Part 23: Kundalini Symbols Are Everywhere
This section is a bit of a fun one all about the Kundalini symbology that we have all around us, hidden in plain sight. Some of it goes overlooked.
I’ll share a couple stories, including one of my favourites about how I found the largest statue dedicated to Kundalini Shakti ever, once again, hidden in plain sight. Definitely, the coolest thing I ever found in my life.
There are many reasons for why the snake represents the Kundalini. The Kundalini in its dormant state, lies coiled 3 times at the base of the spine, like a snake. When it awakens, it moves upward along the spinal column, weaving in and out of the 7 chakras. The spine itself is shaped and curved like a snake too.
The snake also represents the shedding of skin, which is a growth process, a healing process, a death and rebirth process, which is what the Kundalini process is, of course.
The snake is also a powerful animal that can kill, so it must be respected. This is one thing that I understood about snakes and Kundalini. Kundalini must be respected also.
So let’s take a look at where the serpent shows up all around us.
Caduceus
Here we have the classic Caduceus symbol. This symbol, with two snakes intertwining around a winged rod, comes from Hermes, the messenger of the Gods, from Greek mythology.
We have the two snakes, which might represent the two major nadis that exist next to to the Sushumna nadi along the spinal column. They are called Ida and Pingala in Sanskrit. They weave around each chakra, finally meeting at the crown, where two wings represent awakened consciousness.
The Caduceus symbol today is used to represent health and healing. It shows up in healthcare, which points toward the healing power of the Kundalini force.
Caduceus vs Death. Department of Health & Wellness, Fulton County, Georgia
However, some claim this is an erroneous use of the symbol, as the actual symbol of healing is the Rod of Asclepius, which only has one snake intertwined upwards on a rod.
To me, both represent the Kundalini, which is the ultimate symbol of healing, so I don’t see any real issue with using either.
Rod of Asclepius
Prior to my major Kundalini awakening experience, when I was leading up to it and experiencing a lot of synchronicity and phenomena, I met with a friend for a bite at the mall. He was also experiencing Kundalini process. Together we went on a walk around the mall and eventually looked for a bench to sit. All the benches were occupied, so we kept walking. Finally, we found a bench and sat down and were speaking about the Kundalini together.
Then we noticed that we were seated directly in front of a pharmacy and on the glass window was a massive Caduceus symbol etched into it. It was a nice wink and nod from the Goddess, Shakti, that we were on the right track.
A similar symbol representing the Kundalini Shakti is one that we see all the time - the dollar sign. Once again, we have the slithering serpent rising up a rod. We see it every day. In some respects, we worship it too.
The origins of the dollar sign are not completely known, but to me, it seems like the Kundalini Shakti showing herself once again.
Civil War-era advertisement depicting the dollar sign as a snake, 1861 (Library of Congress).
The Kundalini Shakti is not only how we represent health, but also how we represent wealth. Isn’t that something?
In the first chapter of the Bible, the serpent shows up again too. We have Adam, Eve, and the snake. The serpent approaches Eve and offers her a chance to attain knowledge. I won’t go too into detail about this, because I’m not familiar enough, but there’s plenty online that breaks down this symbology.
I think what’s most notable is that this is the first story told in the Bible. It’s not hidden away in some cryptic verse. It’s right there in the open from the beginning.
The religious symbology of the snake, representing the Kundalini, also shows up in Buddhism. We see here the Buddha being protected by the hood of a cobra. Tibetan Buddhism acknowledges Kundalini by the way. You can look more into this yourself.
The ancient Egyptians also have very similar symbology representing the Kundalini Shakti and divinity. Pharaohs are portrayed with the snake as well. Symbols representing the spiritual awakening process are everywhere in ancient Egypt.
Of course, we can’t forget the Yogic systems of India, in which the serpent of Kundalini shows up all around.
This religious symbology is not random. Each of these icons were created with intention. The symbols used are a special language that is being spoken.
Finally, let me share with you about my discovery of the largest statue dedicated to Kundalini Shakti on the planet.
A few months before my major Kundalini awakening experience, I was in the midst of experiencing a lot of Kundalini phenomena. Heat in my spine, explosive bliss in my heart, deep and spontaneous meditation, and incredible synchronicity.
I found myself at a theme park here in Canada, called Wonderland. At Wonderland, I was about to go on a famous ride called Leviathan. As I sat on the rollercoaster before it launched, I noticed the attendant. His name tag said Shakti. And then we blasted off.
Soon after, I began to think about how his name alone was another nod and wink from the Universe, from Shakti, the Divine Mother, that I was on the right track. But the realization didn’t stop there.
Next, I thought about the name Leviathan, the sea snake. As well, I count 7 major drops on the roller coaster, aligning with the 7 chakras. Clearly, this has to be the largest Kundalini Shakti statue on the planet, that is not only a statue, but also a direct experiential machine that represents the intense roller coaster ride, with ups and downs, that is the Kundalini process.
Now, I don’t necessarily think the designers were aware of Kundalini Shakti and trying to make their roller coaster represent it. I think that they were divinely inspired to choose this name for their roller coaster.
The same goes for those who decided to use the other symbols for the healthcare field and the dollar sign. I think that, just like when we channel art with the inspiration of the muse, these choices were divinely inspired too.
Maybe I’m a crazy person trying to superimpose my favourite topic onto the world and give meaning where there isn’t any. Maybe what I call synchronicity is merely coincidence and this can all be explained away as being random and arbitrary.
Personally, I don’t think so, but I leave this up to you to decide. Maybe you have some of your own encounters with Kundalini Shakti symbology in your life. How do the pieces fit for you?
Let me know your thoughts and feedback in the comments or over email. I’d love to hear from you.
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