Kundalini Awakening The Miracle and The Science

In parts of the world—South and East where ancient holistic knowledge still flourishes, such phenomena are routinely accepted occurrences. The boundary between practical and spiritual has never been drawn. The universal energy that drives the cosmos is understood as both material and mystical. They are not even separate concepts.

In the shamanic traditions of South Africa, shamans are said to "fly" during their ecstatic experiences. Eyewitness

accounts by contemporary researchers speak of observing these "flights" as prolonged levitation events. Shamans have been seen to suspend themselves against gravity for as long as seven minutes at a stretch.

The mystical lineage of Bharat likewise survives intact, especially in rural villages which are essentially untouched by time. The extraordinary powers available through mystical dedication are well-known and accepted. Spiritual practitioners, known

as sadhus or yogis, continue to implement the age-old, time-tested formulas for such powers as living comfortably without food and water, sitting unscathed in a roaring fire, walking on air, burying themselves for prolonged periods without harm, and healing grave illness, to name only a few of the abilities that manifest. Because

the lineage of these practices continues unbroken, they have never been forced to change from mystical into mythical in the cultural perspective.

Now investigators in the North and West are beginning to acknowledge the profound genius that gave birth to these civilizations. Consistently, research using modern standards is confirming that the effect of mysticism—meditation, prayer, visualization and dream—upon matter is neither imagination nor hoax: it is simply the action of scientific laws that contemporary scholars have not rediscovered. There is quite literally no boundary: everything is energy.

Within this understanding lies hope for the beleaguered planet. Once humanity moves beyond its limited sources of fuel, food production and irrigation, infinite possibilities become available. Competition is replaced by cooperation.

Since the needs of Planet Earth are urgent, time is of the essence. Waiting for scientists to re-discover all the properties of energetics is not practical. It is also unnecessary. The knowledge of some ancient cultures is still available, vibrantly alive and ready for implementation.

This knowledge pre-dates the written word, which is a comparatively late development. The principle behind oral transmission is neither inferior intelligence nor lack of sophistication. On the contrary, its basis is highly scientific, acknowledging the vibration of sound as the fundamental unit of energy from which matter is created, sustained and destroyed. When information is communicated orally, sound waves embed themselves into the memory. Cognitive learning is bypassed and the physical body absorbs the data without the interference and judgment of the mind.

Modern experiments are now validating the ability of sound to manifest, shape and

alter material objects.

For rapid contemporary use, however, a literary database gives prompter service. The search is on for a complete, holistic, currently practiced system of energetics, one whose range of effectiveness extends over physical matter, emotional and mental patterning, and ultimately influences external events (such as lowering the crime rate by meditating on peace in a violent area). Finally, the desired system should be transmittable both orally and through written language.

The Vedic civilization of what is now the sub-continent of Bharat responds to all these requirements. Its origins defy identification, since available historical tools such as carbon-dating do not extend further back

than 30,000 years. Beyond the limits of these methods, evidence shows that a great civilization throve around the Saraswati River, near the border of present-day Bharat and China. "Downloaded" information places its peak at some 90,000 years ago.

Vedic civilization was based on the complete understanding of energy, its production and uses, and on the holographic nature of the cosmos.

Vedic civilization was based on the complete understanding of energy, its production and uses, and on the holographic nature of the cosmos. Its traditions were oral, but were also recorded in a series of texts called the Vedas, from the word meaning "knowledge" or "knowing". The written version stands untarnished today and is still studied and practiced by millions of people under the umbrella of "Hinduism." Because of

its experiential nature, founded on the exploration of one's personal spirituality, Hinduism is receptive, embracing all mystical phenomena as valid.

Despite written accessibility, much Vedic instruction is still given orally because of the importance of imprinting the sounds physically into students. Sound formulas, called mantras, sutras and slokas, are transmitted from master to apprentice in an intensely committed training. This initiation of power permanently raises the vibrational level of the student. The goal of such apprenticeship is not only mastery of the chants and texts, but enlightenment: the capacity to consistently download spontaneous information, to alter and regulate the flow of energy in all objects and living beings, and the ability to transmit that energy to others for the benefit of humanity.

The Vedic civilization gave the world Vedic mathematics ( a calculation system not based on linear solutions but on holistic comprehension), medicine, astronomy,

engineering, navigation and flight powered by sound, technique which the world has temporarily lost. It also developed a unique science of well-being that simultaneously nourished the body, mind and inner meditative zone. This science was called yoga, which means to unite, linking together all our dimensions to maximize our potential at every level. Through physical postures, regulated breathing and intentional contemplation, the full flowering of human possibility is called into bloom.

Yoga survives today in multiple forms, as the descendants of Vedic culture have added their insights and offshoots. It is the connecting thread between all sects of Hinduism, diverse as they have become. Such is the power of this ancient science that it is taught and practiced all over the world by people otherwise unconnected with Bharat.

The Vedic lifestyle proposed that each individual live to the pinnacle of his potential. Education and choice of vocation were guided by the community guru, who had mastery of Vedic wisdom and was able to perceive the flow of energy in all things and direct its movement. Combining this perception with the discriminating use of sound formulas, the guru restored health in the sick, corrected emotional imbalances, mediated disagreements, and above all, maximized the energy pathways within each person, removing blocks that interfered with blissful living.

The guru was able to move objects from place to place (known today as teleportation), to negate the effect of gravity (gravity nullification or levitation), and to produce needed objects seemingly from nowhere (materialization). Gurus were also able to deflect light waves so they could be unseen (invisibility) and to appear in multiple places simultaneously (bilocation).

Finally, and most important, they were able to activate the dormant source of inspirational energy in each human being and bring it into flower. This process is known today as kundalini activation: the opening of super-consciousness within us.

Such abilities, called siddhis, seem impossible by the standards of conventional science, because we know only half the picture. We are peering out from inside our limiting boundary. In the more expansive light of quantum physics, the phenomena of the Vedic tradition make complete sense.

As each of us activates our kundalini and unfolds to our full self-realization, external problems spontaneously resolve.

If we consider that not long ago cloning was impossible, "test-tube babies" (in vitro fertilization) were thought of as outlandish, mobile phones were a wistful dream and the World Wide Web was inconceivable,

we can see that expanding our boundary of acceptance is simply a sensible choice. The needs of Planet Earth are desperate enough that we cannot afford the self-indulgence of holding back.

So where do we begin to integrate this science?

As the holographic model clearly shows, we begin with ourselves. The Vedic tradition understood this: that as each of us transforms, the environment follows us. As each of us activates our kundalini and unfolds to our full self-realization, external problems spontaneously resolve.

So how do we go about it?

Let us look at a map of the human energy system. Our energy is stored in and dispensed out of seven major centers. The Sanskrit word for these centers is chakras. Chakra means wheel, something circular that rotates, which is how our centers look to those who can perceive them.

The chakras lie along a central line that runs up our spine from the tailbone to the crown of the head. This central conduit for energy is called Sushumna. Entwined around it on the left and right sides of the spine are two other energy lines, the Ida and the Pingala, which carry feminine and masculine energy respectively. Ida and Pingala run from the tailbone to the nostrils, weaving back and forth around Sushumna. Wherever they meet and cross lies a chakra.

Each chakra is connected to a different endocrine gland in the physical body. The endocrine glands govern our hormones and therefore also our emotions. Any positive or negative experiences we have had relating to the emotion of a specific chakra is stored inside that chakra. For example, the second chakra, lying between the navel and the pubic bone, governs fear. If we have had a deep fright at some point in our lives, the feeling of it is stored in that chakra. It determines how we react to future situations that remind us of our fear.

It may block us from achieving our goals in life by interfering whenever we need courage to face our situations.

The existence and location of the chakras have been confirmed by innumerable sources. The most detailed scientific validation can be found in Hands of Light by Barbara Brennan, a NASA physicist for fifteen years who began spontaneously experiencing the human energy field and went on to document her discoveries using her physics training.

At birth, every human being carries a reservoir of kundalini energy at the base of the spine. It is coiled up in a serpent-like pose, which is where the name kundalini comes from: it means "the coiled one." Kundalini lies dormant until it is stimulated by specific yoga techniques. Because our contemporary society provides no support to awaken it, many people live out their lives without accessing their birthright to the power it

One of the roles of the guru in Vedic tradition was to safely and knowledgeably awaken the kundalini and guide its rise up the spine to flower at the crown of the head.

supplies. If it does arise spontaneously, the psychic experiences it produces are often regarded as madness or "nervous breakdown" by ignorant medical personnel.

One of the roles of the guru in Vedic tradition was to safely and knowledgeably awaken the kundalini and guide its rise up the spine to flower at the crown of the head. This image is remarkably reproduced in the symbol of the caduceus, the winged serpent-staff of western medicine. Once the serpent arrives at the top of the staff it sprouts wings, a metaphor for the realization of our divine consciousness. Observing this image, we can readily see that the roots of western healing indeed spring from Vedic civilization, and that the West at one time understood the dynamics of kundalini activation.

What do we do to raise our kundalini? There are a number of methods, most of them potentially risky and requiring years of committed training and practice. The swiftest and safest method is to receive initiation from a guru—an enlightened master. The initiation is called deeksha and involves the transmission of energy from master to recipient.

