I do not claim to be a religious expert. Kundalini does not make you a genius. Spiritual Enlightenment is learning the information important for you to understand about your Soul and the Ineffable One God. It is not to appease mankind's lust for knowledge & notoriety. Awakening Kundalini is devastating, ecstatic, and sublime all woven together.
The knowledge that you are given when you Awaken Kundalini produces moments of "Oh" and "I thought so!" "Really?" "Wow" "What a lie that was." "That is so simple." and "Magnificent!"
That being said, I am familiar with a variety of basic religious beliefs and spiritual practices. While I do not support any, one practice over another; each faith practice has something to offer that can be useful. Regardless of origin, religion, secret societies, and many spiritual practices are by mankind, for mankind. 'Inspired writings' still fall under ego interpretation. Along my journey, many religious and spiritual symbols and practices have been explained to me. Part of spiritual enlightenment during the alchemy of the soul is learning HIS mysteries.
Here is a sampling of that information.
Jewish
Kabbalah: The ancient Mystical Kabbalah encompasses 45% of my spiritual experience with Awakened Kundalini. The remaining experience is 45% cosmic and 10% earthly. The pathworking movement of the Kabbalah is done by God. You may walk the earth and drive hundreds of miles but the attainment of the destined point or mark is activated by the Divine. The Sephirot spheres are revealed in the sky as Oracles. An Oracle is a full rainbow circle with the Light of God in the center. (pictured above) This is also the Heavenly Presence of the Divine. The Oracle may reveal picture images of future events or lines marking time, like on a clock. This particular Oracle is revealing something to occur between 2 and 6 am/pm and again at 6:30.
When you complete each kabbalah, you 'crack the shell' of the sphere (egg) and are moved to create the next connecting flower or blueprint of creation.
The Kabbalah is the Flower of Life. The explanation/interpretation of it has been expressed throughout time and across cultures such as Metatron's Cube, Sacred Geometry, Pythagorean Solids, and Kepler's Nesting Spheres. It is Creation in Motion.
The pattern is repeated on the earth, on the moon, on the sun, in the formation of planets, galaxies, and throughout the cosmos to infinity.
Head Coverings: Traditionally, 'men wear a Kippah to remind them that there is an Almighty Power above them.' While this may be true; the Real reason is that when you awaken Kundalini, the top of the head opens and you have a soft spot like an infant. The difference is that the soft spot on the head of one with Awakened Kundalini is located further back on the top of the head. I call it the 'back crown.'
One who has Awakened Kundalini and completed the entire cleansing, rebalancing, and opening of all 8 chakra Wheels of Light; the skull opens on the back of the head. It takes a couple of weeks and happens a few different times. Yes, it is painful and very sensitive when the skull is opening. Also, the back of the head flattens slightly. A channel is opened through this soft spot & flattened head for Divine communication and energy downloads. Once the head and channel are opened, you do not feel pain in that region anymore. You cannot Merkaba without this skull opening and channel in your head.
Yarmulkes, kippahs, skull caps, and scarf head-coverings are worn to protect the individual with Awakened Kundalini from the energy forces of the spiritual realms. If you can see in this image a face looking left; I am pointing to the top, back of the human head.
Cultures around the globe, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, etc. have included this practice of covering the head. They use various types of fabric and designs to accomplish this such as the songkok, keffiyeh, pakol hat, hijab, Kapp, bonnet, and even the American baseball cap. It is not a religious practice as such but an ancient protective measure that has been categorized and passed down through cultures or religious traditions.
The head covering serves as a barrier against ego influence, the evil Light, and other spiritual influences but does not hinder God's ability to communicate or energize you. Any garment that covers more than the head, such as a burka, is a cultural custom. Male dominant societies that dictate their women to wear a burka are simply exhibiting ego control and insecurity. It has nothing to do with the Ineffable One God.
Buddhist
Meditation: Meditation is the practice of sitting quietly with eyes closed and letting the brain activity calm down. It has been in practice for thousands of years and aids in healing the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual ills of the person. It is very effective but takes some patients and practice to achieve what I call, No-Mind. No-Mind is the state of mental stillness without thought. This was the main method I used to achieve Kundalini Awakening.
However, since re-entering the world, I have reviewed books, Youtube videos, and websites on meditation. Once again, hundreds of people claim to have 'the right way' to meditate and which body form to use to open the 3rd eye vs. the heart chakra. Oh, the errors of time and ego.
There is no 'Special Meditation' that opens a specific chakra over another one. The key is the Root Chakra. The chakras do NOT open out of order. The dual serpentine spiraling energies must rise up the tree (spinal column). There is no need for all the commercial hype in types of poses to meditate, either. You don't need to face East or sit on a pillow or touch your thumb to your knee or do it at a certain time of day. All of these types of advertisements are just bait to the uninformed to get money from you or to collect a following
(for future monetary gain).
In the beginning, I leaned against the bed or couch as my back muscles were not used to sitting so erect. Sometimes, I lay down to meditate. I did find morning better to meditate than later in the day, as I had less on my mind. Just start sitting and you will find what works for you. Don't be afraid to experiment a little.
God is not rigid like the Ego.
