By Jivan Mukta, PhD
The Sun and the Earth's core share remarkable similarities, despite their vastly different scales and contexts. Both are immense powerhouses of energy: the Sun's surface reaches temperatures of approximately 5,500°C, while the Earth's core exceeds 5,000°C. The Sun fuels life on Earth through its light and heat, while the Earth's core stabilizes our planet by generating its magnetic field. Both exhibit a dynamic interplay of matter and energy—the Sun through nuclear fusion, and the Earth's core through its molten outer layer and solid inner core. Together, they embody radiant energy and stabilizing force, mirroring the cosmic and terrestrial cycles that sustain life.
Beneath the surface of the Earth lies a phenomenon so powerful it can be likened to a sun. Known to science as the Earth’s core, this immense sphere of solid iron and nickel is surrounded by a turbulent sea of molten metal. Its temperature rivals that of the Sun’s surface, and the pressure compressing it is beyond human imagination.
This “inner sun” anchors the Earth’s structure and generates the geomagnetic field that protects life. Beyond its scientific properties, it represents a pulsating energetic presence that I have personally experienced through deep meditation. This radiance is not perceived as a physical object but as a vibratory force carrying light, energy, and encoded information essential to life on this planet. It is within this profound connection that I have encountered healing—an experience that grounds the body and spirit deeply into the Earth, particularly at the root chakra, the foundation of stability, vitality, and connection.
Seeing the Suns: Above and Below
Humans live in connection with two suns. The solar Sun is seen with open eyes, radiating light, heat, and life-giving energy. It fuels photosynthesis, drives weather systems, and sustains ecosystems. The Earth’s core sun, by contrast, is perceived inwardly, with eyes closed and the mind attuned.
These two suns form an infinite system of energy: the solar Sun radiates outward, while the Earth’s core sun stabilizes and grounds. This duality reflects the Hermetic principle, As above, so below, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all existence. For me, this interconnectedness became a lived reality through meditative practice, as I felt the Earth’s energies rise to meet me, creating a profound sense of healing and alignment.
Experiencing the Core Sun
In profound meditative states, the Earth’s core sun reveals itself as waves of unimaginable energy, light, and power. It is not merely a concept but a direct experience of radiant intensity. This connection to the Earth's core is not only stabilizing but deeply healing, particularly at the first chakra, or Muladhara. According to yogic tradition, this energy center is the root of life force, grounding us into the Earth and anchoring our existence.
Consciously anchoring to this energy fosters a deeper relationship with the planet’s vibratory patterns, unlocking profound clarity, stability, and purpose. In my own practice, I have found that this connection transforms the way I experience both myself and the world around me, providing the foundation for vitality and spiritual growth.
The Diamond Mind: Refining Perception
Just as the Earth’s pressures form diamonds, the challenges of life can crystallize consciousness into a state I call the “diamond mind”—sharp, resilient, and unbreakable. This transformation mirrors the energetic processes within the Earth, particularly the intense pressure and heat at the core. Through Kundalini Yoga, meditation, and energy alignment, we cultivate this resilience, harmonizing body, mind, and spirit with the Earth’s energy field.
Energy, Light, and Information
The energy of the Earth’s core sun is not limited to heat or magnetism; it also carries encoded information essential for life. This energy transcends the physical, acting as a bridge between material and energetic dimensions. In meditation, one can sense this energy as a direct and illuminating experience, revealing a deeper truth about the interconnected systems that sustain life.
Science Validates Experience
The Earth’s core sun—its immense heat, magnetic energy, and pressure—is not just a mystical abstraction. Science validates its role in generating the Earth’s magnetic field and stabilizing the planet. These scientific insights intersect with the experiential dimensions I have encountered in meditation, demonstrating a convergence of science and human experience in meditative states of consciousness.
Living in Alignment
To live in profound alignment with the Earth’s core sun and the solar Sun is to exist in harmony with the nature and the forces that sustain us. This alignment is not merely spiritual but deeply practical, grounding us in the energy systems that nurture our planetary human adventure. Through Kundalini Yoga and meditative healing practices, this magical connection can be cultivated, thus, ser ving the path to healing human experience on Earth.
Conclusion: Roots to Sky
The Earth’s core sun is both a scientific marvel and a profound energetic reality upon which we all depend. By connecting with this energy, particularly through the activation of the root chakra, we open ourselves to a transformative process of healing and alignment.
This journey is both empirical and spiritual, serving us to ground our existence in the vibratory patterns that sustain life.
It calls us to explore, connect, and root with the energies that nurture us as non-physical beings having a physical experience—from the Earth's energy and purpose, to the vast cosmic soul potential beyond our planet.
Jivan Mukta