Kundalini and the Secrets of Silence with Jeremy Vaeni - March 28, 2026

In this deep and provocative episode of *Where Did the Road Go?*, host Soraya engages in a nuanced dialogue with author Jeremy Vaeni about his latest book, *Kundalini and the Secrets of Silence*. The conversation centers on Vaeni’s radical redefinition of Kundalini not as a mystical energy or spiritual awakening, but as a profound, non-dual experience he calls the 'will of silence'—a state that emerges only after the complete dissolution of the personal self. Vaeni recounts three pivotal experiences culminating in a transcendent, universe-expanding vision where he perceived himself as both the universe and its creator, followed by a conscious choice to return to ordinary life. He argues that most spiritual phenomena—like laughter, healing, or psychic abilities—are not authentic expressions of this deeper reality unless they arise from the death of self. The discussion contrasts this with mainstream Kundalini narratives, shamanic experiences, and psychedelic trips, which Vaeni sees as carnival-like illusions lacking truth and purpose. He challenges the commodification of spirituality in Western culture, advocating instead for a return to indigenous worldviews rooted in relationality and wholeness. Despite fundamental disagreements, Soraya and Vaeni affirm their mutual respect, highlighting the value of intellectual friction in exploring consciousness and meaning. Key takeaways include: (1) True spiritual transformation requires the death of the personal self, not just mystical experiences; (2) The 'will of silence' is not a tool to be manipulated but a living intelligence that activates only when the ego is silent; (3) Most spiritual phenomena are side effects unless they stem from post-self awareness; (4) Indigenous worldviews offer a healthier model of human-nature connection than Western individualism; (5) Psychedelics and UFO experiences may mimic spiritual awakening but lack authenticity without the foundational death of self. The episode ultimately invites listeners to question what they truly mean by 'spiritual' and to consider whether their experiences are expressions of personal ego or genuine communion with a deeper reality.