Here are clear and direct answers to questions that millions of scholars, spiritual seekers and scientists have been asking questions such as: What is higher consciousness? What is Kundalini? How does Kundalini work? What is the biological imperative for the next step in mankind s evolution? Is the current revolution in the younger generation a response to this imperative? Are drugs an aid to achieving self-discovery? What is the role of the sexual mechanism in Kundalini arousal? What can we do to change society? Are our leaders misleading us? All these questions and nearly fifty more are answered by Gopi Krishna in this extremely lucid and informative book. They offer specifics on the physiological and psychological changes accompanying the awakening of Kundalini. During the latter part of his life, Gopi Krishna was regarded by many scholars and scientists as a leading authority on Kundalini and consciousness research. Professor Carl Frederich von Weizsacker, Director of the Max Planck Institute for the Life Sciences, said: This man is genuine. His thoughts and language are much simpler and direct (than scientific dialectics). Higher Consciousness and Kundalini is a book for those who are seriously seeking to understand what spiritual experience really is, what role it plays in their own personal evolution, and in the overall evolution of the race.

Higher Consciousness and Kundalini

Religion & Spirituality

Gopi, Krishna

Hinduism

Institute for Consciousness Research

In this book Gopi Krishna deals specifically with the subject of meditation and with the question, what should everyone know about higher consciousness? He shows that the science of Yoga is far more complex, comprehensive and profound than is generally supposed. The book also deals with many commonly-asked questions about meditation, mysticism, drug experiences and the phenomenon of partial awareness. With the exception of his autobiography, The Awakening of Kundalini is perhaps the best of all his books to serve as an introduction to the subject.

The Awakening of Kundalini

Although some aspects of the ancient discipline of Yoga are currently familiar in the West, the real nature and purpose of' this profound science of the soul is still widely misunderstood. And in the East, where the discipline was born and reached its peak many centuries ago, much of the knowledge gained has since been lost. 
Gopi Krishna, drawing upon his own experience of Higher Consciousness, has re-examined the discipline of Yoga and its psychosomatic lever Kundalini in the light of modern knowledge and presents for the first time a clear and comprehensive analysis of this amazing subject. Citing the real goal of Yoga and the most effective way to achieve it, he describes the biological and physiological aspects of the discipline, the rewards of a successful effort, and the tremendous significance true Yoga has for the continued survival and healthy evolution of the race. 
The author explains that Yoga and kundalini are interchangeable terms, for there is no Yoga and no union of the individual with Cosmic Consciousness unless kundalini is activated. The whole matter boils down to this: the human brain, as the result of evolution, has now the capacity to exhibit another kind of consciousness which can know itself or, in other words become conscious of consciousness, look beyond Space and Time. What is more surprising, instead of arriving at a conclusion by reasoning, as every normal mind does, it can dive into an Ocean of Knowledge in which all that is knowable is known, and all the problems awaiting solutions are solved. From this ocean, droplets of fresh knowledge trickle down into normal consciousness, according to the degree of attunement with the brain, and it is these droplets of rare knowledge, not possible to recognize by empirical methods, which have always been honored as Revelation .

Kundalini: The Secret of Yoga

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

The Biological Basis of Religion and Genius is an extremely concise essay on Kundalini as the mechanism responsible for the evolution of the human race. The awakening of this psycho-physiological mechanism through the techniques of Yoga or other suitable disciplines, the author believes, produces a scientifically measurable biochemical essence that is responsible for the phenomena of genius, creativity, inspiration, the religious impulse and revelation. The main part of this book is the text of a speech Gopi Krishna presented at a meeting of scientists in Florence, Italy, October 23, 1970. It was first published in booklet form in 1971 with the cover-heading An Appeal to World Leaders, Scientists and Scholars. Shortly thereafter, Harper and Row published The Biological Basis of Religion and Genius as part of their Religious Perspectives series containing the internationally respected astrophysicist Dr. Carl Friedrich Freiherr von Weizsacker s lengthy introduction. This work has effectively remained out of print in North America and Europe for more than three decades. The original Appeal... was made to the scientific, religious and scholarly communities to work together not only to ensure our survival but also to apprise them of the next step in the evolution of human consciousness and, hopefully, ensure its healthy outcome. Based on his own experience and the testimony provided by the doctrines of the various world religious and esoteric traditions, Gopi Krishna asserted that ...either as the result of appropriate disciplines or as a natural endowment, the activity of the reproductive system is reversible and that high grade genius and every form of genuine mystical ecstasy result from the impact of this highly concentrated vital energy on the brain. Given the hold that science and technology have on modern life, Gopi Krishna realized the importance of putting his ideas to the test in the crucible of empirical science. He felt that the empirical observation of the Kundalini mechanism ...would effect a radical change in some current concepts about life and narrow the gulf existing between religion and science. It would also draw the attention of scholars towards the spiritual laws of evolution of which they have no knowledge at present. So why reprint this book now? It is clear that there has been a leap in our technological skills, our knowledge of the physical world and the advancement in the amenities available for our standard of living. It is also clear that our secular ethics have not kept pace with these advancements, thus contributing to the world conditions we now face. In order to secure our future, humanity as a whole must become aware of the Law of Evolution. Kundalini is the key to understanding and, for the satisfaction of the empirically minded, the key to verifying this Law. The concept of Kundalini brings with it a time-tested structure that current technology should be able to examine. This was certainly not the case centuries or even a few decades ago. This point is amplified by recent scientific discoveries of how the brain functions. In the U.S.A., the last decade of the 20th century was designated as the Decade of the Brain. During this period, neuroscience made significant discoveries in the areas of genetics, brain plasticity and development, imaging technologies, cell death and molecular neuro-pharmacology. Investigation of the concept of Kundalini as a universal mechanism that has a somatic basis provides humanity with a peaceful way out of our current dilemma. As Gopi Krishna said over 35 years ago, the world stands in dire need of a speedy breakthrough in the science of the spirit. It is thus time for a concerted and sophisticated research probe into the nature and composition of bio-energy.

