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Physio-Kundalini Syndrome with neurocognitive deficits

2010; Routledge; Volume: 3; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/17542860903503718

1754-2863

Anuradha Paradkar, Santosh K. Chaturvedi,

Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment

Abstract A cultural analysis of a case that presented with features of Physio-Kundalini Syndrome and prominent cultural, spiritual and religious preoccupations of a short-lasting duration is discussed here. Interestingly, there were moderate neuropsychological deficits, which may throw light on the localization of such spiritual preoccupations. Keywords: Physio-Kundalinispiritual experiencesreligious experiencesneuropsychological deficits Notes 1. Chakaras – Energy centers believed to be located from the spine to the crown that allow Universal energy to flow into the body. In Kundalini philosophy mental and spiritual progression is believed to be attained by activating the chakras through prayer and meditation 2. Shaktipat Deksha – transmission of the guru's powers to remove all obstacles in the serpent's upward journey