This sounds difficult to believe until we examine it from the perspective of quantum mechanics. Recent research has identified a phenomenon called entanglement.

Entanglement was first identified by Einstein and his colleagues, who believed it was an erroneous concept. Their experiments aimed at disproving it. They were not only unable to do so; ensuing study has proven its truth beyond any question.

Entanglement occurs when two molecules interact and then are separated. Even if they are divided by an enormous distance, the encounter they had creates a shared state—they acquire identical behavior. Their energetic connection allows them to exchange both information and physical matter between each other without the need to travel across physical distance. Other terms for this phenomenon are

telepathy (information) and teleportation (physical matter).

A corollary to entanglement is entrainment. Entrainment is something we

Given a rhythm or behavior which appeals to our nervous centers, we will find ourselves imitating it.

often witness in daily life. If we have a clock ticking in a room, for example, and we introduce other ticking clocks, eventually they will all follow the same rhythm and tick together. Psychology experiments have shown that the human brain also responds to entrainment. Given a rhythm or behavior which appeals to our nervous centers, we will find ourselves imitating it.

What determines the leader and the follower? In a room of ticking clocks, which one sets the pace for the others? The one with the highest vibration will be the entrainer. On an energetic

scale, whichever object vibrates at the highest frequency raises its fellows to that frequency. The inclination of all life is toward enlightenment, toward the realization of a greater level of being. In the case of entanglement, the molecule of a pair which is identified

On an energetic scale, whichever object vibrates at the highest frequency raises its fellows to that frequency.

first then sends its identity to its partner, and the partner duplicates the pattern. Therefore, when a kundalini adept encounters an inexperienced seeker, the identity of the adept sets the expectation for the seeker.

The enlightened master's years of training and contemplation have permanently soaked his physical essence with the highest vibrational frequency, creating a field around him that entrains

those who enter it. When this energy is consciously directed it becomes a force for positive change, clearing old debris from the chakras, awakening and guiding the kundalini, and supporting those receiving the power to integrate it safely.

Having discussed the theory, it is time to experiment with the facts. Groundbreaking studies have been underway for a decade in Bharat at the retreat center of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM near Bangalore in Bharat.

Revered as a living incarnation by millions worldwide, THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM is the head of the world's most ancient living Hindu organization, Madurai Aadheenam as well as helming his own international socio-spiritual organization, Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. The heir of a 5000-year-old lineage of enlightened Hindu yogis who are adept in awakening the Kundalini energy for healing and spiritual transformation, THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM is

an accomplished siddha yogi, spiritual healer, orator, and author with a following in 150 countries.

Over the past decade, THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM has been working closely with a team of scientists and researchers to throw more light on the mystical sciences rooted in the Vedic tradition, and reach the benefits of these sciences to people across the world.

Kundalini is the enormous inner potential energy that lies untapped in every individual. Once awakened, Kundalini brings about extraordinary transformation in every sphere of life, healing diseases ranging from cancer to depression and triggering rapid spiritual evolution. In a landmark energy expression on our planet, THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM is awakening the Kundalini of hundreds of thousands of ordinary people, often with a single glance or a touch of initiation.

The focus of recent studies has been the activation or 'awakening' of the Kundalini Shakti, the inner potential energy that lies latent in every individual. While Kundalini is well-known in Eastern yogic science, it is only just beginning to gain recognition as a scientific reality in Western medical circles.

Kundalini energy can be activated by various means like yoga, breathing techniques (pranayama), certain herbal preparations, creating particular vibrations in the body through the chanting of mantras, and through initiation (energy transmission) by a yoga adept whose Kundalini is already awakened. Of these, initiation is the fastest, easiest and safest way of awakening Kundalini .

Once awakened, Kundalini brings about extraordinary transformation in the body-mind system of the individual.

Once awakened, Kundalini brings about extraordinary transformation in the bodymind system of the individual, including a huge surge in energy levels, the healing of chronic diseases and enhanced mental abilities. Beyond this, a host of other changes have been observed but had yet to be systematically studied or quantified.

An attempt to record Kundalini activation and its physiological effects was made by Itzak Bentov (1923-1973), a Czech born scientist, inventor, mystic and author, and a pioneer in the field now recognized as 'consciousness studies.' Bentov developed a model that attempted to explain the effects of Kundalini Awakening on brain activation. According to this model, when Kundalini ascends the spine through the sushumna nadi (the main channel of subtle energy), it results in a huge energy influx into the brain.

As the Kundalini flows from the thalamus to the cortex, it sets up a powerful energy loop within the brain, generating coherent alpha and gamma waves, and awakening the dormant, non-mechanical parts of the brain which we have never used before.

With increasing levels of coherence, the whole brain comes alive, turning into a super-conductor of conscious energies

that heal, empower and transform our lives. Enhanced awareness levels, greater creativity and extraordinary abilities start to express through us like levitation, teleportation and materialization. Brain activation is also known to slow down the ageing process and improve immunity to disease.

In a breakthrough series of studies conducted in 2011, Kundalini awakening and its benefits were systematically recorded under controlled conditions in close to 600 individuals attending an intensive yoga and meditation retreat at Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam's international headquarters near Bangalore, Bharat.

Apart from daily yoga, pranayama and other supportive practices, participants of the 21-day INNER AWAKENING program were exposed to a total of 21 personal initiation sessions from THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM.

The study was based on a similar study conducted by Jeffery A. Dusck at Harvard Medical School and published in Public Library of Science in July 2008. Recordings were taken on Day 0 and Day 18 of the program.

With increasing levels of coherence, the whole brain comes alive, turning into a super-conductor of conscious energies that heal, empower and transform our lives.

The parameters studied included:

• 1. Cellular energy levels
• 2. Physical health & immunity levels
• 3. Psychological and emotional health
• 4. Neurological changes in the brain
• 5. Genetic transformation, if any
• 6. Expression of any extraordinary abilities

Mitochondria are the energy powerhouses of the human cell. Mitochondrial activity in the cell is a precise indicator of the individual's metabolism rate and energy levels.

In this study, blood samples from a group of Inner Awakening participants aged above 50 years were subjected to a well-known

protocol called MTT Assay for assessment of cellular energy levels. 100% of the participants in this particular study posted a drastic increase in energy levels. Studies have shown that such an increase is clearly impossible through any other known means, such as exercise, yoga or fitness training, which can effect a maximum of 50% increase in cellular energy.

• It is well known from previous studies that it is possible to increase mitochondrial activity in target organs through specific techniques devised for the same. Usually, following Yoga or exercise, the mitochondrial activity shows increase in skeletal muscles, usually in the range of 50%.
• In this program, the study group consisting of IA participants, many of them first-timers showed a significant increase in mitochondrial activity. The control group, consisting of resident disciples and others who had spent longer periods of time in THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM's presence, showed

approximately a significant increase in mitochondrial activity

• The cells (tissue) studied in this program were white blood cells, not skeletal Muscle cells. This suggests that the increase in mitochondrial energy is global rather than tissue-directed
• The only "abnormal" activity in both groups during the recording period was the daily initiation by THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM. This strongly suggests that initiation was the cause of this significant increase in mitochondrial activity in both the groups.

Rapid recovery from a range of physical ailments was observed, also indicating enhanced immunity levels:

• 100% of participants recorded significant weight loss
• 100% of participants recorded recovery from eating disorders
• 100% of participants recorded recovery from chronic fatigue
• Participants showed marked recovery from rheumatoid arthritis

• Participants showed marked recovery from osteo-arthritis
• Participants showed marked recovery from asthma
• Participants showed marked recovery from chronic headaches
• Participants also recorded lowering of fasting blood sugar, decreased BMI and improvement in psychosomatic illnesses and auto-immune diseases.

Decreased dependency on medication and enhanced sense of well-being

• Participants reported recovery from depression
• Participants reported freedom from phobias
• Participants reported freedom from anger and frustration
• Participants showed marked

recovery from insomnia

• Participants reported recovery from panic attacks
• Participants reported freedom from insecurity
• Participants reported an increase in mental focus
• Participants reported freedom from mood swings

A series of QEEG studies were also conducted on participants who had Kundalini awakening to study the effects of Kundalini Awakening on electrical activity in the brain. The same studies were also conducted on a control group. These included:

• 1. Short term effects observed at the moment of initiation by THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM
• 2. Long term effects measured through post-activation assessment of various mental and cognitive functions

1. At the moment of initiation, certain instantaneous changes were recorded in all participants who had active Kundalini awakening, including:

• a. sharper focusing abilities
• b. higher alertness levels
• c. extremely rapid multi-processing
• d. better short-term memory

Significantly, the brain waves of subjects during the activation showed a high incidence of delta waves, indicating that they were in a state of deep relaxation comparable to sleep. In Vedic science, this

state of intense restful awareness is known as Samadhi.

• a. Better problem-solving abilities
• b. More effective decision-making
• c. Enhanced interpersonal relations
• d. Warm and positive personality trends

DNA is an essential molecule found in all human cells, which controls the body's growth, structure, metabolism and immune functions. It carries the genetic information passed on from generation to generation.

