Each of us has, within us, a subtle energy system. This system contains seven major chakras; seven major energy centres.  The power that brings these chakras into full blossom is the life force inside each one of us – the Kundalini.  And when this Kundalini rises from its home at the base of the spine, up through all the other chakras, and enlightens the one at the very top of the head - the Sahasrara - our Self-realisation takes place. Self-realisation - the wonderful transformation seekers of spiritual truth have always longed for.

In the past, this process – this Self-realisation – was achieved individually.  Anyone strongly desiring it would study with a guru or master for a long time – sometimes twenty years and more - clearing each energy centre one by one, until the topmost chakra became enlightened. Sometimes through deep study of God’s creation, or dedicated artistic activity - music, painting, writing - the individual’s attention was brought nearer and nearer to the balance until, eventually, Self-realisation took place.

However, in early May 1970, for the first time, this Sahasrara chakra was opened out, in a universal and collective way,  by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, the founder of Sahaja Yoga.  Since that time, through the practice of Her discovery, thousands upon thousands have gained their connection, their moksha, their enlightenment. 

And now this collective gaining of individual Self-realisation can be very easily achieved through Sahaja Yoga, which was founded by Shri Mataji for just this purpose.

Brian Bell