In the ever-evolving landscape of consciousness studies, Encountering Kundalini: Revelations by a Neurologist stands out as a rare and invigorating exploration — one that refuses to settle for easy answers or familiar dogma. Here, a practicing neurologist steps boldly into territory often reserved for mystics and philosophers, grounding his inquiry in both scientific rigaor and the raw immediacy of personal experience. The book opens with an arresting scene: the author, swept up in an episode of heightened sensitivity and somatic upheaval, confronts a “transparent serpent.” This is no mere metaphor.
The neurologist — author describes the encounter with clinical precision and unflinching honesty, setting the stage for a narrative that is as much about intellectual courage as it is about spiritual awakening. Rather than launching into theory, the author insists on starting from lived experience — an approach that lends the work both authenticity and urgency. What follows is a journey that deftly bridges spiritual tradition and contemporary neuroscience.
The author approaches Kundalini not as a supernatural force, but as a phenomenon that may be woven into the very fabric of our biology. He explores the possibility that Kundalini is an intrinsic, perhaps evolutionary, feature of human consciousness — one that has long been shrouded in allegory and misunderstood by both science and spirituality. The book’s neurological insights are particularly compelling, offering grounded hypotheses for how such an entity might influence not only our brains, but also our perceptions, desires, and sense of self.
Crucially, the author does not dismiss the profundity of spiritual experience. Instead, he invites readers to consider that “awakening” may be the result of a complex interplay between conscious awareness and a hidden, biologically embedded force. This perspective injects a welcome dose of scientific mystery into the conversation, challenging readers to rethink the origins of their most profound inner promptings.
A standout feature of the book is the author’s articulation of “Kundalinijeet Shakti” — an inner guiding force that champions discernment, clarity, and reason. This concept becomes a touchstone throughout the narrative, illustrating how the integration of objective inquiry and subjective wisdom can yield a richer, more nuanced understanding of Kundalini. The neurologists willingness to harmonise scientific scepticism with spiritual openness is both refreshing and necessary in a field too often divided by extremes.
Encountering Kundalini: Revelations by a Neurologist is more than a memoir or a scientific treatise — it is an intellectual adventure that will challenge and expand your understanding of what it means to be conscious. This book is essential reading for anyone fascinated by the intersection of neuroscience and mysticism, for seekers who crave both evidence and wonder, and for sceptics willing to entertain the possibility that the mind’s greatest mysteries may have roots in both biology and spirit. Prepare to have your assumptions unsettled and your perspective broadened-after this journey, you may never see your own mind in quite the same way.
Final Verdict: A Profound 4.5/5
“ENCOUNTERING KUNDALINI: REVELATIONS BY A NEUROLOGIST” is an exceptionally ambitious and successful intellectual adventure. It courageously bridges spiritual experience and neurological understanding, making its original inquiry and compelling narrative a truly unforgettable read.
About book
Title: Encountering Kundalini: Revelations by a Neurologist
Author: Samarth Singh
MRP: Rs 640
Publisher: Adroit Publisher
