--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Present is the reality. The past is…" description: "\"Present is the reality. The past is finished, and the future doesn't exist. When the Kundalini rises She elongates those thoughts and establishes in th..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fdb/nirmala-srivastava-1048_awareness_present-is-the-reality-the-past-is-finis_1194000.jpg" --- # Present is the reality. The past is finished, and the… ![“Present is the reality. The past is finished, and the future doesn't exist. When the Kundalini rises She elongates those thoughts and establishes in the center where there is complete thoughtless awareness. And spiritually you grow in that thoughtless awareness which in Sanskrit we call as…” quote by Nirmala Srivastava](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fdb/nirmala-srivastava-1048_awareness_present-is-the-reality-the-past-is-finis_1194000.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fdb/nirmala-srivastava-1048_awareness_present-is-the-reality-the-past-is-finis_1194000.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fdb/nirmala-srivastava-1048_awareness_present-is-the-reality-the-past-is-finis_1194000.jpg) > “Present is the reality. The past is finished, and the future doesn't exist. When the Kundalini rises She elongates those thoughts and establishes in the center where there is complete thoughtless awareness. And spiritually you grow in that thoughtless awareness which in Sanskrit we call as Nirvichaar Samadhi.” [Nirmala Srivastava](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nirmala-srivastava/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The present is all that exists; past is gone, future unreal. Kundalini awakening leads to thoughtless awareness, called Nirvichaar Samadhi. **In simple terms:** Live now; transcend thought through Kundalini. Key Takeaway Practice present‑moment awareness. Themes mindfulness spirituality timelessness Mood tranquil inward Type spiritual meditative When to use this quote - meditation - yoga - spiritual practice Key Concepts Kundalini Nirvichaar Samadhi Questions to Reflect On - How can you cultivate present awareness? - What obstacles arise in meditation? 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