Play of Consciousness: A Spiritual Autobiography

DETAILS : 

• Author: Swami Muktananda 
  
• Publisher: ‎ Chitshakti Publications 
  
• Publication date: January 1, 2013
  
• Language: ‎ English
  
• ISBN-10: ‎ 8186693610
  
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-8186693612
  
• Item Weight: ‎ 600g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Play of Consciousness (Chiti Leela), authored by the revered spiritual master Swami Muktananda, is an extraordinary, globally acclaimed masterpiece in the literature of mysticism and spiritual autobiography. Published by the Siddha Yoga Meditation Publications (SYDA Foundation), this seminal work stands as a definitive, first-hand account of the intense, transformative journey of Kundalini Awakening (shaktipat). The core philosophy of this text centers on the ultimate non-duality of existence. Swami Muktananda presents spiritual evolution not as an abstract philosophical theory, but as an experiential reality, mapping out how individual consciousness dissolves into universal divine consciousness through the grace of a Guru.

The autobiography is structurally organized into chronological yet deeply esoteric phases that mirror the ascending path of the seeker's inner energy. It begins with his early spiritual search and his fateful meeting with his master, the legendary Bhagavan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri. The core of the narrative details his intense nine-year period of solitary meditation (sadhana) in Mudumba, providing an unparalleled, highly descriptive breakdown of:

• Shaktipat Initiation: The spiritual awakening triggered by the Guru's grace, which activates the dormant inner Kundalini energy.
• The Mystical Blue Pearl (Nila Bindu): Muktananda’s vivid descriptions of witnessing the subtle, radiant spark of consciousness during deep meditation.
• Yogic Kriyas: The spontaneous physical movements, emotional purges, and visionary states that occur as the awakened energy cleanses the nervous system.

Rather than relying on abstract metaphors, the book provides a highly systematic, step-by-step account of navigating the psychological and physical trials of advanced mysticism. It serves as a practical, encouraging roadmap for anyone seeking to understand the inner mechanics of meditation and self-realization.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Swami Muktananda (1908–1982), affectionately known as Baba, was an elite Indian spiritual master, teacher, and the founder of Siddha Yoga. Under the instructions of his Guru, Bhagavan Nityananda, he established the Gurudev Siddha Peeth ashram in Ganeshpuri, India, and later traveled extensively across the West during the 1970s, introducing the ancient science of shaktipat and mantra meditation to hundreds of thousands of seekers worldwide.

Baba Muktananda’s authorial and narrative style is exceptionally candid, powerful, and deeply ecstatic. Writing with the authoritative directness of a realized master combined with the warm, supportive guidance of a loving mentor, he strips away the dry academic jargon of theology to focus purely on direct inner experience. He masterfully blends standard scriptural references (such as the Shiva Sutras and Vedanta) with poetic, deeply vulnerable descriptions of his own visions and struggles. By balancing rigorous spiritual discipline with an accessible, narrative-driven flow, his collective literature remains the international gold standard for scholars of mysticism, yoga philosophy, and spiritual seekers around the globe.