Human beings have about 25,000 genes, of which only 5% are actively expressed and functional. Differential gene expression studies conducted on INNER AWAKENING participants before and after the program registered the spontaneous expression of new genes—a phenomenon that is impossible to reproduce through any other known means. Findings:

• a. Greatly increased immune modulation
• b. Increased immunity to cancer
• c. Clinical improvement in rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions
• d. Significant recovery from asthma
• e. Significant improvements in memory

Materialization is the creation of matter from energy. In the ONLY KNOWN INSTANCE OF MATERIALIZATION ON OUR PLANET today, a vast range of objects were materialized by THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM, channeled through the bodies of receptive individuals. Materials

ranging from vibhuti (sacred ash) and kumkum (holy vermilion) to solid objects like diamond, pearl, solidified mercury, etc. were produced through devotees who were either physically present or communicating with THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM through video-conferencing.

Laboratory investigations and findings are displayed in the following section, where the phenomenon of materialization is examined in detail.

While modern diagnostic techniques and procedures are able to definitively quantify the existence and results of Kundalini awakening, they are hardly equipped to explain why these phenomena occur.

Why, for instance, does initiation or the transfer of energy result in physical levitation?

What exactly happens during the process of kundalini awakening? To answer these questions requires an understanding of the vast scope of the phenomenon called Kundalini, as well as a penetrating insight into the subtle workings of the human body-mind system. Drawing from both the Vedic wisdom and his own enlightened understanding, THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM here reveals the deeper truths of Kundalini awakening and its many manifestations and benefits.

Contrary to what was once believed, the brain is not the only center where our neural responses are stored. There is now growing evidence that our thoughts which are no more than electrical signals whizzing along our neural pathways—are stored in our cellular and somatic memory, resulting in permanent changes in the way our body and mind influence each

other. Somatic memory includes 3 types of memories: engraved memories (engrams), muscle-memories and bio-memories. Engrams are bio-chemical changes that occur in our neural tissues as the result of a powerful or persistent reaction to any situation. An engram is not an ordinary memory, but more like a photograph of the situation or event, complete with the emotional response that accompanied it. Engrams exist just below the level of our consciousness, influencing our emotional responses without our knowledge. While engrams affect our emotional responses alone, muscle-memories are memories that have become so deeply embedded in our system that they can recreate the physical symptoms accompanying these emotions, like those experienced during strong fear or anger. Muscle memories are also responsible for our performing repetitive mechanical actions that do not require our conscious intervention, like typing or cycling.

Bio-memories are memories that are locked into our cells. They carry hereditary memories, past-life memories and memories that have become part of the very fiber of our current personality through constant repetition for years. Both physical and mental patterns can become part of our bio-memory. Bio-memories have the power to trigger physical actions like fight or flight. Mental states like depression and anxiety can quickly become part of our bio-memory if we are not careful. Bio-memories are not only unconscious, but are usually untraceable to any particular source incident.

An everyday example of how a simple thought can become an engram or a biomemory is illustrated below.

A thought is simple. It rises and falls. It does not leave a mark inside you. For example, if a thought comes to you—I would like to have a coffee—that is just

a thought, not a pattern or engram. But if you fulfil this thought every time by the action of drinking coffee, after a few days it becomes an engram. That is, you start feeling a craving for that particular action—you start feeling, how I wish that I could have a coffee!... Engram is like flowing water… it creates a certain movement in your mind. After some weeks, you actually start feeling afraid that if you don't get your coffee in the morning

every day, you will have a headache! This means that this thought is solidifying like water becoming ice—it has become part of your muscle-memory.

After one year, if you keep pursuing this habit, one day if you don't get your coffee in the morning, you will ACTUALLY get a headache! When a pattern becomes so solid that it starts affecting you physically, it is called bio-memory. Bio-memories are tough like crystal and are very difficult to break!

Yes and no.

Our thoughts carry a miniscule physical weight that can be a drag on our bodies. Everybody has experienced how we feel heavy on certain days, and light as a feather on certain days—even though our physical

weight remains the same! This shows that our thoughts and engrams can actually pull us down. Kundalini awakening and initiation have the power to temporarily free us of our binding engrams. But if the negative patterns continue to be encouraged, they can return and persist even after Kundalini awakening. The first initiation is an inspiration, a glimpse of a different space, an encouragement to return again and again to that high-energy space. With repeated initiation, we are constantly exposed to that elevated space. Gradually, our musclememory starts enjoying this space, and it becomes part of our bio-memory.

Entanglement is a term used in quantum theory to describe the way that particles of energy/matter can become correlated to interact with each other in predictable ways, regardless of how far apart they are. This means that the state and actions of one of these particles can influence the

state and actions of the other through the process of interference.

Entanglement is the principle behind all processes involving energy transfer, whether spiritual healing, kundalini awakening, levitation, teleportation or materialization. An enlightened being has the power to raise others into his own elevated state by the subtle pressure of his presence. When the mind of the receiver comes in touch with the no-mind (thought-free mind) of such a being, a process similar to entanglement happens, and thoughts subside in the mind of the receiver. Entanglement happens when the receiver is mentally in tune with the source and is open to receiving the energy, eg. during spiritual healing.

When entanglement happens at the deeper level of muscle-memory, THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM gives it the name 'Entrainment'. During Kundalini awakening, entanglement can happen irrespective of the mental state of the receiver.

During initiation, entanglement penetrates the bio-memory of the receiver. That is why initiation has permanent physiological and psychological effects. THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM calls this Enlightenment, in the sense that during the moment of initiation,

During initiation, our engrams are momentarily lifted from us by the pressure of positive vibrations entering us from outside.

the receiver actually experiences a space identical to that of the enlightened being. But lacking the yogic body and nervous system to retain this space, the receiver gradually loses the experience through energy 'leaks'. With repeated initiations, the experience becomes

bolted into the system, and the receiver moves closer to being established in the state of enlightenment. At INNER AWAKENING, the yoga & meditation program conducted at THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM Dhyanapeetam's international headquarters in Bharat, participants receive a series of powerful initiations on 21 consecutive days. This ensures that the physical and mental transformation experienced during the program are rendered long-lasting or even permanent.

Let us take the example of a bird flying. When a bird flaps its wings, the surrounding air is pushed downward, creating a certain pressure. This downward pressure produces an opposite force that is powerful enough to defy gravity and lift the bird into the air.

We too are grounded because of the weight of the engrams we are carrying. During initiation, our engrams are momentarily lifted from us by the pressure of positive vibrations entering us from outside. Our inner space becomes light enough to combat the pull of gravity on our physical body, and we lift off the ground for a few moments. In Vedic philosophy, the human body is compared to an open pot, in the sense that the same space exists both inside and outside of us, separated only the seeming boundary of the pot (the body). The space inside us is known as ghataakaasha (literally, potspace), while the space outside us which forms our immediate physical and mental environment is chittaakaasha. Beyond both these lies the cosmic space, paraakaasha.

During levitation, the inner space of the receiver enters into entanglement with the pure inner space of the enlightened being, and loses the dirt of thoughts and engrams contaminating it. The receiver's ghataakaasha becomes much lighter than the surrounding chittaakaasha, and as a result, the body is lifted off the ground, much like a helium balloon rises into the air.

The interpersonal transmission of energy to entrain the kundalini is one facet of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM's research. He has also conducted studies in teleportation and materialization, the production of physical objects seemingly from "nothing". Since we have seen that thoughts are not "nothing" they have energetic existence—THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM is simply demonstrating the science of transforming the energy of his thought into physical matter. He visualizes an

object mentally, and subsequently it appears. His recent experiments have ranged over a wide variety of objects. The manifestations are usually of a religious nature because the abundant energy of devotion in a religious setting facilitates the process.

1803 was an unsettling year for conventional science. In that year, a bright English scientist called Thomas Young performed a simple experiment that would, for the first time, destroy the comfortable solidity of the Newtonian universe. In this classic experiment, which came to be known as Young's Double-Slit Experiment, the scientist used basic tabletop equipment to prove something astonishing: that light could exist simultaneously in the form of matter as well as energy, ultimately manifesting as either matter or energy depending on the observer. This extraordinary finding was to have a ripple effect on the most basic postulates of the Newtonian world, including the reality of matter itself. The dual existence of light implied the shocking possibility of a dual universe itself, existing simultaneously as matter and energy.

Interestingly, Isha Vasya Upanishad, one of the primary spiritual texts of the Hindu Vedic tradition, had declared more than 10,000 years ago that all that exists in the universe is energy, including whatever appears as matter:

Isha vasyam idam sarvam yad kincha jagatyaam jagat (Isha Vasya Upanishad, v.1)

It would be still another century before quantum physics could prove this theory conclusively. But Young's experiment opened the eyes of humanity to the world of quantum physics—a hitherto inconceivable plane of reality in which everything was possible—including the impossible.

Can something be created out of nothing?

Yes, say the followers of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM, who are witnessing the impossible every day at THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM Dhyanapeetam's Vedic Temples worldwide.

Since early 2011, ardent devotees have been witnessing the miraculous appearance of innumerable sacred items, from vibhooti (holy ash) to honey to gems to small idols in the Vedic Temples or in their homes, all by a word of blessing from THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM. Well-documented and very often videographed, it seems that these extraordinary mystical happenings can neither be brushed aside nor explained!

