Kundalini
E449597
Kundalini is a concept in Hindu and yogic traditions referring to a latent spiritual energy believed to reside at the base of the spine and which, when awakened, leads to profound spiritual awakening and higher states of consciousness.
All labels observed (5)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Kundalini canonical | 7 |
| Chakra | 1 |
| Kundalini yoga | 1 |
| Spanda | 1 |
| kundalini (serpent power) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4523199 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kundalini Context triple: [Tripura Sundari, associatedConcept, Kundalini]
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A.
Kundalakesi
Kundalakesi is an ancient Tamil Buddhist epic poem, now largely lost, that narrates the spiritual transformation of a passionate woman who renounces worldly life to become a nun.
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B.
Shaktas
Shaktas are followers of Shaktism, a Hindu tradition that worships the Divine Mother (Shakti/Devi) as the supreme reality and creative power.
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C.
Turiya
Turiya is the transcendental fourth state of consciousness in Hindu philosophy, beyond waking, dreaming, and deep sleep, characterized by pure awareness and non-dual reality.
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D.
Chamunda
Chamunda is a fierce and terrifying aspect of the Hindu goddess Kali, associated with destruction of evil, cremation grounds, and protective wrath.
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E.
Shivini
Shivini is the Urartian sun god, often associated with light, justice, and royal authority in the ancient Kingdom of Urartu.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kundalini Target entity description: Kundalini is a concept in Hindu and yogic traditions referring to a latent spiritual energy believed to reside at the base of the spine and which, when awakened, leads to profound spiritual awakening and higher states of consciousness.
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A.
Kundalakesi
Kundalakesi is an ancient Tamil Buddhist epic poem, now largely lost, that narrates the spiritual transformation of a passionate woman who renounces worldly life to become a nun.
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B.
Shaktas
Shaktas are followers of Shaktism, a Hindu tradition that worships the Divine Mother (Shakti/Devi) as the supreme reality and creative power.
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C.
Turiya
Turiya is the transcendental fourth state of consciousness in Hindu philosophy, beyond waking, dreaming, and deep sleep, characterized by pure awareness and non-dual reality.
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D.
Chamunda
Chamunda is a fierce and terrifying aspect of the Hindu goddess Kali, associated with destruction of evil, cremation grounds, and protective wrath.
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E.
Shivini
Shivini is the Urartian sun god, often associated with light, justice, and royal authority in the ancient Kingdom of Urartu.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Hindu religious concept
ⓘ
esoteric concept ⓘ spiritual energy ⓘ yogic concept ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Ida nadi
ⓘ
Pingala nadi ⓘ Shakti ⓘ
linked to:
Shaktas
Sushumna nadi ⓘ chakras ⓘ divine feminine energy ⓘ nadis ⓘ subtle body ⓘ |
| describedAs | latent spiritual energy ⓘ |
| effectBelief |
expanded awareness
ⓘ
higher states of consciousness ⓘ mystical experiences ⓘ spiritual awakening ⓘ |
| finalGoalBelief |
liberation (moksha)
ⓘ
self-realization ⓘ union with Shiva ⓘ |
| goalOf |
Kundalini yoga
ⓘ
linked to:
Kundalini
Tantric practices ⓘ some forms of Hatha yoga ⓘ |
| guidanceRecommended | qualified teacher ⓘ |
| interpretedIn |
New Age spirituality
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modern Western esotericism ⓘ |
| locationBelief | base of the spine ⓘ |
| movementBelief |
passes through chakras
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rises through the central channel ⓘ |
| practiceAssociated |
asana
ⓘ
bandha ⓘ mantra ⓘ meditation ⓘ mudra ⓘ pranayama ⓘ |
| religion |
Hinduism
ⓘ
Tantra ⓘ |
| riskBelief |
physical imbalance if mismanaged
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psychological disturbance if mismanaged ⓘ |
| symbol | coiled serpent ⓘ |
| textMentionedIn |
Goraksha Shataka
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Hatha Yoga Pradipika ⓘ Shiva Samhita ⓘ Tantras ⓘ
linked to:
Tantras (Hindu texts)
Upanishads ⓘ |
| tradition |
Shaivism
ⓘ
Shaktism ⓘ Tantric yoga ⓘ
linked to:
Yoga Tantra
yoga ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Kundalini Description of subject: Kundalini is a concept in Hindu and yogic traditions referring to a latent spiritual energy believed to reside at the base of the spine and which, when awakened, leads to profound spiritual awakening and higher states of consciousness.
Referenced by (11)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject linked to:
Naga in Hindu mythology
linked to: Kundalini
linked to: Kundalini
linked to: Kundalini