Jagadguru Shankaracharya emphasizes importance of spiritual discipline

Metro India News | VARANASI

Jagadguru Shankaracharya of Jyotish Peeth Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has offered important spiritual guidance to seekers pursuing the path of spiritual discipline, emphasizing that the observance of Yama and Niyama is essential for spiritual growth and the awakening of inner energy.

According to Shankaracharya, spiritual aspirants must first establish Yama and Niyama as integral parts of their daily lives. Purity of conduct, self-restraint and discipline are essential to prepare oneself for higher spiritual experiences. Only after strengthening this foundation should a seeker proceed towards Kundalini awakening, he explained. Speaking about the awakening of Kundalini energy, Shankaracharya outlined three principal paths- Divine grace,

guru’s grace, spiritual path. He explained that the awakening of the dormant primordial energy, known as Kundalini, becomes possible through the combined influence of these three paths. Shankaracharya advised spiritual aspirants to avoid haste and focus first on strengthening self-control, ethical values and personal discipline. Meanwhile, a series of daily spiritual activities is being conducted as part of the ongoing program. The schedule includes Pratah Mangalam at 4:30 a.m., a spiritual practice camp at 6 a.m., Mahapuja and Nava Chandi Path at 8:30 a.m., the second session of the camp at 2 p.m., and special worship in the evening.