Of the hundreds of such miracles that devotees are experiencing, just a few have been mentioned below—all of them occurring within minutes or hours of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM announcing that they would happen.

• ◀ 31 May 2011: From THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM Dhyanapeetam international headquarters near Bengaluru, Bharat (viewed online across the world), THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM blessed Kavita of the THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM Vedic Temple in KL, Malaysia that she would have a rudraksha (a sacred bead used in rosaries) materialize on the holy Meru (representation of Cosmic feminine energy).The same day, Kavita was delighted to find that a perfect rudraksh had materialized on the Meru!

• ◀ 7th April 2011: During a festival dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi (Mother Goddess) held at the International headquarters in Bidadi near Bengaluru, THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM blessed the devotees at the THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM Vedic Temple in San Jose, USA over two-way video conferencing that they would witnesses the appearance of holy vermilion (kumkum) at the feet of the deity of Meenakshi. And the same day, vermilion appeared at the feet of the statue of Goddess Meenakshi!

• ◀ 10th June 2011: As per THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM's announcement during morning satsang from the ashram HQ near Bengaluru in Bharat, Sri Ananda Senapati of Seattle, USA found an auspicious panchamukhi rudraksh (5-faced rudraksh) in his prayer-room.

• ◀ 11th June 2011: During the morning satsang at Bidadi ashram in Bharat, THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM blessed the THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM Vedic Temple in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia over two-way video conferencing. The same day, with the blessings of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM, devotees at the temple witnessed the continuous dripping of pure honey from the right hand of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM's deity at the temple.

• ◀24th June 2011: In the Oman THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM Satsang Center, Poornima received a unique object—a diamond set within a pearl—from her throat. She received the energy transfer instantly on instruction from THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM, who was in the ashram headquarters near Bengaluru, Bharat at the time. This unique object where two precious stones were fixed together, proves that the objects were indeed materialized from a common energy source, and not merely teleported from elsewhere.

• ◀ 27th January 2011: Vibhooti (holy ash) materialized on THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM's paadukas (holy sandals) during Sri Vidya homa in a devotee's house in Thiruvottriyur, Chennai. A few days earlier, THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM had announced that He would reveal His presence in devotees' homes through the materialization of vibhooti and kumkum (holy vermilion) on his paadukas during worship. 8th June 2011: Ma Nirantara of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM Vedic Temple in KL, Malaysia received a **◀**huge panchamuki rudraksha spotted with vibhooti (sacred ash) in her open palms during the morning satsang. She received the energy transfer instantaneously from THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM, who was in the ashram's international HQ in Bidadi, near Bengaluru in Bharat.

• ◀ 24th June 2011: Saha Nathan of Seattle, USA received traces of kumkum (holy vermilion) on his palms as a birthday gift from THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM, who blessed him the previous day from the ashram's international HQ near Bengaluru, Bharat. Saha Nathan's joyous email is below:

Yet again one more blessing from Swamiji on my Birthday. Moment he blessed me that Kumkum will appear in your palm, the divine process has been started. It put me in different plane, as our beloved Swamiji mentioned during the morning Satsang.

The blissful moment: When I got up in the morning, I got a strong intuition saying - check your hands. I saw my palms; kumkum has materialized on my both palms! My gratitude to Swamiji for this life changing birthday gift.

6 Sept 2011: In one afternoon session of less than four hours, THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM manifested a series of more than 108 exquisite hand-held artifacts through his divyasareera Poornima. Objects include a wide range of molecular structures from onyx and crystal to rose quartz, ruby and jade, indicating a consummate command of he science of teleportation. Some items are raw stones while others have been polished, and the most beautiful and wondrous of all are perfectly carved miniature murthis or religious statuary. All sprang from the internal vision of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM.

Is materialization no more than an expression of the faith of the faithful? Is it deception, magic or science? Is it real? Even today, the finest minds in the global scientific community are unable to explain these happenings, which are commonplace in the 90,000-year-old Hindu Vedic tradition that THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM represents. According to Vedic cosmogony, our universe itself was created out of the thought-power of the god Brahma. The holy scripture Yoga Vaashishta describes how highly advanced yogis can create objects out of their mind, through a rare combination of perfect visualization and the yogic power of creation (praakaamya). Praakaamaya is one of the ashta maha siddhis or Eight Mighty Yogic Powers, accomplished only through many lifetimes of yogic disciplines, and the grace of the Divine. Unfortunately, these extraordinary sciences are all but lost to humanity today.

As on date, a few rare individuals are able to materialize items like sacred ash from their own bodies or from objects that carry their energy print. But THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM is arguably the only known being on our planet with the ability to manifest matter from energy in a matter of a few minutes, in the bodies of people sitting thousands of miles away, using nothing but his own extraordinary yogic powers! Moving

According to Vedic cosmogony, our universe itself was created out of the thought-power of the god Brahma.

easily between the dimensions of energy and matter, THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM assembles and reassembles molecules in the air, creating, dissolving and re-creating objects in materials as diverse as stone, crystal and organic compounds. On 1st September 2011, through a single divyashareeri (energy channel), THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM

materialized as many as 103 precious objects in a space of a few hours. It would have taken Mother Nature thousands of years to create every single one of them. But as THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM Himself clarifies, there is no such thing called a miracle! All so-called miracles are perfectly scientific happenings, based on natural laws that we are yet to fully comprehend.

All so-called miracles are perfectly scientific happenings, based on natural laws that we are yet to fully comprehend.

Scientifically speaking, the process of materialization belongs to the realm of quantum physics. The theory of Quantum Entanglement attempts an explanation of how materialization might be taking place. Entanglement is a term used in quantum theory to describe the way that

particles of energy or matter can become correlated to predictably interact with each other regardless of how far apart they are. Which means, that the state and actions of one of these particles can influence the state and actions of other through the process of interference. During the process of materialization, the energy-channel becomes so attuned to THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM that his/her body and mind temporarily assume the characteristics of enlightenment. In other words, the divyashareeri becomes like an extension of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM's own inner space. THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM calls this the 'physiology of feeling connection'. This means that THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM, purely with the power of his thought-force, can visualize any object and transfer the energy of his visualization into the body of the divyashareeri—where it is instantaneously converted into matter. Mind-bogglingly mystical—but true, nevertheless!

It must be mentioned here that unlike subjects of hypnosis or séance mediums, THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM's divyashareeris (energy channels) are in a rare elevated state, characterized by high energy, peace and bliss, both during and after the process of energy transfer. Although the two processes may appear similar to an untrained eye, they actually stand at the two extremes of the consciousness spectrum. While subjects of hypnosis or mediums are operating out of the unconscious state, divyashareeris are touching the state of superconsciousness. The tremendous influx of positive energy during these sessions sets up a process of silent transformation in the entire mind-body system of the individual. Divyashareeris regularly report the spontaneous healing of chronic diseases, visible age-reversal and the effortless clearing away of lifelong negative mental patterns. Post-activation assessment of these individuals has proved that the long-term effects of this energy influx extend so far as to influence their problem-solving and decision-making abilities, even harmonizing their interpersonal relationships.

The tremendous influx of positive energy during these sessions sets up a process of silent transformation in the entire mindbody system of the individual.

Today, THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM is striving to bridge the gap between traditional Vedic wisdom and modern science by putting himself under the scanner, so to speak. A dedicated team of doctors and researchers have put their expertise, time and resources into the effort to document these events for the future for the benefit of science and humanity. The latest in a series of studies conducted by this team were the tests done on Poornima, a young entrepreneur and THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM's energy channel from Sultanate of Oman. On 6th September 2011, three different studies were conducted during a 4-hour session in which THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM materialized a variety of objects through this individual, including sacred ash and precious stones.

THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM materialized a variety of objects through this individual, including sacred ash and precious stones.

• 1. Whole body baseline CT scan of the subject
• 2. Simultaneous QEEG of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM and the subject

Baseline whole body CT scans proved the absence of any hidden objects in the body and vicinity of the subject. After the energy transfer from THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM to the subject, a repeat scan clearly shows the sudden appearance of a radio-opaque foreign body in the oral cavity without any delay or repositioning. The recording of the spiral CT after materialization revealed the presence of materialized objects both in sections and 3D format

The QEEG recording of both THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM and the subject done during the process of energy transfer clearly showed Entrainment' (Synchronicity) in the brain waves of both individuals during the process of materialization, proving that a process of attunement was indeed taking place at the time.

Scans (above) showing the sudden appearance of the foreign body (green colored precious stone) in the oral cavity of the individual. Scan (top right) taken a few minutes earlier clearly shows the absence of any such object in the oral cavity. Laboratory investigation in progress with CT scan of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM's energy channel and simultaneous qEEG (brain-wave) studies of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM and the channel to demonstrate entrainment.

The first scan clearly shows absence of any foreign objects in the subject's body. The second scan a few minutes later demonstrates the appearance of a greenish stone within the subject's oral cavity.

