1. The central nadi that runs through the spinal cord. Upon awakening the Kundalini energy, the Shakti rises up through the sushumna to unite with the crown chakra.
2. Sanskrit. The major central nadi corresponding to the spinal cord, the channel through which Kundalini (spiritual fire) ascends to unite in the Crown Chakra, Sahasrara.
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
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