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Re: Cobra Charming Origins
In article <4jqs96$gbv@babbage.ece.uc.edu>, Berlant@dynanet.com writes:
>Hi,
>
>I was wondering if anyone could tell me anything about theories of the origin
>and/or religious(?) significance of cobra charming.
>
>My thanks in advance.
>
>Stephen R. Berlant
Here is one relation between cobra charming and religion I am aware of :
The kundalini shakti (translated as "coiled up power") is often symbolised
as a cobra/serpent in Yogic literature. This shakti is dormant/coiled up at
the base of the spine in an individual. Through practice of various yogic
disciples (karma , bhakti,jnana, & dhyana) one can stir up this
dormant shakti and make it rise through the spine. When this shakti
finally pierces the ajna chakra one is believed to attain "englightenment".
This stirring up of the shakti and playing with it is similar to stirring
up of a Cobra which is sleeping and hence is described as such.
Hope that helps
Raju
ps: the above is based on my limited knowledge and is intended to serve
as a pointer for further research to the gentleman who asked it.
While corrections/more ideas on the subject are welcome, please direct
unwarranted flames/criticisims to /dev/null