Part 2: Kundalini Awakening_ The Miracle and The Science_English_part_2.md

Pursuing his conviction that kundalini activation can be physically measured, THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM undertook the medical surveillance of participants in his breakthrough residential three-week retreat, Inner Awakening. Attendees were tested for a variety of parameters upon arrival at the retreat. The same tests were repeated just before their departure. The results of the study were astonishing, demonstrating that kundalini activation erases a host of chronic illnesses, mental and emotional blocks and behavioral problems. It has a measurable effect on cell structure, creating a positive shift in genetic function and raising personal energy levels. The full account follows.

Inner Awakening (IA) is a unique lifetransforming 21-day yoga and meditation retreat centered on awakening the ultimate inner potential energy within each of us: the Kundalini energy.

Each morning, the program begins with uniquely designed yoga sessions that prepare the body to hold and express the powerful Kundalini energy. As a master of ancient spiritual sciences and mystical techniques, THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM personally guides

Each day culminates with an initiation from THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM, when He awakens the Kundalini energy.

the participants through deep meditation processes, all in the rare ambience of a contemporary Vedic Ashram.

Each day culminates with an initiation from THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM, during which He awakens the Kundalini energy. With this transmission

He also awakens the various previously dormant dimensions within you that express themselves as constant creativity and joy.

The Kundalini Awakening by THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM miraculously works on all the essential dimensions of life, leaving one with the experience of deep healing at physical, mental and emotional levels. One experiences a state of true peace with tremendous productivity, creativity and constant awareness. With powerful clarity one learns to create and enjoy every moment of the life one loves.

Since the first IA program happened in 2008, many of the seekers who came from around the world seeking spiritual solace reported amazing health recoveries as one of the main benefits of attending the program. This serendipitous discovery, in terms of many chronic and serious diseases getting cured in addition to increased energy levels,

set the stage for scientific research to validate these observations. The study was structured to quantify the changes and statistically evaluate their benefits.

The intent is to determine the physiology behind these changes through appropriate scientific studies, so that more in-depth examination can be done in future programs by external researchers.

We would like to share the health benefits experienced by the participants in recent days. These results based on pre- and postprogram questionnaires answered by the participants.

• 1. Physical and physiological parameters
• 2. MTT assay
• 3. Genetic studies
• 4. qEEG studies
• 5. Materialization studies

The following physical and physiological parameters were evaluated on Day 0 and Day 18 of the IA program:

• a. Height and weight and by inference BMI
• b. Chest and waist circumference and by inference C/W ratio
• c. Diastolic blood pressure with a mid program review on hypertensives
• d. Fasting blood sugar
• e. Mid program review on diabetics.

Study Design: An evaluation to study the effectiveness of intervention on Anthropometry Parameters and Clinical Variables

Statistical Methods: Descriptive statistical analysis has been carried out in the present study. Results on continuous measurements are presented on Mean SD (Min-Max) and

Results are presented in Mean ± SD

results on categorical measurements are presented in Number (%). Significance is assessed at 5% level of significance. Student t test (two-tailed, dependent) has been used to find the significance of study parameters on continuous scale within each group. 95% Confidence Interval has been computed to find the significant features. Confidence Interval with lower limit greater than 50% is associated with statistical significance.

1. Student t test for paired comparisons Objective: To investigate the significance of the difference between single population means.

No assumption is made about the population variances and di is the difference formed for each pair of observations.

• • Suggestive significance
• (p value: 0.05<p<0.10)
• • Moderately significant
    • (p value: 0.01<p< 0.05)

** Strongly significant (p value: p <0.01) Statistical software: The Statistical software namely SAS 9.2, SPSS 15.0, Stata 10.1, MedCalc 9.0.1, Systat 12.0 and R environment version 2.11.1 were used for the analysis of the data and Microsoft word and Excel have been used to generate graphs, tables, etc.

The results are further validated by ongoing research done on subsequent batches of IA participants. A summary of the findings is shown on the next page:

Inner awakening—January 2012 Health Recoveries 100% 100% 92% 92% 88% 86% 85% 84% 83% 83% 82% 82% 81%

Inner awakening—January 2012 Health Recoveries

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Inner awakening—July 2011 Health Recoveries

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The human body is essentially an assembly of 50 trillion individual cells living in unison, working towards a common goal. Each cell is by itself a complete living entity with its own processes for sustenance of life, reproduction and so on. Most of the components of the cells are common across the board fulfilling basic common needs, yet each have their own specialized departmental work, be it secreting hormones, enzymes and so on. All these cells are powered by a single battery within the cell called the mitochondrion.

The mitochondrion is an interesting structure, only 1 micron in length, situated outside the nucleus in the cytoplasm of the cell. Mitochondria are the cell's power producers. They convert energy into forms that are usable by the cell. They are the sites of cellular respiration which ultimately generate fuel for the cell's activities. Their function is to optimize the utilization of energy producing substances like glucose, and to produce ATP which is the energy molecule of the cell. Without mitochondria, the cell can produce only 2 ATPs per glucose

molecule. The mitochondrion, on the other hand, can produce 32 ATPs per molecule of glucose, which is a 1700% in efficiency. Mitochondria are also involved in other cell processes such as cell division and growth, as well as cell death.

The mitochondria have their own set of DNA, which allows them to function independently. Unlike the DNA in the nucleus of the cell, which is covered by a protective layer of histones, the mitochondrial DNA is naked and thus exposed to increased possibilities of damage. As it is, the repair mechanism of the mitochondrial DNA is not as efficient as that of the nuclear DNA. As we age, significant errors creep into the mitochondrial DNA which go unrepaired or inappropriately repaired. This leads to malfunction in the electron transfer chain of the mitochondria. Instead of producing pure energy in the form of ATP, a nonproductive oxygen species called reactive oxygen species (ROS) is produced. This ROS damages cellular structures including the exposed mitochondrial DNA, leading to a vicious cycle of dysfunction and aging, which in turn leads to cell death.

• a. 10 random blood samples from Inner Awakening (IA) participants from above 50 years of age as study group
• b. Blood samples were taken on Day 0 and Day 18
• c. Labeling was double blinded and sent to the laboratory for MTT assay
• d. All participants received energy darshan from THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM in addition to 21 days of yoga, meditation, exercise and other processes.

The MTT assays were performed at Post Graduate Department of Biotechnology, Mangalore University.

All results including the physical, physiological measurements and the MTT assay were statistically evaluated by professional biostatistician Dr. K. P. Suresh, Scientist (Bio Statistics), National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bangalore.

Since the etiology of many diseases is currently being quoted as related to free-radical mediated damage, mitochondria seemed to be the right subject for study and that is where we started. Genetic studies were carried out on participants who had significant health recoveries. QEEG studies were also done to study the effect on brain waves.

This colorimetric assay is dependent on the ability of viable cells to metabolize a water-soluble tertazolium salt (yellow color) into a water insoluble formazan product (purple color). It measures the activity of cellular respiratory enzymes that reduce MTT. Since only viable cells perform this

activity, the assay is used to measure the viability and proliferation of cells.

Human Mononuclear cells can be separated from heparinized blood samples or from the buffy coat of centrifuged blood sample with sodium citrate as an anticoagulant after removal of the erythrocytes and the plasma. The residual fraction (25–40 ml) contains more

than 90% of the leukocytes, 10% of the erythrocytes, and 5% of the plasma.

• 1. Dilute buffy coats 1:4 (v/v) or heparinized blood samples 1:2 (v/v) with Dulbecco's Phosphate buffered saline (PBS) without Ca2+ and Mg2+.
• 2. To a 10 ml centrifuge tube add 2 ml of defibrinated or anticoagulant treated blood and an equal volume of balanced salt solution (final volume 4 ml).
• 3. Mix the blood and buffer by inverting the tube several times or by drawing the mixture in and out of a pipette.

• 1. Invert the Ficoll-Paque media bottle several times to ensure thorough mixing.
• 2. Using aseptic techniques, add Ficoll-Paque media (3 ml) to the centrifuge tube.
• 3. Carefully layer the diluted blood sample (4 ml) onto the Ficoll-Paque media solution.
• 4. Centrifuge at 400 g for 30 to 40 minutes at 18ºC to 20°C (brake should be turned off).
• 5. Draw off the upper layer containing plasma and platelets using a sterile pipette, leaving the mononuclear cell layer undisturbed at the interface.
• 6. Transfer the layer of mononuclear cells to a sterile centrifuge tube using a sterile pipette.

A Micro-titer Plate after MTT Assay Tetrazolium salts are converted by metabolically active cells to formazan, which can be quantified by measuring absorbance at 570 nm.

• 1. Estimate the volume of the transferred mononuclear cells. Add at least 3 volumes (~ 6 ml) of balanced salt solution to the mononuclear cells in the centrifuge tube.
• 2. Suspend the cells by gently drawing them in and out of a pipette.
• 3. Centrifuge at 400 to 500 × g for 10 to 15 minutes at 18°C to 20°C.
• 4. Remove the supernatant.
• 5. Re-suspend the mononuclear cells in 6 to 8 ml balanced salt solution.
• 6. Centrifuge at 400 to 500 × g (or 60 to 100 × g for removal of platelets) for 10 min at 18°C to 20°C.
• 7. Remove the supernatant.
• 8. For cell counts, dilute first 1:10 in supplemented RPMI -1640, and then 1:2 with 0.1% trypan blue solution, and count the cells with a Hemocytometer.