The Biological Basis of Religion and Genius

Psychology & Counseling

Is the ‘Big Bang’ the real genesis of the universe? What is the origin of life, and how can its amazing properties be explained? Why has evolution proceeded over time from simple to more complex forms of life, and what direction will it take in the future? Is what we perceive with our senses really ‘real’. Why is it that the physical universe can be described so well by mathematics, which is a construct of our mind? And what role does consciousness play in all these questions? This book examines the way that the paradigm of reality has evolved in the past, first through faith, and then through science. Based on these trends, and on the latest discoveries in cosmology, microbiology, quantum biology, mathematics, and consciousness research, the outline of a new paradigm of reality based on consciousness is presented. Not only does this new paradigm help to answer many of the most profound questions facing us today, but presents a clear direction for the resolution of the conflicts within faith, and between faith and science.

Consciousness: The New Paradigm

Bradford, Michael

Religious Studies

A BIOGRAPHY RICH WITH NEVER-BEFORE-TOLD STORIES FROM GOPI KRISHNA’S LIFE AND LETTERS\nWell-done biographies of truly important people of the past are always relevant. But only in rare cases are they relevant to the here and now, to the way we live our lives today; to what we mean to others; to how much inner peace we know. The life story of Gopi Krishna is, however, relevant in exactly this way.\nAn enlightened yogi, hailed by The Encyclopedia of Yoga and Tantra to have given the world the most comprehensive account of kundalini awakening ever written, Gopi Krishna was also a rebel and a radical, revolutionary thinker—even building a shelter for abused women and fighting for women’s rights decades before the rest of the world.\nFrom his fight for social justice to his own momentous spiritual awakening and his impassioned plea for biologically based kundalini research, his biography is not just a compelling, powerful story, it is a roadmap for living life on the spiritual path—a sometimes challenging quest both for the great spiritual teachers who have attained enlightenment and for the many individuals Gopi Krishna predicted would now be experiencing this spiritual transformation of consciousness.\nIn Gopi Krishna—A Biography discover how this evolution to enlightenment is the key to our own awakening and to our rescue of the environment and ourselves.\nThis book is such an accomplishment. It is easy to read. It flows. It is packed with information, and it presents the best review of Gopi Krishna’s life there is. It portrays the importance of his life so well." 
Joan Shivapita Harrigan, PhD, author of Kundalini Vidya and Stories of Spiritual Transformation\n"Gopi Krishna—A Biography is an inspiration. It offers us a vivid story of the human journey even as it reveals the heart and purpose of one extraordinary spiritual teacher.” 
Oriah House, author of The Invitation, The Dance, and The Call\n“I highly recommend this book! Through it, one can be inspired by the depth of Gopi Krishna’s dedication to following his spiritual path while living fully engaged in the world, devoted to scientific kundalini research.” 
Lawrence Edwards, PhD, author of The Soul’s Journey and founder of Anam Cara Meditation\n“I was captivated by the simple yet lucid manner in which this book has been written… Degler can breathe easy in the knowledge that she has written Gopi Krishna’s biography exactly as it should be.” 
— John Warren White, author of Kundalini, Evolution, and Enlightenment

Gopi Krishna—A Biography: Kundalini, Consciousness, and Our Evolution to Enlightenment

Biographies & Memoirs

Degler, Teri

Leaders & Notable People

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