Flail / Whip
Symbol for: the purifying effect of the kundalini energy
Ancient Egypt
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The FLAIL (nekhakha) and the CROOK (heka) were the attributes of the god Osiris in ancient Egypt. Pharaohs were also depicted with them to emphasize their divine status. Both the FLAIL and the CROOK refer to a kundalini awakening.
A STAFF/CROOK symbolizes the spine with the awakened kundalini flowing in it. Click here for more information about, and examples of, the STAFF as a kundalini symbol.
The classical Egyptian FLAIL has three strands, which represent the three energy channels involved in a kundalini awakening (see the index page for an explanation). The image of a FLAIL reflects that a kundalini process can be arduous and painful. The kundalini is a purifying energy: old pain and fears are brought to the surface to be felt and processed.
In esoteric circles the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus are compared to the death and resurrection of the god Osiris; a myth that, on a deeper level, is a metaphor for a kundalini process: the death of the ego and the resurrection of the new man born again in God. Read more in my book “Mary Magdalene, the disciple whom Jesus loved”. Below a number of paintings of Jesus, depicted similar to the classical image of Osiris, with a STAFF (reed) and FLAIL.
Egyptian flail (nekhakha) and staff (heka)
The three energy channels involved in a kundalini awakening.
Osiris
Albrecht Durer, 1509.
Jan Mostaert, 1st half 16th century.
St. Thomas Church, Prague.
Germany, 1510. The serpent skin on Osiris’ upper body refers to the kundalini serpent.
Jan Mostaert, 1st half 16th century.
Switzerland, 1565.
Examples from Christian art
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Throughout the ages there have always been initiates, artists and mystics who knew that Jesus was not born as ‘the Son of God’, but experienced a kundalini awakening, after which he was one with his Divine Father. The Gospel writers have hidden this spiritual truth in their texts in inventive ways, including the use of imagery and wordplay (see my books). Because of the rigid attitude of the church, the truth could not be spoken aloud, but underground, through esoteric groups such as the Freemasons, it found its way onto the canvas.
THE SIGN OF THE SACRED MARRIAGE (two fingers together: 2=1) is incorporated in many paintings, in one form or another, often in combination with other esoteric symbolism. This hand gesture refers to a fusion of the polar energies/duality, and with this to a process of kundalini awakening.
Bartholomeus Spranger. Showing only ONE LEG (click here) symbolizes the merging of the two polar energy channels (2=1). An extended MIDDLE FINGER (click here) represents the awakened spine.
Master of the Karlsruh Passion (Hans Hirz), circa 1450. Showing TWO LEGS AS ONE (click here) refers to the merging of the two polar energy channels (2=1). The DRINKING MAN on the right symbolizes the kundalini process. Both the colors RED AND WHITE (click here) of his clothing, and the colors GOLD and SILVER of the CUP and JUG, stand in alchemy for the polar energy channels/duality.
James Tissot, 19th century. Not Jesus, but the PILLAR (click here), symbolizing the awakened SPINE, is central to this image.
Peter Paul Rubens, 17th century. A man points with TWO FINGERS (2=1) at his HEAD: this is where the (inner) ‘flogging’ takes place.
Heinrich Lutzelmann, 1485, Old Saint Peter Church, Strasbourg. The alchemical symbol of the DOUBLE CIRCLE (click here) represents the merging of the polar energy channels/duality. An outstretched MIDDLE FINGER (click here) symbolizes the awakened spine.
Rueland Frueauf de Oudere. The POSTURE of Jesus refers to a rising kundalini serpent. An outstretched MIDDLE FINGER (man on the right), pointing at the PELVIS, represents the awakened spine. The FLAIL with the three strands (energy channels) is held in front of the red PILLAR (click here), which is also a symbol for the awakened SPINE.
Onbekende kunstenaar, 1505, Germanisches Nationalmuseum. The POSTURE of Jesus, as well as his extended MIDDLE FINGER (click here), represents the awakened SPINE The red stylized TREE OF LIFE refers to a kundalini process. The HEXAGON (click here) that Jesus stands on is a symbol for the merging of the polar energies.
Louis Cretey, 17th century.
Hans Holbein. Showing only ONE LEG (click here) symbolizes the merging of the two polar energy channels (2=1).
Hans Rottenhammer (attr. to)
Jan Polack, 15th century. The BODY POSTURE of Jesus and the man next to him refer to an RISING SERPENT. The colors BLACK, WHITE, YELLOW AND RED of the man’s clothing represent the MAGNUM OPUS (click here) of the alchemist.
Antonie Wierix, circa 1610.
Cimabue (Bencivieni di Pepo), 13th century, Frick Collection, New York City. An extended MIDDLE FINGER (click here) represents the awakened spine. The FLAIL with the three strands (energy channels) is held in front of a spiral PILLAR (click here), which also symbolizes the awakened SPINE.
Stuttgarter Psalter, Württembergische Landesbibliothek, Cod.bibl.fol.23, f. 43v. The two men point to the HEAD: this is where the (inner) ‘flogging’ takes place.
Giramolo di Matteo da Gualdo. Jesus is depicted in the characteristic posture of HERMES, the god whose staff the CADUCEUS (click here) represents a kundalini awakening. This POSTURE symbolizes an ascending (kundalini) serpent. The KNOT OF ISIS (click here) stands for the polar energy channels and the PINEAL GLAND.
Master of Messkirch, 16e eeuw. The eight-pointed MORNING STAR (click here) is a symbol for the kundalini energy. The colors BLACK, WHITE AND RED (clothes man on the right) represent the three phases of the ‘MAGNUM OPUS’ (click here): nigredo, albedo and rubedo.
Austria. The PILLAR (click here) is a symbool voor the SPINE with the awakened kundalini.
Frans Francken de Jongere.The KNOT OF ISIS (click here) stands for the polar energy channels and the pineal gland.
Bernardo Zenale. A SCORPION (click here) is a kundalini symbol. The red spiral FLAG refers to a kundalini awakening.
The Cleansing of the Temple
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The inner turbulence caused by the entrance of God/the kundalini in man, is also beautifully depicted in the story of the Cleansing of the Temple, which occurs in all four Gospels: when Jesus enters Jerusalem (read: our hearts), he chases the money changers, merchants and pigeon traders out of the temple with a WHIP. The money changers and merchants symbolize materialism, and the pigeon traders symbolize ‘selling out’ the Holy Spirit/the kundalini (the dove is the symbol of the Holy Spirit in the Bible).
Scarsellino. The spiral PILLAR (click here) is a symbol for the SPINE with the awakened kundalini.
El Greco. The woman points to her PELVIS, the abode of the kundalini energy.
Jan Sanders van Hemessen. An extended MIDDLE FINGER (click here) represents the awakened spine. At the far right a man points with TWO FINGERS (2=1) at his HEAD: this is the place where the (inner) ‘flagellation’ takes place.
Bernardino Mei. One hand of Jesus is placed on two doves: 2=1. The DOVE is the symbol of the Holy Spirit/Kundalini. The raised MIDDLE FINGER (click here) represents the awakened spine.
Cecco del Caravaggio, 1610. The ROPE in Jesus’ hands is folded into SEVEN LOOPS: a reference to the SEVEN CHAKRAS that are purified and activated by the kundalini.
Giovanni Paolo Pannini. The spiral PILLARS (click here) are a symbol for the SPINE with the awakened kundalini. The DOVE of the Holy Spirit/kundalini flies in front of the PILLAR.
Quentin Matsys. Read about KUNDALINI in the BIBLE in my book “Mary Magdalene, the disciple whom Jesus loved.”