• 1. Remove the culture medium from cell monolayers cultured in 96-well plates.
• 2. Reconstitute each well with 0.2 mL supplemented RPMI-1640 containing 1 mg/mL MTT.
• 3. Incubate the cultures for 2–4 hours at 37°C.
• 4. Remove the supernatants from the wells.
• 5. Add 0.2 mL per well of a lysing reagent containing 0.04 N HCl in isopropanol.
• 6. Mix the content of the wells thoroughly.
• 7. Read the plates in an automated microplate spectrophotometer at 570 and 630 nm as reference

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Null Hypothesis: There is no significant difference in the mean value between two groups, i.e. µ1 = µ2 Alternate Hypothesis: There is a significant difference in the mean value between two groups, i.e. µ1 ≠ µ2 Level of Significance: α = 0.05

Decision: The p value and the level of significance are compared. If p < 0.05, the null hypothesis is rejected and the alternate hypothesis is accepted. If p ≥ 0.05, the null hypothesis is accepted.

Computations: The tables below give us the various computations and the p value.

Comparison of the change in MTT Assay at Day 0 and Day 20 in study group:

• The MTT assay is a well-established protocol for the study of cell viability and metabolism (Mitochondria).
• There was a dramatic increase in mitochondrial activity in the study group
• Normally, processes like yoga or exercise or meditation increase mitochondrial activity by about 40-50%.
• This study conclusively showed significant increase of mitochondrial activity (cell viability) in the IA participants.

• Energy darshan leads to Kundalini awakening to a statistically significant degree
• The addition of yoga, meditation and exercise along with energy darshan leads to greater increase in cellular energy

Health: Health is defined as not merely absence of illness, but also a sense of positive feeling in physical, physiological, psychological and emotional states.

It is a core process affecting all individual cells of the body (50 trillion cells) and their relationship with one another to function as a whole (human being). The relationship of this whole, its interaction with physical and environmental factors (society), and the influence of this interdependence on the collective consciousness (spiritual health) are likewise aspects of the domain of health.

There are four different aspects of health:

• Physical
• Physiological
• Psychological
• Spiritual

Life: The ability of any structure, whether molecule, organelle, cell or multi-cellular organism to function in its environment by actively processing signals, responding to stimuli, preserving its systems, repairing damage and reproducing itself to further propagate its species, , is known as Life. Life processes also include undergoing quantum adaptive changes to deal with a dynamic and changing environment

The primordial universe consisted initially of sub atomic particles (energy), which combined together to form atoms, the smallest organized unit of life, for example, the atom of hydrogen. Hydrogen in turn can be further combined to form molecules through chemical bonds, for example, the molecule of water and so on, which is hydrogen bonded to water.

Of all the possible combinations of elements, the formation of a specially designed molecule called DNA (Deoxy ribo nucleic acid), became the fundamental mechanism of giving life to otherwise inanimate molecules.

The DNA is a poly-nucleotide chain containing a repetitive back bone of sugar-phosphate units with small organic basies—Adenine, Thymine, Guanine and Cytosine—attached to each sugar.

In human beings, DNA is a long strand measuring almost 2 meters in length, but coiled inside a cell, which is only a few microns in diameter.

Gene is a functional hereditary unit made up of DNA, which occupies a fixed location on a chromosome.

A chromosome is a long strand of DNA, found within the nucleus of a cell.

A human being has 23 pairs of chromosomes in each cell of which 22 are autosomal (not sex-related). The last pair are the sex chromosomes, which determine our gender.

The complete set of chromosomes with its genes in an organism is called its "Genome".

The Human Genome contains between 25,000 and 30,000 genes similar to that of a mouse and less than a grain of rice, which contains 50-60,000 genes. Hence it is clear that it is not the number of genes, but what a gene can do that determines the complexity of a living organism.

Genes not only transmit information from generation to generation, but also act on a minute to minute basis, reacting to external needs, synthesizing amino acids and proteins which carry out the various functions of the body, whether structural, enzymatic or defensive mechanisms.

The human and chimpanzee genomes are 96% identical. The 4% gap makes a profound difference in the physical and psychological presentation (phenotype) of these two species.

Genes not only transmit information from generation to generation, but actually on a minute to minute basis.

For example, language which is unique to humans, has been tracked down to a double mutation in a gene called "FOX P2". This single factor forms the entire basis for verbal communication in the human species

Some diseases involve single gene mutation such as sickle-cell anemia, which affects only a small subset of humanity. Other diseases involve multiple genes. Over 100 genes are implicated

in susceptibility to asthma and cancer is a disease of genomic instability often involving the mutation (change) of genes from their normally programmed behavior.

Gene-related metabolic pathways such as MAP-K, which stands for Mitogen Associated Protein Kinase, are implicated in the processing of long-term potentiation (LTP), the basis for learning and memory.

• In the nucleus of the cell as chromosomes, completely covered (protected) by a histone coat In human beings, DNA is present:

• In the organelle called the mitochondrion, the powerhouse or energy-producing battery of the cell. Mitochondrial DNA, is naked , unprotected by the histone coat. This makes the mitochondrial DNA more susceptible to damage. Built-in mechanisms function to constantly repair the DNA when errors occur.

It is estimated that only 10,000 of the 30,000 human genes are expressed at any given time (redundancy). Since many genes are repeated and many parts of the chromosomes do not contain genetic material, it is estimated that only 5% of the human genome are actively expressed and are functional genes.

There is a parallel to this in the cosmos, where the sum total of all known matter makes up only 5% of the universe, the remaining 95% as yet unknown.

Gene Expression: is the process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product. The process is used by all known life to generate the macromolecular machinery for life.

For example:

• Depending on environmental conditions, the common yeast undergoes a quantum shift in metabolic pathway from fermentation to oxidative metabolism, upon exhaustion of glucose as an energy source. This is called dioxy or double growth. Gene Expression: is the process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product.

• 2. Sleep: All humans sleep. Other animals sleep. Even worms and fruit flies sleep. Experiments in flies' demonstrated differential expression of genes during waking and sleeping states. During the waking state, genes and encoding proteins involved in detoxification and defense mechanisms are highly expressed. During sleep, nerve-related genes are expressed, which lead to consolidation of memory.

In times of shortage, certain genes or their end products (specific receptors) are up regulated or increased because of an apparent shortage of access to specific materials.

Example: In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, there is an up regulation of insulin receptors, in the hope of capturing passing Insulin molecules for glucose metabolism in the cell. This phenomenon is called 'Insulin Resistance'.

During sleep, nerve related genes are expressed, which lead to consolidation of memory.

Certain hormones can also down regulate or decrease the receptors in order to balance the internal environment of the cell, as happens with excess availability of substances

Several papers have studied the role of meditation (relaxation response), yoga, tai chi and other eastern techniques and its effects on human physiology.

• Benson and Steiner (1975) studied the role of hypoxia, O2 consumption and CO2 elimination during meditation. This was published in the Journal of Human Stress, 1, 37-44.
• Peng and Henry (2004) studied the heart rate dynamics during meditation, which was published in the International Journal of Cardiology, 95, 19-27
• Zheng (2007) studied the modulation of immune functions and oxidative status, induced by noise stress, published in Journal of Occupational Heath, 49, 32-38
• Glaser (1990) studied psychological stress induced modulation of IL2 receptor gene expression, published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, 47, 707-712

The current study during Inner Awakening was based on a similar study done at Harvard Medical School by Dusck, et al. (2008) on genomic counter stress changes, induced by the relaxation response, published in Public Library Of Science One, 3 (7).

Control sample collection date: April 12, 2011 Test Sample collection date: May 2, 2011 Venue: THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM Dhyanapeetam, Bidadi. Contract scientific services were carried out by Leads Clin, Bangalore. Principal Investigator: Dr. Krishna Shama Rao, Yenapoya Medical University.

Forty healthy adult volunteers, male and female enrolled for the 21 day Inner Awakening program, volunteered to give blood samples with informed consent for differential gene expression study before and after IA. The objective of the study was to explore Hindu traditional yoga and meditation techniques through new experimental biology and bioinformatics.

• Gene expression changes including up regulation and down regulation were assessed by micro array analysis, using affymetrix HG-U 133+ 2.O gene chips

• Gene Ontology (GO) categories were identified using expression analysis systematic explorer (EASE Analysis)

In the study, we compared gene expression profiles in whole blood between Test and Control samples. Samples collected from volunteers before program were named as BIAY samples and after the program were named as AIAY samples. BIAY were considered as controls and AIAY were considered as test samples. Sample numbers 1-10 were pooled in as BIAY1 matched against sample numbers

1-10 of after samples as AIAY1 and studied BIAY1 vs AIAY1

Similarly, samples 10-20, 20-30 and 30- 40 were named and matched respectively as BIAY2 vs AIAY2, BIAY3 vs AIAY3 and BIAY4 vs AIAY4.

Human whole genome HG-U133_ Plus_2 chips form affymetrix have been used for the study.

In the study, we compare gene expression profiles in whole blood between Test and Control samples.

