Spiritual Growth: The Heart of Consciousness

CJ talk to Swami Khecaranatha about his organization “The Heart of Consciousness” What is the heart of consciousness? What did Abhinavagupta say about the heart and why is it so important to our spiritual growth? Why is a concentration on the chakras a side show and a distraction from the main event? Why is the 3rd eye, heart, crown, and first charka such a focus in Nathaji’s practice? What is the still point? Where is it located? Why is finding it important? How do you stay open hearted and still protect yourself from people you think are dangerous?

Spiritual Growth: YouTube Interview with Swami Khecaranatha

About Swami Khecaranatha

Khecaranatha talks to us directly, sharing his experience from four decades of spiritual practice. He presents a systematic guide to the practice of Kuṇḍalinī Sādhana, including how to develop the flow that awakens the living force of kuṇḍalinī. The direct awakening of kuṇḍalinī by śakti is considered to be the most excellent in the Tantric tradition, and this form of higher initiation is the essence of the practice taught by Swami Khecaranatha. It is marvelous to see how his teachings coincide with the Trika school of Shaivism. Khecaranatha has attained, through the transmission of his teachers and a lifetime of practice and profound personal experience, a deep understanding of Kashmiri Shaivism and Anuttara Trika. Thus, he summates in his realization and teachings what was considered by the Kashmiris to be the most elevated practice of all the Tantric schools.