Vast reserves of unmanifest energies exist in a latent form not only in every human being but also in every atom of the universe. This energy is referred to as Kundalini, symbolized as a coiled serpent lying at the base of the spine. The object of the yoga is to awaken this cosmic energy.
Additional information/ Source: Book: Dhyanalinga- The silent revolution
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