#89 Dissolving the Mind

When there is lack of energy or lack of knowledge, the mind is dissolved, and one is absorbed into energy. In the end, when the energy subsides, God appears.

Verse 112, Vigyan Bhairava Tantra

There are some moments in life, when the mind automatically becomes still . These moments are rare, and must be seized. They can quickly take one to their highest state. In order to seize these moments, one has to be aware. When the mind is still and one is aware, one is quickly liberated. The first instance occurs when there is lack of energy. When one is very tired or exhausted, the mind falls silent. This is because to think requires energy. Sometimes, one is so tired that one does not even have the energy to think. In these moments, a person just wants to lie down and recover their strength. These are rare moments. The mind has fallen silent on its own. To take advantage of these moments, one has to be aware when these moments arise. Then, one is swiftly led to God. Otherwise, if there is no awareness, these moments pass. Then the body recovers its strength and the mind starts thinking once again. The mind also falls silent, when there is lack of knowledge. This situation arises when one is stunned, or shocked, or in a state of disbelief. This can happen when your life is in danger. Someone pulls out a gun on you. People who have experienced life-threatening situations always remark how time seems to slow down in these moments. Time almost stands still. Admittedly, when your life is in danger, the last thing you will be concerned about is your spiritual liberation. Yet these moments have great possibilities. If you are aware during them, you
will be swiftly liberated. There can be lack of knowledge not only when your life is in danger. These moments can also arise, when you are witnessing an event happening. You may witness a car accident, or some event that stuns you into disbelief. It does not have to be a negative event. It can also be something joyful. You are watching a sports event, and something incredible happens. A particular athlete may perform in a particular way that changes the whole course of the sporting event. There can also be lack of knowledge when someone asks you something. You are dumbfounded by what you have been asked. You cannot believe that someone can ask you something like that. You are stunned into silence. There are several examples like these that one can give. These moments do not occur everyday. They are rare. If one has their wits about them, and can be aware, then one can use these moments to reach God. the mind is dissolved, and one is absorbed into energy. In the end, when the energy subsidesr God appears. This refers to the ascent of Kundalini. When the mind falls silent, and one is aware, then the mind permanently dissolves. Kundalini rises up through the center of the spine. When it reaches the top of the head, one is liberated. Then, God appears.