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The destiny of the individual being, the destiny of the soul that follows the individual life, governs all that happens in our existence. Kuṇḍalinī Yoga is profoundly connected to this destiny. Kuṇḍalinī is the Śakti, the power that directs our life. It is the dormant energy within our consciousness, connected to specific physical centers in the body. There, it formulates a kind of power like a generator. If we start the generator, it produces energy; if it stops, it does not. The energy is there, but in a dormant form. Thus, Kuṇḍalinī exists within our consciousness, but in a hidden, dormant state. Kuṇḍalinī is understood and somewhat translated as the serpent power. In Indian mythology, the snake holds great meaning. It represents the beginning of life. It has no limbs like hands and legs; it belongs to the reptiles. Though an undeveloped creature, it possesses immense power. The snake is called Kāla. Kāla has many meanings. Kāla means time: past, present, and future—Bhūta Kāla, Vartamāna, and Bhaviṣya. Deśa (place) and Kāla (time) are two very important principles in our life. The person who acts according to deśa and kāla will have fewer problems and will be successful. People often ask how to realize harmony and happiness in life—harmony with friends, colleagues, partners, and family. There is only one way: be aware of deśa and kāla. Deśa means the place—the country, the specific location where you are. Kāla means the time and the circumstances. So, act according to the time and place. Whoever can adjust themselves to the time and situation will be successful. You may call it positive spiritual diplomacy. We say a person is very diplomatic. Yes, you must be diplomatic to navigate certain circumstances. When you are in Slovenia, respect Slovenian law. When in Croatia, respect Croatian law. When in Bosnia, respect Bosnian law. If you do not respect, you will have a problem. So, in whose house you are, with whom you are talking, you must use your viveka—your intellect and logic. Deśa and kāla. If you want harmony in your life and good relations with others, be aware of deśa and kāla, and there, control your emotion. Emotion has many sides and colors: anger, hate, restlessness, fear, sadness, nervousness, the urge to run away, screaming, and expressing your opinion without awareness—all are emotions that cause problems. In the chakras, different kinds of energy or emotion are hidden. So, Kāla means time. Second, Kāla means death—the death that comes to take someone away. Not the dying, but Death itself, the messenger, also called Yama. Yama is the king of death, Yama Rāja, and his messenger can be called Yama or Kāla. Our life is constantly accompanied by two forces. One walks with us: our destiny, or Viveka—some say Jñāna, knowledge. So one side is knowledge, and the other side is Kāla. The knowledge guides us constantly, and Kāla will stop our life; it kills us. Constantly, Kāla moves with us like the shadow of our body; you cannot run away from your shadow. Similarly, Jñāna also runs with you. If there is light, there is a shadow. If there is no light, there is only darkness. So whenever Jñāna awakens, the shadow is there—Kāla is there. Kāla looks for the chance to take you away, through accident or illness. Sooner or later, we must become the victim of Kāla. Therefore, you should always greet and make praṇām to Kāla and tell it, "Please wait." So, Kāla means death. And Kāla means blackness, darkness, ignorance. "Tamaso mā jyotir gamaya"—lead us from darkness to light. Where there is darkness, there is suffering, ignorance, pain, misunderstanding, doubt, and duality. Where there is duality and doubt, there is separation and suffering. Where there is knowledge, there is unity, love, oneness, clarity, trust, confidence, and faith. So, develop love. Do not tell anyone, "I hate you." Tell them, "I love you." Maybe someone will misunderstand you, but still, love. Hate means Kāla, death. So Kāla also means darkness, ignorance, and suffering. The snake produces poison. Poison means Kāla. Poison means death. When a snake bites you, it is not the snake biting you; Kāla has bitten you. But there is also help; one does not always die. We are all bitten by that Kāla of ignorance. We are in the mouth of Kāla. And only a Brahmaniṣṭha Śrotriya Gurudev can free us from the mouth of Kāla. Poison can kill us, but poison can also save our life. This reptile, the snake, moves without legs or hands, yet at a speed you cannot catch; it is quicker than a human. When it runs, it makes curves. So the serpent energy, the attitude of the central nervous system—Iḍā, Piṅgalā, Suṣumṇā—travels like a serpentine path, in curves. That is why the name Kuṇḍalinī is given. Kund is a deep water place. Whatever you throw into that tank or deep water sinks to the bottom. After some time, it rots and loses its form, remaining like dust below. Similarly, from many, many lives, our destiny, our karma, lies dormant deep in our subconscious and unconscious state. Consciousness is masculine. Energy is feminine. Because this energy is dormant within our consciousness, it represents a feminine power, and therefore it is called Kuṇḍalinī. Kunḍal means a ring, especially the ring worn as an earring. Sometimes you see a circle around the moon, a full moon or nearly full moon—different kinds of circles. One circle signifies strong wind or storm; another is a sign of flood; a third signifies rain. This is an indication. So there is a kunḍal. Kunḍal is masculine. But when the energy is connected to it, it is called Kuṇḍalinī, Śakti. That Śakti is dormant within the consciousness. Recording location: Slovenia, Kranj, Weekend seminar