Shamanism as a Global Cultural Value System.
This drawing is of Shiva one of the three main god’s in Hinduism. Shiva is the spirit associated with Yoga in Hindu literature he is in fact its originator “the supreme Yogi.” The snake (Cobra) around his neck is a sacred creature in Hindu literature. I find it interesting to note that in Kundalini Yoga the “Supreme Cosmic Energy” is portrayed as a coiled snake. © Copyrights RMND 2004-2009 The Chakral path begins at the base of the spine where the Kundalini “ supreme cosmic presence lies ” traditionally (Kundalini is portrayed as a coiled serpent i.e. a serpent “spirit.” Once Kundalini is “awakened” i.e. summoned or called forth by aid of mantras or chants, the Kundalini travels through the Chakral path, from the base of the spine upwards to the crown of the head the successful completion of which enables “god” consciousness or awareness, according to Hindu precepts and modern- understanding of Yoga usually though, the terms are changed Kundal...