Blood sample collection and RNA storing: Five milliliters of blood was collected from volunteers in EDTA vacutainers, mixed with 25ml of Erythrocyte Lysis Buffer, Qiagen, and incubated for 10 minutes on ice then mixed by vortexing briefly 2 times during incubation and kept for 10-20 minutes and centrifuged at 4000 rpm for

10 minutes at 4°C and the supernatant was completely removed and discarded. After 10-20 minutes visible pellets were resuspended in 10ml of solution.

RNA Precipitation Procedure:

• 1. Add 1/10 volume 3M NaOH, pH 5.2 and 2.5 volumes ethanol.
• 2. Mix and incubate at -20°C for at least 1 hour.
• 3. Centrifuge at ≥ 12,000 x g in a microcentrifuge for 20 minutes at 4°C.
• 4. Wash pellet twice with 80% ethanol.
• 5. Air dry pellet. Check for dryness before proceeding.
• 6. Re-suspend pellet in DEPC-treated water.

Absorbance of the sample was checked in 260 and 280 nm. The ratio of A260/A280 was 1.9 which is in an acceptable range.

cDNA and cRNA Synthesis, Hybridization, Scanning, Data Extraction were done.

• a) Single cycle labeling process with cDNA using a T4 promoter—dT24 oligonucleotide as primer and second strand cDNA synthesis and incubation with T4 DNA polymerase has been done and the products were purified using affymetrix clean up module. Biotinylated cRNA is made using affy IVT kit.
• b) cRNA is purified using Qiagen, quantified and then fragmented by incubation at high temperature with Magnesium. Biotinylated cRNA is added to a total hybridization cocktail of 300 microliters and 200 microliters is hybridized to gene chip after adding control oligo-nucleotides. overnight c) Hybridization has been done at 45o C, 17 hours overnight with constant rotation. The hybridization mixture is then removed and the Gene Chips are washed, stained with phycoerythrin-labeled

straptavidin, washed, incubated with biotinylated anti-streptavidin and then restrained with phycoerythrin-labeled straptavidin to amplify the signals.

• d) Arrays are then scanned using dedicated scanner, controlled by GCOS software. Images are examined for defects. The Affy Micro Array Suite 5 (MAS%) algorithm analyzed the hybridization intensity data of gene chip expression probe arrays checked normalized and CEL files were stored for further analysis.
• e) Microarray Data Analysis was done using the latest version software Gene Spring 11.5. The CEL files are imported in Affymetrix Expression workflow using Technology for HG-U133_Plus_2. Summarization: We opted for MAS 5 summarization. It also provides flag information for the probe sets. Baseline to median of all samples was applied for this data. Analysis: A t test unpaired was used to identify the differentially expressing

entities. Fold change analysis at the cut-off of 2 was performed. Hierarchical clustering on the output was performed. Gene Ontology Analysis was done by using fold change output. NCI to find significant pathways was used for pathway analysis.

• a) 420 Up regulated and 165 Down regulated entities are obtained
• b) Gene Ontology has shown significantly enriched GO terms, and pathway analysis has shown significant gene expression differences in the following 22 pathways: p38 signalling mediated by MAPKAP kinases, P38 MAPK signalling pathway, validate targets of C-MYC transcriptional activation, VEGFR1 specific signals, TNF alpha/ NF-kB, TGFBR, Hypoxic and oxygen homeostasis, regulation of HIF-1-alpha, Endogenous TLR signalling, Direct Interactions, Cellular roles of Anthrax toxin, C-MYC pathway, BMP

receptor signalling, Androgen Receptor Androgen-mediated signalling, ATF-2 transcription factor network, signalling mediated by p38 alpha and p38-beta, Regulation of p38-alpha and p38-beta, Regulation of Androgen receptor activity, N0 cadherin signalling events, IL27 mediated signalling events and IL12 mediated signalling events

• c) GSEA analysis for the dataset wherein Kaposi Liver cancer Poor Survival was found to be significant.
• d) Further analysis was done for cancer, autoimmune & neurotransmission related diseases and results are as below. MeSH pathway analysis was done for the following terms:
• a) Autoimmunity
• b) Neurotransmitter: Neurotransmitter Uptake, Inhibitors, Receptors and Synaptic Transmission together.
• c) Cancer: Brain, Liver and Neoplastic Stem Cells separately.

We limited the network building to these terms because including all of the cancer MeSH terms leads to large network.

Following are the observations made: Significant genes from Pathways which are two fold up or down regulated:

• with Autoimmunity: 18 with Neurotransmitter: 17 with Brain cancer: 40 with Liver cancer: 59 with Neoplastic Stem cells: 18 Interestingly 8 genes were common in all the cancer lists. 3(EIF4E, BMI1, TMEF2) of these were significant in C-MYC pathway as well. 5 out of 59 significant genes from liver cancer network are also found in IL 12 mediated signalling pathways, 7 in BMP receptor signalling, 3 in IL27, 5 in TGFBR, 4 in Androgen receptor and 8 in c-myc pathway.

• 1. The control group was the participants of IA on day 0, and the study group was the same participants post IA, day 21. Hence, human variations of gene expression between control and study groups have been completely avoided.
• 2. 420 up regulated and 165 down regulated entities have been demonstrated within a short period of 21 days. The shortest previous study done at Harvard Medical School was of 8 weeks duration.
• 3. Gene ontology studies and pathway analysis has shown significant gene expression differences in 22 pathways.
• 4. MeSH pathway analysis, further subdivided the GO pathways under the following:
  • Auto Immunity
  • Neurotransmitter
  • Malignancy
  • Androgen related
  • Mitochondria

MAP-K signalling pathways are largely implicated in long term potentiation involving in learning and memory. Eight children participated in the eN-genius program in parallel with the IA program, and their memory and ability to recall were tested and recorded before and after 21 days. The significant improvement in memory correlates well with the MAP-K gene up regulation.

Almost 117 gene expression changes with relationship to various known malignancies were noticed following MeSH analysis; however none of the registered participants had any recorded malignant conditions during the IA processes.

There was more than 7 fold increase in Androgen receptor activity and other Androgen mediated signalling events. It is well known in Vedic/yogic literature that intense practice of certain Kriyas and meditation can lead to a natural suppression of sex-related desires (Mooladhara Chakra), which, similar to insulin resistance, would lead to up regulation of androgen receptors in peripheral cells. The only other condition where such up regulation of androgen receptors is seen is in prostate cancer. However, none of the participants had any history of cancer of the prostate.

Previous study on the mitochondrial activity of IA participants using the MTT assay techniques revealed a 967% increase of mitochondrial activity. This correlates well with the current finding of a significant increase of MAP-K and other related pathways, which are essential in increasing both the number and size of mitochondria.

Techniques of pranayama, which include various forms of bandhas and kumbhakas, would naturally be expected to affect oxygen homeostasis under hypoxic conditions, and the up regulation of the HIF-1-alpha signifies the same.

Further studies in collaboration with Ohio State Medical University, may provide greater information on changes in mitochondrial activity in relation to age, health and disease.

Studies are being structured to do concomitant fMRI and QEEG studies to correlate with neurotransmitter activity in relation to normal brain physiology and psychiatric illnesses.

The study was conducted at Dhyanapeetam, using processes under the guidance of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM.

This study was funded by Dhyanapeetam, and the data, results and the copy right are the sole property of Dhyanapeetam.

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The brain is essentially a bioelectric organ. The EEG or electroencephalogram has long been used to record and study the electrical activity of the outermost layer of the brain – the cerebral cortex.

A more advanced form of EEG has been developed, called quantitative EEG or qEEG, in which the electrical signal is

converted to digital form and compared to a database of individuals without any known neurological disorder.

In this form of functional brain imaging, the brain's electrical activity, as measured in 19 or 25 sites on the head, are analyzed using complex mathematical and statistical tools in comparison to norms or averages. The results of these analyses can then be presented in graphic form, resulting in topographical displays of brain electrical activity, sometimes called "brain maps".

A fitted electrode cap with leads placed according to the International 10/20 System is applied to achieve a standardized 19 channel EEG recording.

The waveforms recorded reflect the level of arousal of the person: delta activity (2-4 cps) accompanies deep sleep; theta (4-7cps) states of drowsiness; alpha (8-11 cps) relaxed states. Beta range activity reflects an engaged or active brain, and, with very fast beta activity, an excited or urgent/emergency state of mind.

QEEG studies were conducted on participants who had Kundalini awakening to study its effect on the brain. The qEEG's were reported by Dr Kanak Pandey, Neurologist.(1) The participants underwent a series of standardized tests, basic recordings were done with open eyes and closed eyes and also when the Kundalini energy was activated by the Masters initiation. Data were analyzed; digitized data were subjected to an automatic artifact detection routine and supplemented by visual review and these were the observations made:

The values are dramatically high in most of the activated people. This may be indicative of very elevated, rapid, parallel

processing. It may indicate enhanced cognitive and mental functioning; this can be calibrated by post activation assessment on various cognitive functions. These elevated changes may help a person develop better learning and executive abilities.

The probable positive impacts:

• 1. Better focusing ability
• 2. Better alertness and attentiveness
• 3. Better short term memory
• 4. Faster multi processing
• 5. Better problem solving and decision making ability
• 6. Warm and positive personality traits

Concise Client and Session information:

Client: Ma Nithya Nirantarananda [ID=00000045 ]

Session: p4

Date Time: 09:17:43 14-07-2011

Duration: 43 min 17 sec.

