Kanda

Kanda

(Sanskrit "kanda" - bulb, base)

Kanda is the root of all nadis It is located in the area of the lower abdomen or in the area of the navel. In kanda, the sleeping spiritual force of the Kundalini-shakti is localized.

Localization of kanda in the subtle body is described differently in different tantras, in some it is located at the level of muladhara, in others, it is located on svadhishthana, manipura or even anahata.