea or concept into the universal aspect. It is associated with the
attainment of siddhis, a psychic phenomenon but still attached to and the
concept of self as the power. In a psychological perspective, though serving
others is a completely satisfactory way to spend one’s life at this stage, this
service could create resentment against others, and view them as lesser
beings as the pride of acquiring knowledge sometimes gains an upper hand.
One must surrender the sense of individual ego and transcend duality to
make further spiritual progress and then complete the circle by bringing that
consciousness into compassionate actions.
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“Linga” three half circles that are above the “Yoni” Kundalini in the form of a
snake resides in the cakra Muladhara and in in Muladhara there is linga and
yoni this is where Kundalini as a power of silence. Kundalini is also known by
various names including Mrs. Durga, Mother at times, Mrs. Bhuta, Mother
Universe, Mrs. Bagawati and so on, all Mother’s names are Himself. She is
also referred to as Ibu Prana, the inner Power of the Mother or latent energy
whatever the name refers to her. I offer my devotion to the Great Mother …
Energy Mother …
The negative polarities will flow towards the positive polarity, and the
positive polarity is in the fontanel in Sahasrara Cakra where the Supreme
Lord is located. Passive Shiva who is silent but whose vibrations spread to
meet nature. Single Shiva (Eka) and many (various) at the same time. Shiva
who lives in Sahasrara means that the vibrations of his silence dwell in each
person’s Sahasrara. He sits in his favorite siddhasana, he whose body is
bright as the reflection of sunlight on a snow mountain, whose hair is neatly
woven, which flows holy Ganga water, surrounded by beautiful crescent
moons, wears snakes as His necklace, blue-necked, body covered with weed,
His two hands lifted up to give blessings and deliver from all fears, adorned
with tiger skins as His garments, who sat on a lotus of thousands of golden
leaves, whose smiles emit vibrations of peace.
The awakening of the Kundalini energy flow is determined by our level of
consciousness, or in other words, we process it, we are the controller.
The thing to consider is that energy is still energy, He will follow our own
consciousness, follow our mindset if we think towards virtue
In each bulkhead, vertebrae are stored with positive and negative karma as
long as humans life. Every action or result of mental karma will be placed
according to the place that caused it.
For example karma as a result of:
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The two way of Oneness and Karma Melting through this method
(granthi) :
Being aware of every moment of attitudes and mental changes or the like is
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very necessary to get to the next level, as well as efforts to unleash the power
of the siddhis obtained. Giving up the siddhi that is obtained does not mean
that it will disappear when the higher attainments all of the things below will
also be followed and controlled (included).
Both unity from above and taking the road from the bottom produced
“Amritha / Tirta Kundalini”. The effect of this will result in peace, calm,
silence, towards Samadhi.
In Bali, this meaning is also poured into the song Wargasari Down the Tirta
so sublime … etc. Where this is the way from above (Requesting) the union of
Shiva and Durga / Shakti (Kundalini).
In Kanda pat he the power that results in the purification of Tirta seeps
through the bamboo cavities, arteries and the like depending on the
experience he sees,
This result is also a Tirta “wiping out” (negative melting) released through
saliva (vaguely inserted in a glass of water for Tirta by some Balinese
healers). While some possessed (kerauhan) he came out through a kind of
mucus through the nose when possessed.
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