**Since there seems to be an intense Online desire to open or claim to open the 3rd Eye, let me say this to you. YOU cannot open the 3rd Eye on your own. Your Guru cannot open your 3rd Eye. You cannot open the 3rd Eye without first, Awakening Kundalini. You cannot open it out of order of opening the lower chakras. You cannot open it without the Divine blasting you with cosmic energies that crack the pineal gland open. Any claims to the contrary are false. When the pineal gland is opened it is like someone stabbing you in the head with a sword. It hurts bad.
When the pineal gland is cracked open, it starts to dissolve like sand crystals. This process takes months, even years. Next, the pineal gland begins to secrete a chemical liken to oil into the brain (aka Christ Consciousness, sacred oil anointing, christening/baptism) This happens systematically with spiritual & conscious advancement/growth. Each subsequent release of oil is like having a brain freeze when you eat ice cream too fast. This brain-freeze sensation lasts for several minutes, causing you to be unable to open your eyes. It increases the sensory ability of the optic cortex and your eyes (vision). This allows for Divine vision, Divine communication, cosmic travel, etc.
Freemasons
Symbols: The symbols found in this Secret Society are abundant and important. I have learned many of their meanings as they relate to Awakening Kundalini. From one online encounter though, the Mason I spoke with did not know what his symbols meant. Like many practices done by 'tradition,' the value and meaning behind the tradition have been lost in time and a pseudo meaning has replaced it.
Checkerboard - the black and white checkerboard dons many a floor from Masonic Temples to Auto Mechanic stations. It is used as a game platform and the flag is waved at the finish line declaring 'the winner.' The abundance of the 'sign' is found throughout society.
Some say, it represents a low consciousness and the need to evolve to higher consciousness. Some say it represents the duality of good vs. evil. The truth is that physical creation is based upon opposing forces working together to create and sustain life. As Earth is operating at the harmonic frequency of 'C' it is at the base level of human evolution. This coincides with low-level consciousness and the obvious forces of good vs. evil that you experience in your daily life.
The Cosmos is layered and multi-dimensional. Using the musical octave C, D, E, F, G, AB; the solar system is designed via frequency. You can be in the same place but at 'C' frequency the physical representation of Earth is dirty, profane, and rife with violence. But the same space. at the harmonics of 'B' is bright, clean, and full of joyful harmonious people. Strange to experience but true.
With Awakened Kundalini the definitive opposites can be noted from day to day. Again, it is based upon movement. Using the checkerboard concept: If I go into the grocery store, on a 'black day,' the store may be overcrowded, and lacking some food supplies with few bargains. If I return to the same store on a 'white day' the place may have fewer customers, full shelves, and many items that I am looking for on sale. If I am moved at an angle, the next day may also be a 'white day' and I get more goodies at a discount.
Just to add confusion into the mix, the 'black & white' checkerboard days also pertain to frequency. A "black day" at high frequency can yield amazing specials, just like a 'white day' at low frequency may look rather poorly. Over time, you see the world blended into a beautiful array of color based upon frequency of consciousness rather than the ego illusion of simply black & white.
(This has nothing to do with racial connotations. If that is your focus please, learn and grow. This concept of black & white duality of energy is played out in creation at lower frequencies. At higher consciousness; the polar differences do not exist.
"There is no more night." (black, negative, or shadow)
Apron - The masonic apron refers to the area covering the abdominals in the solar plexus region. When Divine prana breath is forced into the open mouth by God, a very unique rhythmic breathing is activated. It is separate from your regular respiration. The solar plexus region begins thumping or beating very noticeably. This thumping acts like a bellows and causes a surfactant to be secreted from the cells in the linings around the lungs, and vital organs in the abdominal cavity.
Only a person with Awakened Kundalini has this special breathing activated by God. Your Guru, Yogi, doctor, or Clergy person cannot stimulate this prana energy or solar plexus thumping. You cannot activate Prana Breath or Solar Plexus Thumping on your own.
There are a few primary reasons for this Prana Breath inhalation and Solar Plexus Thumping. Prana Breath is a special Breath of God forced into your lungs. It is energy of the highest power. This energy is then transferred into your body, spirit, and mind. The energy can be used by God to activate the release of surfactant in the linings of your organs as preparation for cosmic flight, dimensional movement, and Merkaba. It can also be used to simulate a 'birthing' event. It enhances one's ability to sensate. Meaning that when I receive Prana Breath; my hearing is exponentially increased...like Superman the comic book hero. So is the rest of my sensory perception. It also aids in the transitional state to Light, also known as Spirit; so you can see God.
Hindu
Prana: It has been referred to as "The Breath of Life," "Universal Force," "Vitality," and "Absolute Energy." It is not randomly hanging around in the air like some claim. It is a very Special energy by God forced into the mouth of one with Awakened Kundalini.
There are many uses by God for the Divine Power of Breath. As I stated above: The energy can be used by God to activate the release of surfactant in the linings of your organs as preparation for cosmic flight via Merkaba. It can also be used to simulate a 'birthing' event. It enhances one's ability to sensate. It eases communication with the Divine. It also aids in the transitional state to Light, also known as Spirit; so you can see God. the
The Ego has nothing to do with Prana Breath. The Ego cannot activate it, use it or remove it. This Prana Breath Energy is like rocket fuel vs. carrots. Your everyday oxygenated air is good and useful like the nutritional value of a handful of carrots. Prana Breath is like consuming rocket fuel and being powered up to achieve miraculously.
Peace & Light