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The awakening of Kuṇḍalinī and the chakras is recognized not by dramatic physical sensations, but by a profound transformation of consciousness. The first signs manifest through the qualities symbolized by the four petals of the Mūlādhāra Chakra: contentment, wisdom, happiness, and universal love-bliss. The initial awakening brings automatic contentment. You are no longer suffering or burning in the fire of desires; everything becomes peaceful and calm. This is the first stage. Where there is contentment, real knowledge begins to appear. Without that wisdom, true contentment cannot arise; they are interconnected. When wisdom awakens in one's consciousness, it gives rise to genuine happiness. From that state of happiness, one realizes through wisdom the nature of universal love. As the saint Tulsīdās said: Dayā dharam kā mūl hai. Pāp mūl abhimān. "Mercy is the root of all divine principles. The root of sin is ego." Therefore, he advised: Tulsī dayā na chhoḍīye. Jab lākh ghaṭme prān. "Never abandon compassion as long as you have life in this body." These are the first signs of awakening. The second is that as the Kuṇḍalinī awakening process unfolds, the person naturally becomes humble. It is not about bodily shaking or the sensation of a snake rising—such ideas are mere imagination. The "serpent power" refers to the two nāḍīs, Iḍā and Piṅgalā, which have a serpentine pathway. Thus, the awakening of Kuṇḍalinī means first the awakening of contentment, happiness, wisdom, and universal love. This process continues, as these are the dormant powers within human consciousness. These four principles are universal; no one holds a copyright to them, and everyone has the freedom to achieve them. Kuṇḍalinī is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul. Kuṇḍalinī Yoga and the chakras constitute real yoga. Physical postures and breathing exercises alone will not grant liberation; they may provide temporary good health. Liberation comes only through inner purification and awakening. As the saying goes: Mokṣa mūlaṁ gurū kṛpā. "The root of liberation is the Guru's grace." Then one is truly awakened. The master is like one who switches on a button, but if there is no electricity—represented by the disciple—the light cannot come. The electricity must be present. Through the master's touch, the awakening begins, often without the disciple's conscious knowledge. It is a blessing that we do not know the precise moment of awakening, for if we knew our Kuṇḍalinī was awakened today or tomorrow, life could become unpleasant. You might develop aversion, thinking, "My God, they are doing such stupid things. Why can't they act differently?" This attitude is dangerous, as one can easily fall back. Consider a clean glass table. You close all the windows and doors and go to work. In the evening, you run your finger over the glass and find dust. This is saṁsāra, the nature of this world. Pollution accumulates daily—both physical and mental pollution.