By Chelsea (Rajñi) King

With each Shaktipat experience, my ability to receive what Gurudevi gives is greater.  This time, I received a promise of the state that I can live in all the time.  For the whole weekend and beyond, this experience was tangible and accessible.

During chant and meditation on Friday evening, the concentration of yogic energy (shakti) was palpable.  I felt light, easy and upright.  My mind was mantra.  I wrote in my journal after meditation: “…aware of the One being me that is ME.”

The next day, during the first Shaktipat by touch, Gurudevi stayed with her finger on my forehead for what seemed like a long time.  I felt supported and like she was taking care of me.  After a bit, I felt a subtle arising from tail to top. Kundalini realigned my head on top of my spine.  The density of my mind dissipated.  

My mind felt lighter, with my body comfortable and relaxed.  Blissful and aware, I settled into a deep, easy state. Thoughts were floating in and out of my mind along with mantra.  My body felt fuzzy, undefined, blurry.  When I opened my eyes, I was aware of seeing from an unusual depth within.  Mantra continued inside without effort.

Later in the day, we received Shaktipat by will.  My experiences from earlier continued.  Kundalini was moving in me, supporting me from the inside as I sat upright and easy.  Again, I felt at ease physically, mentally and emotionally. Mantra spontaneously arose the whole time.  

These experiences remind me of where this path is taking me.  As well, they propel me further along.  Shaktipat is such a gift!