I'm starting here a new thread - maybe there's still something to say about it. The discussion began here:

https://shalomplace.org/eve/for...10765/m/92810055/p/1

Kundalini Issues and Spiritual Emergencies: Krishnamurti: kundalini and "benediction".

Do you know any other instances of spiritual awakening causing mental breakdown? Any ideas why that happened in a particular situation?