Shiva and Shakti: The Two Faces of One Reality
Shiva and Shakti: The Two Faces of One Reality In Indian spirituality, few images are as powerful as Shiva and Shakti. For many people, Shiva is the great yogi seated in stillness, and Shakti is the goddess, the divine feminine power, the movement of creation. This devotional understanding is beautiful, but in Trika Tantra, also […]
Is Tantra Only About Rituals and Sexuality? Clearing the Biggest Misunderstanding
Is Tantra Only About Rituals and Sexuality? Clearing the Biggest Misunderstanding The word Tantra is one of the most misunderstood spiritual words in the modern world. For some people, Tantra means sexuality. For some, it means rituals. For others, it means occult practices, secret mantras, mysterious ceremonies, or something dangerous and hidden. Because of this […]
What Is Trika Tantra? A Beginner’s Guide to Kashmir Shaivism
What Is Trika Tantra? A Beginner’s Guide to Kashmir Shaivism There comes a moment in every sincere seeker’s life when ordinary answers are no longer enough. You may have read spiritual books, tried meditation, explored yoga, mantra, breathwork, or philosophy — and yet a deeper question keeps arising inside: Who am I really? What is […]
EGO DEATH & DISSOLUTION
EGO DEATH & DISSOLUTION The Loss of Individuality / Explosive Energetic Awakening The taproot of mystical experience lies in consciousness, and consciousness in different individuals is not the same. The one great lesson which this experience brings home to us is that the very fundamental constituent of personality, namely consciousness, varies in different people. Intense […]
Bramhacharya and Vajroli Mudra (Thunderbolt Attitude)
Bramhacharya and Vajroli Mudra (Thunderbolt Attitude) The word Brahmacharya actually translates as ‘behaviour which leads to Brahman’. Brahman is thought of as ‘the creator’ in Hinduism and Yogic terms, so what we’re basically talking about here is behaviour which leads us towards ‘the divine’ or ‘higher power’. Brahmacharya means to walk or abide in the […]
Different schools of kashmir Shaivism ( Trika )
Different schools of kashmir Shaivism (trika) Trika Tantra is a school of Kashmiri Shaivism that emphasizes the concept of non-duality or unity. It holds that everything is a manifestation of the divine and that the ultimate goal of life is to realize this truth. In Trika Tantra there are three main schools, namely: Pratyabhijna: This […]
Importance of samkalpa in your practice
Importance of samkalpa in your practice Samkalpa is a Sanskrit term used in yoga that refers to a specific intention or resolve that is set at the beginning of a yoga practice or meditation. It is a powerful tool used to help focus the mind and clarify one’s goals, and is often used in combination […]
The essential difference between yoga and tantra
Tantra and Yoga are both ancient Indian practices that aim to achieve spiritual, physical, and mental well-being. While there is some overlap between the two practices, there are also significant differences. Yoga is a practice that involves physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation to improve physical and mental health. The aim of yoga […]
Kriyas: Meditative experiences of kundalini Energy
Kundalini Meditation Experiences What are Kriyas? Kriyas Are Like A Baby’s First Steps. As split-brained human beings, we move our body voluntarily, by deciding how to move. To move voluntarily needs heavy use of our mind, taking our attention from what is occurring in the world. This processing results in delayed response to outside events, which […]
How to chant AUM according to vigyana bhairava tantra
How to chant AUM according to vigyana bhairava tantra The Vigyan Bhairav Tantra is an ancient Hindu text that describes 112 meditation techniques for achieving spiritual realisation. The text describes several techniques for chanting AUM, which are: Chanting AUM mentally: The practitioner can close their eyes and mentally chant AUM, focusing on the sound and […]