In deep meditation, EEG studies have shown the simultaneous global presence of delta activity with increased beta presence in the pre frontal area. This signifies a state of 'Restful Awareness'.

On the other hand, a direct transmission of energy (Kundalini energy in Vedic literature) clearly demonstrates cessation

of superficial cortical activity and the presence of multiple high amplitude spikes, not correlating with the known alpha, beta, delta and theta rhythms, suggesting that the EEG machine is picking up intense activity from sub cortical areas from hypothalamus and limbic systems.

Neurologist R. Murali Krishna recently reported an exploratory study with an Hindu Swami and teacher of Nithya Yoga during a visit to his clinic in Oklahoma in 2005.

PET scans of the Swami's brain during meditation revealed increased metabolic activity in the forward parts of his frontal lobe. As the Swami reported the experience of "opening his Third Eye," the lower central region of his frontal lobe lit up with activity. In addition, EEG monitoring indicated that the Swami was able to voluntarily make a continuous transition between the various types of brain waves during deep meditation, suggesting that his brain was capable of voluntarily shifting between brain waves and their associated mental states.

A Glimpse Into the Meditating Brain, by Bryan Williams, University of New Mexico. Excerpt from an extended version of an invited talk given at the Morning Star Center for Spiritual Living, Norman, OK, June 7, 2009.

The Hindu Swami examined in Dr Krishna's study was THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM, as can be verified by the reference to Nithya Yoga, which THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM founded and presented to the world. Here we can see a template for the mental and spiritual state we aspire to: fully organized neurological activity, expanded use of the higher brain centers, and the ability to consciously transition at will from one level of amplitude to another.

With the dawn of 2012 THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM has extended his horizon for human possibility. Working first with a close group of devotees, and then as a public program, he has successfully launched the Nirahara Samyama, a voluntary 21-day meditation in which the body requires no food to function. Participants have been able to carry out normal daily activities and work without weakness, despite no nutritional intake. Those who felt symptoms of hunger were mandated to eat, and some opted to take juice from time to time. Many, however, took nothing, not even water, without experiencing any ill effects. They have even been able to cook for others without wanting to eat.

This landmark event in itself is remarkable. What truly breaks new ground is that THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM has guided the public groups at a distance, and in unprecedented numbers. Some yogic masters have succeeded in the past with a few close disciples who live near them. But none has ever been known to sustain more than four hundred devotees over thousands of miles all over the world, solely by Internet connection.

THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM's ability to heal and transmit initiation to those far away provides ever stronger evidence that energy is not limited by space, time or physical form. Furthermore, his capacity to awaken extraordinary powers in others proves the Vedic understanding that these siddhis are the birthright of all humans.

The world looks forward to a new evolutionary wave, guided by the wisdom and vision of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM.

The work of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM continues to expand and proliferate as he delves more deeply into the link between science and mysticism. As we enter the year of 2012, which has been marked on the calendars of many civilizations as an evolutionary milestone, we can expect many social shifts, possibly also meteorological and geological changes. With activated kundalini, functioning at the peak of our potential, we stand prepared to welcome and cooperate with these changes.

Planet Earth is pleading for a new way of life for all its inhabitants, a way of peaceful co-existence and joyous creativity. The solution lies at our fingertips: by opening to our own internal energy, we can resolve the world's energy crisis and begin to savor our life instead of struggling through it. We have also the precious resource of a wise adept who can bring our energy into bloom: THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM.

• Paraakaasha: Ultimate, cosmic space, both physically and spiritually.

• Paracelsus (Philippus von Hohenheim): Swiss physician, botanist and occultist of the 16th century who pioneered great discoveries in medicine and correlated medical healing with astrology.

• THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM: Young Enlightened Master from South Bharat, whose experiments in quantifying the science of Vedic spirituality continue to break unprecedented ground.

• Pasteur, Louis: French microbiologist who invented pasteurization (sterilization by heating) in the late 19th century, which reduced diseases borne by milk.

• PET scan: Abbreviation for Positron Emission Tomography scan. A form of radiography allowing observers to see organs functioning. Involves administration of small amount of radioactive chemical which can be tracked by the scan as it circulates through the body.

• Praakaamya: Power to create matter from "nothing" (transmute matter from energy). One of the Eight Mighty Yogic Powers.

• Pranayama: Specialized forms of breathing which regulate human energy.

QEEG Studies: EEG is an abbreviation for Electro Encephalo Graph, meaning a graphic reading of the brain's electrical activity. The added Q indicates Quantitative EEG, which is a digitally-converted map of the EEG, yielding more comprehensive information.

Quantum physics: New development of physics, extending the understanding of space and time beyond Einstein's Theory of Relativity.

Rao, Dr. Krishna Shama: Professor at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and prominent craniofacial surgical specialist and philanthropist. He has helmed several research projects conducted by THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM, and presented the conclusions in a number of television interviews.

RNA: Abbreviation for Ribo Nucleic Acid. RNA, like DNA, is a strand of nucleotides (biochemicals found within the nucleus, or center, of a cell). DNA contains the genetic code for all living beings. RNA's task is to synthesize proteins. Both are crucial to the cell's proper function.

• ROS: Abbreviation for Reactive Oxygen Species, the product of errors in cellular energy production, often caused by the aging process. ROS damages the cells, causing further breakdown and further aging.
• Rudraksh: Seed of the rudraksha tree, sacred to the God Shiva in Hinduism. Rudra is one of the titles of Shiva. The seeds are said to be His tears, and are worn by the His followers.

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• Sadhu: A holy man or woman who has left material and emotional attachments and lives a wandering life of meditation. Term used in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions.
• Samadhi: The state of non-dualistic consciousness where one experiences Oneness; state of awareness characterized by supreme bliss.
• Sanskrit: Ancient phonetic language evolved by the Vedic civilization, and based on the understanding that sounds have the ability to heal. Hearing and speaking Sanskrit balances the brain and central nervous system, and supports optimal well-being.
• Siddha yogi: One whose spiritual practice has led to the mastery of siddhis, extraordinary powers beyond ordinary human ability.
• Siddhis: Extraordinary abilities beyond common human experience, attained through spiritual practice.
• Slokas: Couplet verses from sacred texts in the Sanskrit language.
• Spectrophotometric Analysis: Laboratory examination of a liquid by determining the amount of light it absorbs.
• Super-consciousness: State of elevated awareness and deep bliss, often characterized by spontaneous healing of illness and clearing of lifelong problematic mental patterns.
• Suresh, Dr. K.P.: Biostatistical scientist at the National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bangalor. He evaluated results of MTT Assay conducted on Inner Awakening participants , under direction of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM.

Sushumna: The central conduit of human energy which ascends the spine and links the chakras.

Sutras: Aphorisms of sacred wisdom, delivered briefly and concisely so that students could memorize them.

Tai Chi: Ancient Chinese school of movement meditation designed to improve and sustain health.

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Telepathy: Science of sending thoughts to another without verbal or written communication.

Teleportation: Science of moving an object from one location to another without physically transporting it.

Thalamus: Portion of the human brain which regulates sleep, consciousness and alertness.

Vedas: Most ancient known sacred scientific/mystical texts, whose vast knowledge founded a 90,000 year old civilization, the parent for all other cultures on Earth.

Vedic: Pertaining to, derived from and manifesting the understandings of the Vedas.

ashram: Retreat center designed in accordance with Vedic principles.

astronomy: Ancient science of studying the universe and how it connects to humanity.

civilization: Vast entity of human experience birthed by the Vedas.

cosmogony: Vedic map of the spiritual realms.

culture: Arts and literature of the Vedic civilization.

engineering: Ancient science of design in which mystical symbols produced desired energetic effects

flight: Lost science of air-navigation powered by sound.

lifestyle: Way of life set forth by Vedic teachings.

mathematics: Ancient method of calculation which produced the abacus.

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• medicine: Lost science of healing, traces of which remain in the practice of Siddha Medicine in South Bharat
• navigation: Lost art of boat-craft according to Vedic science.
• philosophy: Spiritual foundation of Vedic culture.
• temples: Houses of worship built according to Vedic principles.
• tradition: Contemporary practices founded on Vedic principles.

science: Body of Vedic scientific knowledge and practice.

• wisdom: Collected insights, revelations and understandings which guided Vedic culture.
• Vibhooti: Sacred ash used to mark the body in Hindu religious custom.

• Yoga: Vedic science uniting body, mind and spirit through physical poses, breathing and meditation, creating the field for expanded consciousness.
• Yoga Vaashishta: Ancient Vedic sacred text describing the ability to materialize objects as characteristic of siddha yogis.
• Yogi: Ascetic practitioner in several South Asian spiritual traditions including Jainism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism
• Young, Thomas: British scientist who proved in 1803 that light could exist simultaneously as both matter and energy.

Wilber, Ken: Contemporary American philosopher whose works blend Eastern and Western thought to explore new realms of consciousness.

Zheng, K.C.: Conducted study of effect of noise stress on immune function and human oxidation .